Preheat oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/ gas 4. Line three 8” round tins with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk the cocoa powder and boiling water together until the cocoa has dissolved. Whisk in the stout and set aside to cool. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate over a pot of simmering water. Once melted, […]
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Bourbon creams
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line 2-3 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. Place all of the biscuit ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together. Turn the dough onto a work surface and bring the dough together using your hands. Wrap the dough in cling film and […]
Jammy dodgers
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two baking trays with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated. Sift in the flour and mix well. Use your hands to gather the mixture together to form a ball. […]
Crunchie honeycomb cheesecake
Line a 23cm loose bottomed cake tin with parchment paper. Place the biscuits and 100g of the Crunchies in a large resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the melted butter, mixing together until fully coated. Pour into the prepared tin and press down firmly […]
Charlotte cake
In a small pot over a medium heat, heat all the ingredients for the mixed berry coulis until the fruit is soft. Pass through a sieve and set aside. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line two 18cm tins with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar […]
Beeramisu
Soak the gelatine in water until it has softened (bloomed) . Whip the cream and set aside. Whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks and set aside. Whip the egg yolk until light and creamy. While the egg yolk is whipping, add the Red Ale to a small pot with the sugar and […]
Homemade custard creams
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line 2-3 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, vanilla and sugar until light. Sift in the flour and custard powder and mix until just combined. Stir in the milk. Use your hands to gather the mixture together to form […]
Baked blueberry cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4 and grease a deep, 24cm non-stick springform cake tin with some of the butter. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter and spoon into the tin. Pat it down evenly and firmly with the back of a spoon to form the base. Chill for 10 minutes. […]
Siúcra easy s’mores brownies
This delicious traybake is perfect for a party or anytime snack.
Easy dips for relaxed entertaining
French onion dip Serves 14-16 Heat 30g butter in a large pan over a medium-low heat. Add 2 chopped onions, a pinch of brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Cook for 40-45 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelised, stirring frequently and adding a splash of water if the onions begin […]