Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrench Market BistroWaitiri Creek- Central Otago, New Zealand Recipe

Waitiri Creek- Central Otago, New Zealand Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves8

Make Waitiri Creek- Central Otago, New Zealand Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 1

    Mixing Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Creaming Butter

    In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture, mixing until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Adding Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mixture. Stir until just combined and smooth.

Incorporating Flavors

  1. 4

    Adding Blackcurrants

    Gently fold in the fresh blackcurrants, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the batter until evenly distributed.

Baking and Topping

  1. 5

    Preparing the Baking Dish

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 6

    Baking the Mixture

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 7

    Cooling and Serving

    Allow the baked dish to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

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