In a small bowl, combine the cornflour and water and stir together into a thick paste. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add the dairy-free butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, dairy-free cream and a tiny pinch of turmeric, if using. Place the mixture over a medium-low heat and whisk constantly for five minutes until […]
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Microwave Oreo brownies
Line a microwave-safe tray with non-stick parchment paper. Split the Oreos into two bowls, placing the biscuits in one bowl and the filling in the other. Whizz the biscuits in a food processor to form a fine crumb, or place in a sealable bag, close tightly and bash with a rolling pin. Pour the crushed […]
Chocolate biscuit cake
Line a 900g loaf tin with a double layer of greaseproof paper. Add some water to a saucepan and place over a medium-high heat until the water begins to simmer. Carefully set a heatproof bowl over the pan so that it rests on top, but make sure the bottom of the bowl isn’t touching the […]
Shannon’s Classic lemon cheesecake
1 Line a 20cm spring form tin with non-stick parchment paper and set aside. Place the gingernut biscuits in a food processor and whizz to form a rough crumb — or place the biscuits in a sealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Pour the biscuit crumbs into a bowl and add […]
Chocolate 101
Jenny Cooney of Ballinamore Community School, Co. Leitrim, gives us a delicious crash course on all things chocolate. The first people who made chocolate were the Mayas and Aztecs. They drank chocolate as a bitter and spicy beverage and used cacao beans as a source of currency. Chocolate comes from the cacao tree, grown in […]
Caramel rocky road cake
A decadent chocolatey treat that’ll wow your guest at every dinner party.
Banoffee bread
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease and line a standard 900g loaf tin with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar for five minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs until incorporated. Beat in the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then stir in the milk until smooth. Stir in […]
Your round-up of festive bakes to make with the kids
If you’re looking to spend some quality time in the kitchen with your little one this festive season, read on for our top 10 kid-friendly Christmas bakes. 1. Caramel hot chocolate stirrers This is a super fun edible gift that your kids can make for friends and family. 2. Fudgy fairy light cupcakes These cute […]
Avocado cheesecakes
In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Spoon into the bottom of six small glasses. Place in the fridge to chill. Place all of the ingredients for the cheesecake filling into a food processor and whizz until combined and smooth. Spoon the filling over the biscuit base, then tap the bottoms on […]
Your round-up of our best free from bakes
Whether you’re following a vegan lifestyle or need to eat gluten- or dairy-free, this collection of our best free-from bakes will make sure everyone at the table gets a treat. 1. Vegan brownie cheesecake This is one for all the chocoholics out there! With a rich chocolate brownie base and a light, creamy cheesecake […]