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Chocolate Lava Cake Chocolate Ganache Centre Ingredients50g dark chocolate chips30ml cream MethodPlace the chocolate chips and cream in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until needed. Chocolate Cake Batter Ingredients100g dark chocolate, […]
Christmas Bear Butter Cookies Ingredients295g unsalted butter, softened90g icing sugar/powdered sugar2 large egg whites1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 2 tsp vanilla extract For the red hats2g cocoa powderRed food colouring, gel-based DecoratingMelted dark chocolateWhite pearl-shaped sprinkles MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Add the butter and icing sugar to a mixing […]
Brown Butter Ice Cream Ingredients 115g Kerrygold butter 7 tablespoons dry milk powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 1 litre whipping cream 385g sweetened condensed milk Method In a saucepan, add the butter and milk powder. Allow to melt, stirring with a spatula to prevent burning. Leave to simmer on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, […]
Chocolate Kataifi Chocolate Burfee IngredientsKataifi topping30g ghee or unsalted butter150g kataifi pastry300g white chocolate, melted Pistachio Burfee180g castor sugar280ml water50g ghee or unsalted butter80g pistachio paste400g full-fat milk powder1.5 tsp ground elachi200g ground roasted pistachios Methodfor the Pistachio BurfeePrepare a 23×23 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside.In a large saucepan on medium […]
Burfee Popcorn Ingredients300g caramel popcorn, store bought150g white chocolate3 tbsp Klim1 tsp elachi powderNibbed almonds, to garnish MethodPlace the caramel popcorn on a baking tray prepared with baking paper, and set aside.Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 15-second intervals until fully melted.Add the Klim and elachi powder to the melted chocolate and […]
Wedding style soji Ingredients 250g Butter 180g semolina 1 litre full cream milk 250g condensed milk, adjust sweetness to your liking 1 tsp elachi powder 1 large cinnamon stick 1 tsp egg yellow powder To serve 1 tin Nestles Cream Slivered almonds Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a large pan on medium heat, add […]
Self-Saucing Butterscotch pudding Ingredients 50g muscovado sugar 180g cake flour 2.5 tsp baking powder 100g unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, at room temperature 60ml NESTLÉ Cremora Original 1/2 cup warm water 4 tbsp golden syrup Butterscotch sauce 150g muscovado sugar 2 tbsp cornflour 500ml boiling water Vanilla ice cream, to serve Method Preheat oven to 180°C, and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and […]
Chocolate Coconut Flapjacks Ingredients 230g unsalted butter 130g brown sugar 160g golden syrup Pinch of salt 300g oats 60g desiccated coconut 150g milk or dark chocolate, melted 50g white chocolate, melted Method Preheat the oven to 180°C, and prepare line a 20x20cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside. To a mixing bowl, […]
Carrot Cake Loaves Recipe Ingredients250g vegetable oil390g granulated sugar1 tsp table salt4 large eggs, at room temperature1 tbsp cinnamon powder1/2 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp ground cloves240g cake flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda330g carrots, finely grated120g pecans, chopped, plus extra to decorate Cream cheese icing113g unsalted butter, at room temperature230g cream cheese, […]
Easter Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients80g butter200g marshmallows1 tsp vanilla extract100g Rice Krispies200g milk chocolate, melted125g speckled eggs, roughly choppedSprinkles, optional MethodLine a 20×20 cm baking pan with baking paper. Set aside.Add melted butter to a microwave-safe bowl, and add in the marshmallows. Once melted, microwave at 1-minute intervals mixing in between until melted.Stir in the […]
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