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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add quark, most of the milk, half of the powdered sugar and oil, and mix everything with a stand mixer with a dough hook until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add some more flour and mix. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and set aside. For the filling, coarsely chop cranberries. Zest orange to yield about 1 tsp zest, then halve and juice orange to yield 2 tbsp juice. In a food processor, add pistachios and coarsely blend. Add softened butter, orange zest, orange juice and remaining powdered sugar. Blend to a paste until it has a porridge-like consistency. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle about 30 x 60 cm. Spread the filling evenly over the dough and sprinkle with cranberries, leaving a 2 cm border. Preheat the oven to 175°C Circo Therm®. Now roll up the dough from the long edge to form a log. Dust with a little more flour to prevent sticking. Then cut the roll in half lengthwise in the middle. Turn both halves with the cut side up and place them alternately on top of each other so that they are braided together. Make sure that the cut sides always face up. Pinch the ends together and now form the braid into a wreath. Place the wreath on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix egg yolk with remaining milk, and brush the dough. Bake the bread in the oven for approx. 35–40 min. until golden brown. Meanwhile, heat the orange marmalade on Induction Hob heat setting 5 for approx. 2–3 min. with water to make a syrup. Brush the still hot braid with the orange syrup and sprinkle pistachios to garnish. Let cool and enjoy.

Sound the (chocolate-coated) trumpets, it’s Easter time once again! A holiday beloved by the young and young at heart, Easter is the perfect time to show off your cooking and baking skills to your loved ones. And with six mouth-watering decadent Easter dessert recipes, you’ll be serving up a showstopper and wowing your guests in no time. 1. Easter egg lava cake With a universally-adored Cadbury Cream Egg at their gooey centre, these individual Easter egg lava cakes will win over chocolate lovers in no time. Their fluffy texture requires the ingredients to be well incorporated, so whip out the paddle attachment on your stand mixture and get beating. Better yet, these luscious cakes have a baking time of just 15 minutes with the Circo Therm® setting – perfect for home cooks who want to make the most of their time with loved ones. 2. Pastiera (rice and ricotta Easter pie) What could be tastier than a pastiera? This gently spiced Italian ricotta and rice cake can easily become the centrepiece of your Easter feast. Best made the day before serving to allow the flavours to infuse, this luscious dessert will free you up to enjoy a festive Easter egg hunt with the little ones. Using the Circo Therm® function on your NEFF oven guarantees that you’ll bake the pastiera to perfection. Allow the pie to cool before dusting with icing sugar, then serve Italian-style with a round of bracing espressos. 3. Easter egg cupcakes Nothing says Easter quite like fluffy iced cupcakes topped with a trio of candied Easter eggs. Whip up the lemon zest-spiked cake batter with your electric mixer, then get the little ones involved to ice and decorate. Baking at 160ºC on Circo Therm® for 15-20 minutes ensures a deliciously light texture. Need to check on the cupcakes while they’re baking? Using a NEFF Slide & Hide® oven for baking these cupcakes allows you to easily do a skewer test without awkwardly bending over an oven door. While the cupcakes are baking away, toss the shredded coconut with green food colouring to form a festive base for those scrummy Easter egg toppers. 4. Easter egg mille feuille This simple mille feuille recipe elevates the classic French pastry into a stunning Easter dessert. Our secret? Cutting the ready-rolled puff pastry into Easter egg shapes before baking. Another secret is using the Bread Baking and Added Steam functions when baking the pastry – the result of golden, flaky pastry that isn’t dried out. We replace the traditional crème patisserie filling with layers of thick double cream and sliced fresh strawberries for ease, then top the lot with a mixture of dark and white chocolate. Kids will love decorating this final iced pastry layer, ensuring this decadent Easter dessert recipe is one the whole family will enjoy. 5. Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding Got some leftover hot cross buns? Then it’s time to transform into an indulgent and delectable hot cross bun bread and butter pudding. This family-friendly Easter recipe will have the whole family running into the kitchen on Easter Sunday (or whenever you bake this tasty dessert!). Baking this Easter-themed bread and butter pudding with the Circo Therm® setting ensures the buns keep their shape while being incredibly soft and scrumptious. 6. Crème Egg Tart We’ve taken a beloved Creme Egg and transformed it into a magnificent Easter dessert – an eye-catching and delightful Creme Egg tart. Don’t let the photo scare you away – this dessert is actually quite easy to make. And no need to worry about any crumbling pastry – the Circo Therm® function on your NEFF oven creates a golden pastry that will be strong enough to hold that delicious custard centre and those gooey crème eggs. Trust us when we say, this one is not for the faint-hearted. So go forth and create these decadent Easter dessert recipes now! Your nearest and dearest will be forever grateful. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Triple chocolate Easter muffins   The only thing better than one type of chocolate is three! And when it comes to an Easter treat, these triple chocolate Easter muffins tick all the boxes. Get your kids involved in the process by asking them to measure and combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl or carefully mix wet ingredients. Older kids could also help melt the chocolate on your induction cooktop, with your supervision. When perfectly baked using NEFF’s CircoTherm® function, have fun decorating with chocolate-coated strawberries (that look like carrots). And don’t forget to lick the spoon at the end!   Dark chocolate and caramel brownies   It’s gooey choc caramel goodness in one blissfully sweet square. And with lots of mixing and layers, it’s fun to make with kids! Ask your helpers to lend a hand with beating the mixture, or take turns layering the brownie batter and dulce de leche (also known as caramelised milk). The best bit? It can be whipped up in under 35 minutes using your NEFF induction cooktop and oven with CircoTherm® function – meaning your kids won’t have to wait too long to try their creation either.   Chocolate and raspberry fudge pudding   This is one the whole family can enjoy making and eating - together! If you’re catering for the extended family this Easter, why not get them involved in the deliciousness too? Get all the cousins together and delegate cracking the eggs, mixing and whisking. Get your little chefs to set a timer then put the finishing touches (icing sugar, ice-cream or cream) on when ready to serve!  Chocolate easter cookies  Looking for something special to pop in your Easter egg hunt basket this year? These bunny (and other) shaped cookies taste as good as they look – and they’re lots of fun to make too. Get the kids to help cream the butter, sugar and vanilla – or let their imaginations run wild with different shaped cookie cutters. Once baked and ready, get creative with melted chocolate and sprinkles. If you’re feeding many little (or big!) mouths, bake a big batch using the multiple levels of your NEFF oven and the CircoTherm® function, which ensures even cooking results.  Super moist chocolate cake  Cakes are the go-to desert for any situation – and this chocolate-packed recipe is the perfect addition to your Easter menu! Invite little helpers to shift all the dry ingredients together, or let your bigger kids measure, pour and whisk the wet ingredients themselves. And with your NEFF Slide&Hide® oven, which has a disappearing door, there’s more room for all the kids to move about and safely keep an eye on their creation! All that’s left to do is enjoy!    About NEFF     NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.     Learn more about NEFF here.  

This Easter, we bring you a whole menu of family favourite recipes for a memorable Easter with your family and friends. [sdc_download id="28457" text='Download here']

Preheat oven on CircoTherm to 175°C. Line 12 large muffin tins with cases. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, cocoa and salt. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, then whisk in milk, oil and vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mix until just combined, do not overmix. Stir through the chopped chocolate. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins. Cook on shelf level 2 for 25 minutes, or until cooked when tested with s skewer. Allow to cool. While the muffins are cooking, melt the extra white chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, Induction level 2. Add orange colouring and stir to combine. Dip strawberries in the chocolate and allow to set on a piece of baking paper. Drizzle left over chocolate over the strawberries to make them look like carrots. Serve muffins topped with a carrot.

Nothing beats spending quality time with loved ones over a holiday. And with many of us leading busy lives, sitting down to share a meal can feel like a luxury, so why not maximise your time with your family with our perfect 3 course Easter lunch? There’s no large hams or roasts here to consume hours of your time, instead you can rely on quick and easy Easter recipes.     Starter    Chilli and Lime Grilled Prawns  Freshly grilled fresh prawns are partnered with the carby goodness of potatoes and a bright, green pop of asparagus in this hearty starter that packs a flavourful punch. Fish sauce, garlic, coriander and parsley are ideal dish partners, bringing out the nuanced scents and flavour profiles of the herbs and vegetable to perfection.   The grilling process is fast and easy thanks to the speedy, responsive NEFF Oven grill function. It’ll take you approximately 30 minutes to chop, marinate and prepare the ingredients, but this is really an easy dish to make and perfect for when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.     Or    Tomato Bruschetta with Creamy Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese  Bruschetta makes a great shared entrée and is even better when served with a homemade ‘Boursin’. Boursin is a creamy garlic and herb cream cheese that goes so well with ripe juicy tomatoes.  For this recipe, we start by making the Boursin, combining Neufchatel cheese (cream cheese) with a delicious combination of oil, garlic, herbs and lemon zest, blending until smooth. Next, it’s on to the bruschetta topping, where tomatoes steal the show, amplified by the addition of garlic, basil and oil. Then it’s time to grill the bread before spreading on the cheese and topping with the tomato mixture. Perfection!  This recipe will take you just 15 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking making it a super speedy option.     Main  Cheese and Herb Crusted Fish with Pear and Spinach Salad  This recipe for baked white fish with a lick-the-plate parmesan and herb crust is so easy that it’s one of our favourite fish recipes. Ling fillets or other thick white fish work best here, and the dish is complemented by a very simple pear and spinach salad, which can be prepared while the fish is cooking.   This recipe is perfect for a gathering because it can be made up in advance, kept in the fridge, and baked a few minutes before you want to serve it, leaving more time for spending with your guests!    Or     Smoked Salmon Pasta Bake  Pasta bakes are a perennial favourite at NEFF. Easy to prepare, and always satisfying, they’re perfect for any occasion from a mid-week dinner to a relaxed shared meal.   In this recipe, we give an uptown twist on this old favourite with the addition of hot smoked salmon finished with a buttery ciabatta crumbs and cheesy brie crust. Sundried tomato, leeks and a creamy sauce add to this wonderfully flavoursome dish. Serve with a Green salad or steamed greens.     Dessert    Crème Egg Tart  What would Easter be without a classic Crème Egg? For an even tastier take, we’ve created this family-favourite Crème Egg Tart, which features a buttery base and a gooey, white chocolate filling. Start by creating the classic pastry bottom, making sure to use a fluted tart pan with removable base, and bake it blind. Then combine the filling ingredients, melting in a saucepan before whisking with eggs and pouring into the baked base. Gently arrange the Crème Eggs and bake until the filling is just set.  A slice of this showstopping Easter tart with a dollop of cream is the perfect way to finish your meal.    Cooking tip  Both main options and the dessert are cooked using the unique NEFF oven CircoTherm® setting. Say goodbye to rotating your trays and hello to perfectly even cooking results every time.    About NEFF   NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.    Learn more about NEFF here.   

In a bowl, whisk the butter and sugar for two minutes until smooth and creamy. In a jug mix the coffee and boiling water and then the buttermilk and mix through. Now, add the eggs to the butter and sugar and whisk for a couple of minutes. In another bowl, sieve all the dry ingredients together. Next, add half the liquid and half the dry ingredients to the egg mixture with the vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Now, add the rest of the liquid and dry ingredients and whisk for a minute or two until smooth and creamy. Divide this equally into the prepared tins and bake for 25-30 minutes CircoTherm® until baked and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Leave them aside to cool completely. Meanwhile prepare the icing. Cream the butter for a couple of minutes until pale and smooth. Now add the icing sugar and the milk and whisk for a couple of minutes. Next, add the cooled down melted chocolate and whisk for another two minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy. Now prepare the ganache. Heat the cream in a pan until it just comes to a boil. Place the chocolate in a bowl and drizzle the hot cream on top. Let it sit for a minute then stir until all the chocolate has melted. All that’s left to do now is to assemble the cake. Place the cake on a cake board and spread some of the chocolate buttercream. Place the second cake on top and then more icing followed by the last cake. Cover the cake all over with the buttercream and then let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until slightly set. Now, cover the cake with the ganache and insert the plastic tube in the cake. Cover the tube in the ganache and then stick the mini chocolate eggs all the way up to the top of the tube. Decorate the base of the cake with sprinkles. Finally, take a big chocolate egg, break the top of it and place it carefully on top of the tube. There you have it, a cake sent from space!

Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add the egg & beat well. Sift the cocoa and flour and add to the creamed mixture. Using a low speed, gradually mix to form a dough. Divide the dough in half, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Preheat the oven on CircoTherm® to 160°C.   Line baking trays with baking paper. Place one piece of dough between 2 pieces of baking paper and roll out to 3 to 4mm in thickness. Cut the dough into a variety of Easter shapes with cookie cutters and place onto prepared baking trays. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked. Cool on trays.   When the cookies have cooled completely, decorate with melted chocolate & sprinkles. 

Middle Eastern lamb pizza Also known as lamb pides, these Middle Eastern lamb pizzas are a delicious treat the whole family will enjoy. A stand mixer makes short work of the fluffy crisp-based dough, while the scrumptious lamb filling is drizzled with pomegranate molasses and fresh herbs for an extra flavour hit. And with a cooking time of just 10 minutes, this staple of Middle Eastern cuisine makes a wonderful dinner or afternoon treat. Click here for the Middle Eastern lamb pizza recipe. Middle Eastern chicken with apricots Fresh apricots – a fruit often used in Ottoman cuisine – lend a balanced sweetness to this memorable chicken dish. A one-pot-wonder packed full of flavour, this recipe uses a delicate blend of Middle Eastern spices and saffron threads for gentle heat. Cooked exclusively on your NEFF Induction Cooktop, this delicious main meal is served with shelled pistachios and fluffy couscous. Yum.  Click here for the Middle Eastern chicken with apricots recipe. Moroccan lamb shanks These hearty Moroccan lamb shanks are slow-cooked in dried apricots, pitted dates and an array of Moroccan spices, ensuring the melting lamb falls off the bone into a steaming bed of cous cous. Your guests will go weak at the knees! Just remember to go heavy on the spices and allow three to four hours cooking time – these two factors will result in a dish brimming with character and flavour. Click here for the Moroccan lamb shanks recipe. Pita bread Never made pita bread before? Then it’s time to get started! This Middle Eastern recipe requires a bit of effort, but the fluffy end result leaves store-bought versions in the dust. Allow an hour for the proving, kneading and resting (the NEFF Oven dough proving function works wonders here!). Serve the still-warm pita with our moreish carrot, cumin and honey dip and watch your guests swoon. Click here for the Pita bread recipe. Carrot, cumin and honey dip Hello homemade pita bread – pleased to make your acquaintance! This recipe bakes the carrots in a tantalising mixture of honey, cumin and other spices before whizzing up the carrots with cream cheese and fresh coriander. The result? A nutritious and flavourful addition to your Middle Eastern banquet. Click here for the Carrot dip recipe. Middle Eastern mandarin and almond spice cake Every Middle Eastern feast worth its salt finishes with a stunning sweet. This ultra-moist mandarin and almond cake doesn’t disappoint. Boiling the mandarins first with cinnamon, star anise and chilli adds gentle heat into the mix, while drizzling the still-warm cake with the reduced syrup from the mandarins results in a wonderfully sticky finish. Serve with fresh cream and a healthy appetite – this gorgeous Middle Eastern recipe is sure to have your guests going back for seconds. Click here for the Middle Eastern mandarin and almond cake recipe. __________________________________________________ About NEFF NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Learn more about NEFF here.