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Title: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on November 16, 2009, 12:12:38
Hi

I always struggle to think of nice puddings that are lactose free - and by this I mean all milk, cream, butter, cheese and yogurt! Although having said that I can tolerate a small amount of yogurt. Some of the substitute ingredients are okish, I find the soya based spreads (butter) very oily and not brilliant to bake with, and tend to use Soya milk if a recipe calls for milk and find this is ok.
So can any of you clever cooks help me out with some inspiring recipes? It's the one thing I struggle with - particularly when cooking for family or friends - there's only so much fruit you can dish out  ;)

Thanks
1066
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Baccy Man on November 16, 2009, 12:47:09
There are 194 lactose free dessert recipes here to get you started:
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/healthy-cooking/dairy-free/desserts/ViewAll.aspx
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Sholls on November 16, 2009, 13:29:22
It might also be worth checking out some vegan cookbooks or websites. I've a friend who swears by Isa Chandra Moskowitz's efforts & because I'm not a great fan of dairy she often 'forces' me to eat the results; not that I'm complaining, last night was a sticky steamed lime pudding with vanilla 'cream'.  ;D
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Digeroo on November 16, 2009, 13:42:03
Have you tried out the recipezaar site.  You just put in what you want to eat and what you don't and it comes up with loads of recipes for most things.

They have 783 Lactose free dessert recipes.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: manicscousers on November 16, 2009, 14:01:36
we now use the lacto free milk, you can get cheese and yoghurt  ;D
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on November 16, 2009, 14:39:40
Presumably you know about "Swedish Glace" which is a lactose free ice cream. Alpro do a range of "soya desserts" and a vanilla yogurt which are reasonably palatable...  :)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on November 16, 2009, 15:09:23
thanks for the suggestions and links peops. Certainly some new sites and ideas to try out - I love the idea of lime and basil sorbet, but maybe that's one for summer  :)
And I hadn't come accross Isa Chandra's recipies before - and now I want sticky steamed lime pudding with vanilla 'cream'   ;D

I'm not too fond of the soya yogurts and deserts, I find Alpro too sweet and floury in taste for me. And have to agree the swedish glace ice cream is very good

I've also tried searching for Japanese / Asian recipies as dairy isn't really in the diet - and of course they use pumpkins in puddings  ;D (the kabocha ones in particular)

But it's always nice to have recomended recipies ;)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: grannyjanny on November 16, 2009, 19:18:15
I use Pure sunflower margarine. Took a cake I had made to Sadad's open day & he didn't complain. It was a mincemeat cake that I make all year round. I can give you the recipe if you would like it.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Sholls on November 16, 2009, 19:44:01
Quote from: 1066 on November 16, 2009, 15:09:23
And I hadn't come accross Isa Chandra's recipies before - and now I want sticky steamed lime pudding with vanilla 'cream'   ;D

My friend is off on a work trip at the mo' but I plan to demand the recipe when she returns. I already have plans to add a touch of ginger to the sponge, ;) The 'cream' doesn't need any tweaking, it was truly spectacular. (http://209.85.48.8/2703/28/emo/th_Drool_1.gif)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Emagggie on November 16, 2009, 19:57:05
I am lactose intolerant too, I spent most of my childhood on penicillin, being fed full fat milk and cream etc. to 'build me up' and forced into a pixie hood to keep my ears warm. ::) If only my beloved Ma knew then what I know now. ;D
Have you tried Alpro Unsweetened soya milk or Teso soya milk? Not sweet at all. Also Alpro make a cream substitute, very good especially in scrambled egg or on porrige.
How about poached pears (in alcohol),or something made with coconut milk?I use Pure spread, no matter how much we crave butter we aint never gonna be able to eat it. :(
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Obelixx on November 17, 2009, 00:17:54
I use this cake recipe for people who can't tolerate gluten.  The other day I made it with grapeseed oil instead of butter for someone who is also lactose intolerant and she loved it - as did everyone else who tasted it:-

Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf

150g   butter
or
150ml grapeseed oil
100g   caster sugar
5   eggs, separated
2tbs   caster sugar
1tbs   baking powder
100g   poppy seed
200g   ground almonds

Heat the oven to 180C.   Grease and line a 1kg loaf tin.

Beat the butter or oil with the sugar till light and creamy, though if using oil it won't fluff up as much?  Don't worry, just mix throughly.   Then whisk in the egg yolks.  Add the poppy seeds and ground almonds and mix well.   The mixture may feel stiff at this stage.  Don't worry.

With a clean whisk, beat the egg whites till fairly firm then beat in the sugar and baking powder plus a pinch of salt.   Fold the egg whites into the butter mixture.

Pour into the tin and bake for about 60 minutes.   

Leave in the tin to cool then wrap in foil till ready to serve sliced.  Best made the day before needed so the flavours can develop.  Keeps 3 days but never lasts that long in my experience.


Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: PurpleHeather on November 17, 2009, 06:51:25
It is hard work, my younger daughter has galactosaemia and 35+ years ago it was a nightmare trying to get food which was suitable for her and we learned then that there were also galactosides which are present in pulses, at the time no one was sure whether or not these would effect in the same way as the lactose so soya was out as well.

I had only Tomor margarine which, due to the diet restriction of not eating milk and meat at the same meal, Jews used. It is fine as a solid for making cakes but I have noticed that there are several dairy free spreads available.

Coffee mate is dairy free and is a suitable alternative for adding to drinks and can be used for creamy looking soups.

The food she was given as a baby was made by cow and gate and was coconut based. It made amazing yorkshire puddings. I have never been able to get them the same since the product was replaced with the soya substitute which they now say is safe.

There are several products on the market now, they have discovered that there is a product called lactase which pre-digests 98% of the lactose in milk and it is worth knowing that the lactose is actually in the whey so that for some people with a mild problem full fat cream, butter and cheeses are fine in small portions. Like a sprinkle of Parmesan on top of yer spag bol.

It is worth watching out with pre-manufactured foods too, they conceal things like calcium casenate in the product, it is a dirivitive of milk.

The worst problem of all is medication. Lactose is cheap and because the drugs we take would be too small without a filler, it is commonly added to drugs. So if you are taking pills for anything ask the chemist to check for you to see if there is an alternative without it. Don't rely on the doctor knowing so that he/she wont prescribe a drug for you which contains lactose because they do not have the lists the chemists have.

I have also found out more recently that lactose is used in the manufacture of cheap alcoholic white spirits, so watch out  if you go on those all inclusive holidays abroad where 'locally produced brands' are served.  If the tummy is unsettled, shall we say,  it could be the vodka or gin.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on November 17, 2009, 07:34:12
Ooooo some lovely suggestions - THANKYOU  ;D

GrannyJanny yes please to the recipe it sounds great and as I said I'm always on the lookout for new things to cook 
And Obbelix - a big thank you ! like the sound of the combination of almonds and poppy seeds - will give that a go for sure

Sholls - get your friend back here now !! ;)

Emmaggie - your story sounds very similar to mine! I was given full fat cows milk (unpasteurised........) Nuff said. And we tried the lot - goat / sheep milk. Nothing worked. When I started working I paid to have the testing and sure enough the answers came back with what I knew already  ::) But hey ho, on we go - I love the pears in red wine dish and when we had a pear tree that was on the menu  but probably too often! And totally agree with you re the unsweetened soya milk, the Coop do a good one now, if I want sweeteners I'll add 'em meself  ;)

PurpleHeather - thank you for your post, it sounds like your daughter has a strong reaction. And it is amazing what they use lactose for - getting the flavourings for crisps to stick to the crisps is a classic one  :o . I know as an adult how hard it is and I always think its toughest for young kids

Thanks peops for the replies - and as the weather is looking pretty gloomy this week, I might just have to do some baking  ;D

Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: lewic on November 17, 2009, 07:50:01
These cookbooks are good:

Jane Sen, Healing Foods:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Foods-Cookbook-Jane-Sen/dp/0722533225/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258443929&sr=8-2

Barbara Cousins Cooking without http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooking-Without-Made-Easy-Recipes/dp/0007198760/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258443977&sr=1-2

There are some lovely recipes for chocolate/nut truffles here
http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/Y/yawye/desserts.html

BTW you might be fine eating butter, as lactose is milk sugar, whereas butter is almost pure fat! It is healthier than soya/vegetable margarine, which is very processed and changes its chemical structure when heated.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Emagggie on November 17, 2009, 08:26:07
This is a very informative thread, thank you to 1066 for starting it.I will print off the info as some stuff I didn't know about, and I really fancy the cake ;D
I have a friend who is allergic (very) to any part of an egg and has now been diagnosed as caeliac as well. Will pass on the recipe sites and books suggested to her.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on November 17, 2009, 08:32:17
The worst problem of all is medication. Lactose is cheap and because the drugs we take would be too small without a filler, it is commonly added to drugs. So if you are taking pills for anything ask the chemist to check for you to see if there is an alternative without it. Don't rely on the doctor knowing so that he/she wont prescribe a drug for you which contains lactose because they do not have the lists the chemists have.

This is a real nightmare... almost all "immodium" type preparations are packed with it... but your pharmacist can get it as a "syrup" for small children and people who can't swallow tablets...
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on November 17, 2009, 09:00:18
Lewic - thanks for the links. the Date, almond and walnut nut truffles sounds particularly good  8) . You are right about butter - it's mostly fat, and it does depend on the individual and how they react etc (it's a no no for me), and I do find that anything like cakes etc are harder to make with the soya substitutes (but then that might also be something to do with my c**p baking!)

Emmaggie - you're welcome, and I'm glad I asked now!

Saddad, the medicine thing is a pain. fortunately I'm not on any regular meds, but as you say pharmacists are a great source of information (I always ask them about the meds if I'm prescribed anything)

Anymore recipies folks  :D

Just thinking about cheese on toast  :-X 1 of the things I really miss   ;)  :'(
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: grannyjanny on November 17, 2009, 21:04:36
1066 I've just put the recipe as a reply to Rosebud as she has lost her fruit cake recipe.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on November 17, 2009, 21:26:11
Don't talk to me about cheese.....  :'(
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: PurpleHeather on November 18, 2009, 09:01:13
I have done some research with up to date information on lactose free items,

and found some recipes. I will give links rather than cut and paste

http://www.galactosaemia.com/diet-tourism/recipes.html   

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/3327/gluten+dairy+free+muffins

I used to find that keeping a pack of Royal Lemon merangue pie mix handy always made a good cold dessert, in stead of making the pie, fold the cooled lemon base into the beaten egg white, then put that mix into small dishes or wine glasses refrigerate and serve with a swirl of raspberry puree on top

It contains cornflour which is also fine for a both lactose and wheat free diet. It is rather nice, not unlike a lemon sorbet.

Most makes of Cornflakes and rice crispies are fine for a wheat free diet and they can be used to make the base for a dessert, like a cheesecake style sweet by altering the cornflake cake recipe which I feel sure we all have somewhere. Dark chocolate added to a solid fat (not the spreading sort) melted and crumbed cereal,  crush the same way you do digestive biscuits for the same thing and chpped  marsh mallows and nuts can be added for a change,

Marsh mallows should have been made with gum arabic. Which is fine  too People dip them in melted chocolate or toast them

Turkish delight can be made by using a jelly mix or by thickening fruit juice with cornflour. It needs cooking out so arrowroot  is a  better thickener.

I have made a coffee blanc mange by mixing corn flour with what is nothing more than a sweet milky coffee but using milk substitute.

Birds custard powder is just coloured flavoured cornflour.

Coconut milk or cream in tins or make it up from  powder. It can be poured straight or sweetened on to puddings.

I know during the war liquid parafin was used to make cakes because it was so hard to get fat, I have tried all over the place to find a recipe for it but can not. I do not even know if they still make the stuff.




Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Sholls on November 18, 2009, 09:22:32
Quote from: PurpleHeather on November 18, 2009, 09:01:13
I know during the war liquid parafin ... I do not even know if they still make the stuff.
It can be acquired cheaply from a pharmacist, but only in small quantities (e.g. 250 ml) & be prepared for a grilling regarding how you intend to use it.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on November 18, 2009, 17:08:35
Thanks again for the suggestions and links - I like the idea of lemon merangue  ;D

Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Emagggie on November 18, 2009, 21:18:19
Me too ;D ;D
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Obelixx on December 02, 2009, 15:40:00
I made these for my gluten and lactose intolerant friend last Sunday and they were yummy - very good to nibble on their own or with coffee or tea.

MACAROONS

6 oz   ground almonds
6 oz   caster sugar
5 ml   almond extract
5ml   vanilla extract
2    egg whites, lightly beaten

Blanched almonds and icing sugar to decorate.

Heat oven to 180C and line 2 baking sheets with silicone paper.

Combine almonds and sugar then add extracts and then the egg whites to give a stiff consistency.   Put into a piping bag with a ½" nozzle.   Pipe 9 rounds on each sheet leaving room for expansion.  I don't have one so just used a teaspoon.

Place a blanched almond in the centre of each and sprinkle with more icing sugar.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes till firm.   Cool 2 minutes on the trays then transfer to wire racks.

Store airtight for up to 5 days.

You might also want to try this recipe for Orange and Almond cake:-

2   large untreated or organic oranges
200g   golden caster sugar
200G   ground almonds
1 tbs   baking powder
6   eggs
½   lemon, juice only

Put the oranges in a small pan and cover with cold water.  Bring to boil and simmer for 2 hours. Leave to cool.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.   Prepare a 9”/23cm round cake tin

Cut the oranges into chunks and remove any pips then put them (skins, flesh and juice) into a food processor and blitz them along with all the other ingredients.

Pour the batter into the cake tin and cook for about 45 minutes till done.

It can be left to cool in the tin and then served cold as a cake or served warm as a dessert with some fresh raspberries and Greek style yoghurt or crème fraîche.

Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 02, 2009, 17:24:38
ooo those both sound great - particularly the orange one!
I made an Italian pumpkin cake at the weekend (and I was able to use soya marg instead of butter) the recipe called for sultanas soaked in grappa  ;D very yumptious!
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Obelixx on December 02, 2009, 19:09:04
Pumpkin cake sounds good.  Do share the recipe.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 03, 2009, 07:38:44
Hi Obbelix, here you go. The cake is very moist and kept well for a few days (if it lasts that long....)

Pumpkin Cake – Torta Di Zucca – Valentina Harris
The cake is very moist and doesn't taste too sweet

Ingredients: -
150g unsalted butter (I used Soya marg)
600g orange pumpkin or butternut squash
Pinch of salt
150g granulated sugar
50g crushed almonds
50g candied citron peel
50g sultanas, soaked in grappa until swollen
Grated zest of 1 lemon
80g plain flour
1 heaped teaspoon of baking powder
2 eggs separated
Icing sugar for dusting

Method: -


I found tipping it out the trickiest because it was so moist
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Obelixx on December 03, 2009, 08:31:07
Thanks 1066.

Maybe it's worth baking the pumpkin rather than stewing it with the butter so it dries a bit and concentrates flavour.  My homegrown butternuts are definitely more moist than the imported ones.

I shall try it on my usual guinea pigs and report back in a couple of weeks.   They're getting the orange and almond cake next Monday cos organic oranges come in packs of 4 so I have two to use up.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 03, 2009, 08:51:43
 baking the pumpkin 1st sounds like a good idea. I didn't have any candied citron, and used ground almonds (I'd run out of whole almonds) and think it would be a better texture using the crushed ones (if you see what I mean)

I'm going to try the Orange one this week  ;D I have a stinking cold and have been munching oranges and this seems like a nice recipie to use the leftovers. Thanks again
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Plum on December 03, 2009, 09:34:53
Was thrilled to see this topic as small grandaughter now on dairy free diet. At moment still on completely free but soon going to try lactose free milk. Added problem for her is we already knew she could not tolerate eggs(neither can her siblings or mother) .So coming up to her birthday and Christmas we have be searching for recipes for tempting foods
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 03, 2009, 09:52:21
Oh poor her! And it does make family meals a tad more challenging!!

the soya milks are variable and a lot of companies use apple juice to sweeten, which I don't like but your gdaughter might. I've noticed that most of the large supermarkets now stock a decent range of dairy free products - like the yoghurts, which seem popular and the soya ice cream is very good. She might prefer the rice milk, I guess it is a matter of trying different things out. Rice milk works fine in coffee but soya doesn't - and on I could go......  ;)

1066
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Plum on December 04, 2009, 09:22:08
Improvement in her in just two weeks is unbelievable. :)
So now is step 2 to  see if she can take lactose free milk.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on December 04, 2009, 15:17:18
Fingers crossed for her...  :)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 04, 2009, 16:50:00
Yes fingers crossed here too  :)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: grannyjanny on December 04, 2009, 21:23:11
I have been dairy free for quite a few years now. Gave up cows milk & went on to soya, became intolerant to that & went on to kallo rice drink & am now intolerant to that. HELLLLLLLLP. Water can be very boring ;).
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 05, 2009, 06:44:50
Quote from: grannyjanny on December 04, 2009, 21:23:11
Water can be very boring ;).

You can always add a tot of whiskey to water  ;)  ;D    :P

On a serious note GJ - what advice have you had about it, cos that sounds really tough!
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: PurpleHeather on December 05, 2009, 07:16:45
Hey grannyjanny that is a pain. The milk thing can be replaced on cereals with fruit juice and musili soaked over night in apple juice is lovely.

As for hot drinks have you tried green teas with flavours? Not black tea, although Earl Grey, very weak is tollerable. Not those silly fruit infusions either but proper green tea. Twinings have a selection. Orange and Lotus Flower is one I like and the Pineapple and Grapefruit is lovely too. Dont let them brew too long or they get bitter, I just dip in and out and can use the same tea bag for up to 4 cuppas. (You can re-use green tea bags).

Otherwise, that Coffee Compliment is non dairy and works in black tea for the English style tea. You can ready dilute a little of it with water so that you pour it in just like normal milk. They serve it like that on planes and most people think it is milk. I guess they just do not realise. Sometimes when we know it is not the right stuff we get a barrier against the replacement and are sniffing and tasting it to deliberately spot the difference.


Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: grannyjanny on December 05, 2009, 15:44:47
It's a real pain. I have ME, fibromyalgia & arthritis at the top of my spine. Along with the ME came multiple food intolerances. I can't drink tea,  I've had Redbush for years. I've had no energy since the end of June. I've had blood tests to no avail. Four weeks ago I lay in bed thinking about it logically & decided it could be something I was taking in daily, so I cut out the rice milk & drank the Redbush black. Nothing happened & then 2 weeks ago I felt sick at the thought of drinking it. Since then I have had loads & I mean loads of energy. The first day I spent 6 hours cleaning out wardrobes & drawers in our bedroom & the following day cleaning windows etc. I am catching up on all the jobs I have been unable to do. OH is amazed at what I am doing. I drink the Belvoire organic ginger cordial which is lovely but has sugar in it so can't have to much of it. Gluten is out so no cereals either. I could do with a consultation with Saddads lovely OH. I do like the Dr Stewart's herbal teas.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on December 05, 2009, 16:09:10
I could do with a consultation with Saddads lovely OH. As she works for the NHS you would need a referral from your GP! A chat after our Open Day however can be arranged!  :-X
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: grannyjanny on December 05, 2009, 16:38:47
Thanks David I might need to take you up on that ::). Are you any better?
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: saddad on December 05, 2009, 18:06:03
Tolerable thanks... no decline since stopped work. Not gone away either.  ::)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 06, 2009, 10:00:52
GrannyJanny - good to hear you have some energy again  :)


Obbelix  ~ the Orange cake was delicious ~ thank you  ;D
 
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Obelixx on December 06, 2009, 16:40:23
I'm so pleased you liked it.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: zigzig on December 07, 2009, 07:32:44
I am surprised that no one has come up with the traditional 'chinese restaurant' sweet of chunks of apple or banana dipped into a tempora style batter (that is just flour with baking powder and water, a bit of cornflour if you like) then deep fried in very hot oil then served with either honey or golden syrup and if the dentures allow a sprinkle of sesame seeds or nut flakes.

Welsh pancakes can make a dessert too using substitutes for milk fill with dried fruit and dish up hot with a scoop of ice cold sorbet.

War time batch cake

8oz SR flour
pinch of salt
pinch of mix spice
3oz (lard or dripping)
3oz sugar
4oz dried fruit
milk to mix (so soya will do)

It is the rub in mix fat sugar and flour like a crumble then add fruit and bind together with milk. Rather like Irish soda bread. bake 20mins 450f (I think that is 190C)

EGGLESS CAKE method

8oz SR flour
2oz fat
4oz sugar
half  teasooon mixed spice

6ox mixed dreid fruit
half  teasooon mixed spice

half teaspoon bicarb
quarter pint of milk
1 table spoon white vinegar.

again rub in  fat to flour and sugar then add the fruit

next bit has to be done quick

mix the bicarb with the milk in a separate dish add vinegar and add at once to the mix

put into a square tin and bake 35 mins 350F ( 160C?)

My favourite and I have made this a lot is the
Boiled fruit cake on which plumps up the fruit.

6oz dried fruit
3oz fat
4oz sugar
quarter pint of water

8oz plain flour
1 teasp baking powder
pinch or mixed spice and nutmeg
half a tesp bicarb

boil the fruit fat sugar and water and let it simmer for about 10 mins then turn off heat and allow to cool

then pour the cooled mix on to the dry ingredients and mix together but do not beat.

a six inch round cake tin here, 350f for 1and a half to two hours until firm to the touch.

if you want to use that for a christmas cake then add some gravey browing to the water or use a darker sugar even treacle wont hurt it.

Another eggless one made in a loaf tin
12oz flour
6oz fat
6oz sugar
12oz mix of nuts and dried fruit (any will do such as cherries or apricots chopped)
half a pint of apple puree
three quarters of a teasp of bicarb
2-3 tablespoons milk (or substitute) to mix

Topping for cake

1 tablespoon nuts and fruit
1dessert spoon sugar
half a teaspon cinnamon

rub in again

then add apple puree

mix bicarb with milk and stir that in last

It says use an 8" X 5" cake tin but it goes in a loaf tin if you don't have one that size.
375f 1hour 30 mins

Parkin

8oz s.r flour
half a teaspoon of bicarb
8oz oatmeal
2 teasp ginger
half teaspoon mixed spice

4oz brown sugar
8oz treacle
4oz dripping

melt the sugar treacle and dripping together and add to the dry ingredients then put in a square tin and bake for an hour. 325F

It does sink in the middle but don't do what a mate of mine did and make it without the bicarb because she did not have any. It is the raising agent and is vital.


All those can be served hot with a custard as a hot winter pud.

















Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: zigzig on December 07, 2009, 08:04:07
I forgot

Mock cream

quarter pint of milk substiture with half an oz of cornflour heat together slowly til it comes to the boil, then and keep beating it until it is cold.

You can stand the pan in ice water to speed the cooling

beat 1 oz icing sugar into 1oz of butter substitute

beat the cold milk and cornflour with the butter and sugar, add vanilla essense for flavour.


 
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 07, 2009, 08:14:40
ZigZig - thanks for those and yes you are right about the fried bananas - naughty but nice  :D

And thanks for all the other ideas - it's going to take me a while to work through this list!

And how could I have forgotten Parkin  :o

1066  ;D
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: Plum on December 12, 2009, 10:55:26
Grandaughter definitely needs dairy free diet(as well as egg free). Going to be fun catering for family get together.
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: 1066 on December 13, 2009, 18:00:39
Sorry to hear that Plum. You will have to wear your inventive hat in the kitchen  :)
Title: Re: Lactose free puddings
Post by: PurpleHeather on December 14, 2009, 08:17:24
There is not a big problem with the diet Plum once you know. Especially if you are doing the catering. I found it easier to cook from scratch rather than buy ready made stuff in the end.

We found with my daughter that if there was something we were all having and she needed a special for her that if we served her first that she would not notice what the others had so much because she was looking at her own plate.

Just try to make it look the same if you can.

It gets to be murder when they go to school and then when they are off to other kids birthday and christmas parties.

Particularly because so many people have not got a clue what is in food. They have never had to check, so their only problem is what is liked and disliked. Either they get over protective and the kid is told they can not have what they can. Or they are totally slap dash and give them something like a milkshake to drink with a custard tart to eat.

Often with these cases a little occasionally is not going to do much harm, unlike the nut thing where the slightest whiff of a nut can be devastating. They don't always tell you that at the doctors or dieticians because they fear you wont stick to the diet if they do.

We did learn to try not to discuss it in front of her when she was little though. She got very upset by being different and there was often one person at a family gathering who would try to turn it into a conversation piece. Usually an older family member who had been brought up to believe that children should be invisible and could not hear and had no feelings.

They would say things like. ' woman down our street had a child with ++++++ they died before they were 10. Or they would ask "will she ever be normal?"

Just that one remark would set her off worrying as she got older.

 

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