Haven’t been able to get out to the shops to get your gifts? Why not make them? Makes 16 Prep & cook time: 2 hours 15 mins Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate 135g butter 200g digestives 2 tbsp golden syrup 100g mini marshmallows 100g raisins 25g salted pretzels, crushed 50g fresh cranberries 60g pistachios, shelled and crushed Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, add the … Continue reading Christmas Rocky Road
It’s sticky, it’s sweet and it could be used for multiple desserts! Stir it into a cheesecake, use it as a sauce or just eat it from the spoon. Prep & cook time: 1 day & 30 mins Serves 16 Ingredients: 100g raisins 50g glace ginger 1 orange, juice & zest 3 tbsp cognac 1 can evaporated milk 450g caster sugar 120g butter, at room … Continue reading Christmas Pudding Caramel
Not a fan of Christmas pud? Why not make this sweet, sticky, luscious dessert post Christmas dinner? Serves: 8 Prep & cook time: 1 hour, 30 mins Ingredients: 50g butter 400g brioche bread, sliced 350ml Milk 50ml Double cream 2 eggs 25g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 180g white chocolate 100g fresh cranberries Method: Grease a large oven proof dish. Slice the brioche into … Continue reading White Chocolate and Cranberry Bread & Butter Pudding
It’s not Christmas without mince pies and this is a super easy recipe that I think will convince even the mince pie haters! Makes 12 Cook & prep time: 30 mins Ingredients: 500g Puff Pastry 411g Mincemeat 1 egg, beaten Icing sugar, for dusting Method: Preheat the oven to 180 fan. On a floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a thickness of the … Continue reading Mince Pie Twists
An autumnal dessert, which is perfect for Thanksgiving! Serves: 16 Prep & cook time: 6 hours (minimum) Ingredients: 1kg Pumpkin, chopped 1tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Honey/maple syrup 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Brown sugar 500g Cream cheese 100g Icing Sugar 300ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla flavouring Base: 200g Digestives 60g Biscoff 100g butter, melted Method: Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Fan. Chop … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Did someone say brunch? These pancakes are perfect for a lazy Sunday and to satisfy that sweet tooth. Ingredients: For the Pancakes: 200g self-raising flour 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp granulated sugar 2 x large eggs 25g butter (melted) 200ml milk 2 x tbsp smooth peanut butter For the sauce: 200g frozen strawberries 4 x tbsp sugar To serve (per stack): 2 x … Continue reading Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes
Happy Pancake Day! Although I love a bit of tradition and will be having lemon and sugar pancakes this evening, you’ve sometimes got to break the mould. Makes 8 pancakes Prep and cook time: 45 mins Ingredients: For the pancakes: 200g Self Raising Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar 3 Eggs 25g Butter, melted 200ml Milk 1 tsp vegetable oil For … Continue reading American Style Pancakes with Winter Berries
It’s National Hot Chocolate Day! And what better way to celebrate than with an ultra chocolatey warm mug of cocoa. Prep & cook time: 5 mins Serves 1 Ingredients: 280ml milk (I used oat) 40g Dark Chocolate 40g Milk Chocolate 1 x Tbsp cocoa powder Whipped cream Marshmallows Method: In a saucepan warm the milk – make sure it’s not boiling Break up 35g of … Continue reading The Chocolatiest Hot Chocolate
Inspired by a trip to Denmark a couple of years ago where I tried a Cinnamon Snegl bun – delightful. Makes 12 Prep & cook time: 2 and a half hours Ingredients: For the dough 100g Butter 200ml Milk 1 x tsp Salt 250g Plain Flour 250g White Bread Flour 7g Yeast 50g Caster Sugar 2 x Eggs 1 x Tbsp Olive Oil For the … Continue reading Cinnamon Buns with Vanilla Frosting
Nothing says Christmas like the smell of Gingerbread baking in the oven. Makes 40 biscuits Prep & Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 175g Brown Sugar 50g Golden Syrup 1 x tbsp (heaped) Orange Marmalade 100g Butter 350g Plain Flour 1 x tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 1 x tbsp ground ginger 1 x tsp ground cinnamon 1 x egg, beaten Method: Heat the brown sugar, golden … Continue reading Gingerbread Biscuits
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