The addition of chocolate gives a modern twist to a traditional Scottish shortbread recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz plain flour, sifted 2 tablespoons cornflour 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, diced 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate chips Caster sugar, to sprinkle Method: Preheat the oven to 160ºC/325ºF/Gas mark 3.…
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Loved by all and ideal for cake and cookie sales. The salty peanut butter gives these yummy cookies a distinctive nutty flavor. Ingredients: (Makes 24-30) 225 g/8 oz light brown sugar 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 140 g/5 oz crunchy peanut butter 2 tablespoons milk 280 g/10 oz…
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Apple and chocolate is a great flavor combination! This firm but sticky cake travels well and is easy to slice, making it ideal for picnics. Ingredients: (Serves 9) 200 g/7 oz unsalted butter 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 50 ml/2 fl oz water ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda…
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Although some will tell you that choux pastry can be frozen, it really is at its best eaten on the day that it is baked. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 150 ml/5 fl oz cold water 65 g/2½ oz plain flour, sifted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 175 g/6 oz icing sugar, sifted…
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This is a rich, delicious dessert that can be made well in advance. Ingredients: (Serves 10) 125 g/4½ oz sponge finger biscuits 150 ml/5 fl oz strong black coffee 120 ml/4 fl oz Baileys or Tia Maria liqueur 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons caster sugar 460 g/16 oz mascarpone cheese 150 ml/5 fl oz whipping…
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To cut this cake into beautifully thin slices, run a non serrated knife under hot water before slicing. Ingredients: (Serves 10) 2 tablespoons orange or coffee liqueur (or use orange juice if preferred) 85 g/3 oz digestive biscuits, broken not crushed 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter 3 tablespoons clear honey 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate,…
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This lighter-than-air sponge can be enjoyed without feeling guilty. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 3 eggs 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 85 g/3 oz plain flour 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 1 tablespoon hot water 340 ml/12 fl oz whipping cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar Few drops vanilla extract 175 g/6 oz mixed blueberries, raspberries, and cherries…
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Everybody loves trifle and this recipe is great when you need a dessert and need it fast. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 425 g/15 oz tin ready-made custard 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 1 small chocolate Swiss roll, thinly sliced 300 g/11 oz tin mandarin segments in natural juice 2 bananas 300 ml/10 fl…
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