Dessert recipes

Vanilla poached pears with chocolate sauce and ice cream (a.k.a. poire belle Helene )

Medium

1) Combine the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and add both the seeds and the pod to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionall

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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cupcakes

Easy

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, 175g of the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of the brownie mix. Toss until all of the ingredients are coate

3-Ingredient Oreo Cups

Easy

1. Crush 15 of the cookies into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter, then mix to combine. Press some of the crumbs into each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan. Set aside. 2. Break up 6 more of the cookies into chunks. Mix the softened ice cream with the b

Crazy Brownies

Easy

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. 2. Put the dry cake mix in a large bowl and stir in the evaporated milk. (The mixture will still be dry.) Next, pour in the melted butter, stirring gently until the mix just comes tog

Chipotle-Salted Chocolate Truffles

Easy

1. Heat the sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet and semisweet chocolates and the vanilla in a double boiler over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted. Stir the mixture until you have a slight marshmallow texture. 2. Remove from the hea

Pineapple cheesecake bar

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease a 33cm by 23cm baking pan with raised sides. 2) Combine the flour, granulated sugar and butter until the mixture is crumbly. Spread over the baking pan. Press down to an even 1/4cm thick and bake for 10 to 1

Pocket pies

Medium

For the pastry: 1) In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse for a few seconds and then pour into a large mixing bowl. 2) Add the shortening and knead it into the flour with your hands until it is crumbly. A

Chocolate Citrus Biscotti

Easy

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar in another large bowl until pale yellow and f

Chocolate gravy and biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 230C/gas 8. 2) In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Cut in the vegetable fat with a fork until it looks like fine breadcrumbs. Add the buttermilk, a little at a time, stirr

Chocolate pumpkin candy dish

Hard

1) Make the pumpkin candies: Fill a piping bag with tempered white chocolate. Fill each pumpkin cavity with the chocolate and allow it to set. You can place the mould in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to help the chocolate to harden. 2) When

Deep-fried truffle cupcakes

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cupcakes: 1) Combine 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. 2) Combine the egg yolks and water in a small bowl. Add to the dry ingredients in three stages, stirring until sm

Tomato and Basil Tartlets

Easy

Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 200°C/gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 6cm round

Papa's boysenberry ropes

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 2) In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the flour, cornmeal and lemon zest and beat until the dough clin

Chocorazz triple chip biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees F. 2) In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter and fat together with the brown sugar. Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix well. Add the vanilla and chocolate essence and raspberry flavoring, mix we

Cowboy biscuit

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. 2) In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the lard, caster sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and the vanilla and beat until well blended. Stir in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and baking powder. Add oa

Grappa infused chocolate chocolate chunk biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Position a rack in the centre of the oven. 2) In a heatproof bowl, cover the sultanas with very warm grappa to 2.5cm above the level of the sultanas. Soak until the sultanas are plumped, about 3 to 5 minutes. 3) I

Praline brownies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3. Butter a 23cm square pan or baking dish. 2) Sift together the flour and baking powder and set aside. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla essence and set aside. 3) In a saucepan, melt the 110g of

Chocolate candle place settings

Hard

1) Make the candle base and the candle: Use a ladle to fill each mould(2 candle halves and a base) with chocolate. 2) Tap the mould on the work top to encourage the air bubbles to depart. When the mould is full, set it aside and let it harden. You c

Chicken, leek, ham and stilton pie

Easy

1) Combine the butter, flour and water in a food processor to make the pastry dough. Rest for an hour. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface then cut into two discs (only one is needed for this recipe). Place on a lined baking tray and brus

Quick chicken mole

20-cm French meat pie

Medium

For the dough: 1) The dough can be made in advance. You will need 500g of dough to make this pie. Blend the shortening, flour and cold water together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed, using a dough hook. Mix until well blended. 2) Re

Beef swellington

Easy

Preheat oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4, and preheat griddle to medium. 1) Season beef with salt and pepper and set aside. 2) Unfold puff pastry and evenly brush 1 sheet with mustard, covering entire surface. Fold over and cut into 4 equal pieces. Press t

Macadamia crusted tilapia with white chocolate beurre blanc

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4 2) Place flour in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend. Finely grind nuts in processor. Transfer nuts to another bowl.3) Season fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with flour. Dip fish into eggs, the

Prawn enchiladas with mole

Medium

1) In an aluminium baking tray on a preheated griddle, mix the mole and olive oil together. Add the chocolate and cook until it melts, stirring frequently to keep the chocolate from scorching. Set aside and keep warm. 2) Toss the prawns with the sa

Decadent doughnuts with white and chocolate glaze

Easy

1) In a large fryer, pour the oil to a depth of 5 cm; heat to 180 degrees C. 2) In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3) In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, and eggs. Add to th

Grilled chicken and avocado napoleons

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2) Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheets. Using the prongs of a fork, prick the top of the pastry all over. Cover the pastry with parchment paper and pl

Jamie's Cheeseburger Pie

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C and preheat the griddle. 2) Mix the ground beef, onion, steak seasoning, and seasoning sauce together (using your hands is the most efficient way to do this). Form into 5 small flat patties. Grill the hamburgers

Chocolate Truffles

Easy

1) Chop the chocolates finely with a sharp knife. Place them in a heat-proof mixing bowl. 2) Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just boils. Turn off the heat and allow the cream to sit for 20 seconds. Pour the cream through a fine-meshed

Liquid centre chocolate torte

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Bring 5cm of water to a simmer in a medium pan over a low heat. Put the butter and chocolate into a heatproof bowl that fits on top of the pan without the bottom of the bowl touching the water. Put the bowl onto the

Sticky Road Chocolate Bars

Easy

Special Equipment: off-set spatula, parchment paper, 12 by 8 1/2-inch sheet pan Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt together. In a large bowl using a handheld mixer on medium high speed, cream the bu

Sweet potato cream cheese brownie pie

Medium

For the brownie:1) Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Grease/spray a 23cm springform pan.2) Melt butter with chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove melted chocolate from heat and cool for about 2 minutes. Stir in sugar and egg until

Turtle pizza

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Cut tortillas into 8 wedges, each. Bake the tortilla wedges for 8 minutes, or until a light golden brown (If you try to cut the baked tortilla, it will break and crack). 3) Combine caramels and condensed milk i

White chocolate holiday bark

Medium

1) Tempering the chocolate for the bark requires a double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, improvise one by using a saucepan and a stainless steel bowl. Nestle the bowl into the saucepan, allowing a few inches of space to remain between the

Chocolate Orange Mousse

Medium

For the mousse: 1) Combine the 2 chocolates, orange liqueur, 60ml water, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl. Set it over a pan of simmering water just until the chocolate melts. Cool completely to room temperature. Whisk in the orange zest and

10-inch French Meat Pie

Medium

For the Dough: The dough can be made in advance. You will need 1 pound of dough to make this pie. Blend the shortening, flour and cold water together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed, using a dough hook. Mix until well blended. Remove th

Banana Bucket

Easy

For the tart apple sundae topping: Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the apples and cook until just soft, turning frequently. Turn off heat, add the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss to cover apples. For the chocolate syrup: Bring t

Blondies

Easy

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and line a 9 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang. Butter the lining too. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in a medium

Buttercream Mousseline/Cookies and Cream

Medium

Combine the sugar and meringue powder in a stainless steel bowl and whisk to combine. Mix egg whites and corn syrup. Combine the egg white mixture with the sugar mixture and whisk vigorously. Heat mixture over a hot water bath, stirring occasionally

Candied orange peel

Medium

1) Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 1.5 to 2-cm-wide strips. 2) Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Dra

Chocolate bowls

Medium

1) Grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper. 2) Place 140g of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until completely melted. Remove it from heat and stir in the remaining 140g chocolate until thorough

Chocolate pizza

Medium

For the chocolate pizza: 1) Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the dough to a 18-cm-diameter round. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Using your fingers, make indentations all over the dough. Brush the do

Chocolate Pizza

Medium

For the pizza dough: Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixt

Chocolate pudding with candy roses

Medium

1) For the chocolate pudding: sift the first 5 ingredients into the cold single cream, whisk well to homogenize. Begin to heat while stirring constantly to 80 degrees C. Add chocolate and cook, stirring, for 1 full minute. Pass through a strainer and

Chocolate tiramisu

Medium

1) Place the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl and set aside. With an electric mixer, beat the cream and 50g of the sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. 2) Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone. Then fold in the chilled chocolate zabag

Chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots

Easy

1) Spray a 23- by 12-cm loaf tin with vegetable cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with greaseproof paper, allowing the paper to overhang by 5-cm on each side. Lightly spray the greaseproof paper inside the pan. 2) In a large sau

Dark chocolate pot de Creme with Baileys cream

Easy

1. Add cream, milk, sugar into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. 2. When mixture is hot, pour over egg yolks, while whisking constantly to prevent curdling. 3. Put mixture back into saucepan on low heat, stirring constantly until

Fig and ginger truffles

Medium

1) Remove the stems from the figs and discard. Put the figs, ginger, cinnamon and honey in a food processor and process for about 45 seconds, until the ingredients are finely chopped and begin to stick together. 2) Roll the fig mixture with your hand

German chocolate cake - Make my cake

Medium

1) To make the frosting, combine the evaporated milk, slightly beaten egg yolks, sugars, vanilla and butter in a large saucepan or heavy pot over low heat. When the butter melts raise the heat to medium, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken

Grilled pizza brushed with butter, cinnamon, sugar and star anise, served with chocolate sauce

Easy

1) Heat the griddle to high. 2) Brush both sides of each pizza with the oil. Griddle until golden brown on both sides, about two minutes per side. Remove from the griddle. 3) Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and star anise in a small bowl. Brush t

Heartbreak healers

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. 2) In a larger mixing bowl, combine the sugars, butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add in the espresso

Individual molten chocolate coconut cakes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Butter and flour 6 (175ml) custard cups. 2) Spread the coconut on a nongreased baking sheet and put in the oven to toast until lightly brown and fragrant (about 10 minutes). Remove from the oven and reserve. 3)

Italian S'mores

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or foil. Arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Generously brush the butter over the bread slices. Sprinkle the slices with sug

Chocolate raspberry bars with white chocolate and almonds

Easy

1) Position a rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 170°C/ gas mark 3. Butter and flour a 18- by 26-cm baking dish. 2) In a small saucepan, stir the jam constantly over low heat until pourable, about 1 minute. Set aside. 3) In

Come 'ere puddin' pie - chocolate-ginger pudding pie

Easy

Come 'ere puddin' pie - chocolate-ginger pudding pie

Iron skillet brownies

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 160C/Gas 2. Butter a circular pie plate. 2) Melt chocolate and butter in an iron skillet over medium heat; stir to prevent scorching. Remove from heat when melted. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt.3) In a small bowl, whis

Pear-cranberry strudel

Medium

1) Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Toss pears with the lemon juice and 2 tbsps of the caster sugar.3) Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool, then skim the white foam off the su

Prawn pot pie

Medium

Special equipment: 9-12cm metal ringPreheat oven to 200C/Gas 6.In a small bowl, whisk egg and water until well blended. Lightly dust work surface with flour. Unfold puff pastry and dock dough with a fork. Using a 12cm ring, cut 16 circles. Set 4 circ

Profiteroles with hazelnut mascarpone

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Put a large bowl in the freezer to whip the cream in later. 2) In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, butter and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the flour and cinnamon all at once,

Radical Rob's chocolate chip cookies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a large bowl, mix the sugars until well combined. Melt the butter in the microwave and add to the sugar mixture, stir until well combined. Add the vanilla and eggs and stir until well mixed. 2) In a separate bo

Rich chocolate cake with a New York attitude

Medium

For the cheesecake swirl: 1) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla essence on high speed until well combined. Add the eggs and continue to beat on high speed. Make sure to scrape d

Rolling pastry

Easy

1) After the pastry has been resting for 20 minutes you can start rolling it out. 2) Sprinkle a lot of flour over a flat surface to ensure the pastry doesn't stick. 3) Sprinkle a good bit over the top of the pastry as well. 4) With a rolling pin, pus

Steamed chocolate pudding

Hard

Special equipment: Terrine mould For the chocolate pudding: 1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a bowl cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, beat in the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour, s

Strawberry, fig and goat's cheese tarts

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas5. 2) Using a small ring mold just a little bit larger than the size of the figs, cut the pastry into 40 individual portions. Line up the puff pastry pieces on a baking sheet. 3) Slice off the base end of the figs. Ar

Three chocolate bark with spiced pecans and dried cherries

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas mark 6. 2) In a large saute pan, melt 60g of butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves and is bubbly. Add the pecans. Season the pecans with salt, cayenne, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Continue to coo

Throwdown's German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan-Cajeta Frosting, Chocolate Ganache and Coconut Whipped Cream

Medium

Ganache:Chocolate Cake:1 cup plus 2 tablespoons good quality Dutch process cocoa powder (such as Valhrona or Cocoa Barry)Coconut Whipped Cream:For the cajeta filling/frosting: Bring the milk, coconut milk and goat's milk to a simmer over low heat i

Warm sticky figgy pudding

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Add the dates, dried figs and water to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then add to a blender and pure

Sunburst cherry blossom pie

Medium

For the pie pastry:1) Place plain flour, salt and lard in a bowl. Cut in lard using a pastry blender until pea-sized pieces form. Add water and toss with a fork until mixture holds together. Refrigerate until chilled.2) Cut in half and roll out botto

Warm chocolate cake

Medium

1) In a double boiler, heat the butter and chocolate together until the chocolate is almost completely melted. 2) Whilst chocolate is melting, beat together all the eggs, yolks, and sugar with a whisk or electric mixer until light and thick.

Raspberry puffs with goat cheese mousse and thyme

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Unfold the pastry sheet and cut along the fold line to make 3 strips, trimming rough edges. Cut each strip in half crosswise. Place the pastry rectangles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12

Bourbon ball eggy bread

Easy

For the batter: 1) Beat all batter ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside. For the Eggy Bread: 2) Slice the baguette into 18 thick slices. Soak the slices in the batter for about 3 minutes, turning to coat evenly on each side. Heat

Cin chilli puffs

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.2) Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 8 triangles. Place a 30g spoonful of Cin chilli on the center of each triangle. Slice the spring onions and place 2 to 3 slices on top of the Cin chilli. Place a jalapeno slice

Caramel shortbread and chocolate extravaganza

Easy

1) Heat the tins of milk covered with water in a medium saucepan. Boil, cover and simmer strongly for 2 hours. Cool fully then open the tins. 2) Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth. 3) Sift the cornflour and then add to the butter and

Red beef chili

Medium

1) Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and saute until browned on all sides. Sprinkle with the cumin and stir well. Deglaze the pan with the beer and bring to a boil. Stir in the c

Crystallised orange peel

Medium

1) Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel, from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 2 to 2 1/2-cm-wide strips. 2) Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peel and cook for 1 minute. Dra

Chocolate chip candy-bar biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Melt the butter, sugar and brown sugar together in a microwave for 15 to 30 seconds on medium to low power, taking care not to burn the butter. 2) Let the butter-sugar mixture cool a little, and then blend in the

Chocolate peanut butterscotch biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar and butter. Beat with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. 2) Add the peanut butter, vanilla and egg, and blend well. Add the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt and

Chocorazz triple chip cookies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar together in a large bowl. 2) Add the eggs, one at a time and mix well. Add the vanilla and chocolate essences and raspberry flavouring, mix well. 3) In a separate bow

Really good chocolate layer cake

Hard

1) In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. 2) Place a shelf in the centre of the oven, and preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter 2 round cake tins,

Roasted pepper and feta cheese with rocket pesto galette

Easy

Pesto:In a blender, combine the rocket, spinach, Parmesan, garlic and sliced almonds. Blend on low and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and the lemon juice. Blend for about 45 seconds, or until the mixture completely emulsifies. Remove from the blende

Buttercream mousseline: Cookies and cream

Medium

1) Combine the sugar, meringue powder and cream of tartar in a stainless steel bowl and whisk to combine. 2) Mix the egg whites and corn syrup. Combine the egg white mixture with the sugar mixture and whisk vigorously. 3) Heat the mixture over a

Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Medium

Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the churros in a wide, shallow dish: this is for shaking the cooked churros about in, to coat them later. Melt all the chocolate sauce ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan, really gently, and once the chocolate starts

Puff pastry apple and raisin strudel

Easy

1) Position a shelf in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice until the apples are thoroughly coated. Add the raisins, 60g of the sugar and 30g cold cubed butter

Challah bread pudding with chocolate and sultanas

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. 2) Combine the warmed milk and melted butter with the sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until incorporated and smooth. 3) Line a large baking dish with two-thirds of the challah slices.

Chocolate bread pudding with rum toffee sauce

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Lightly grease a 33-by-23 cm baking dish. 2) Add the bread cubes to a large bowl. 3) In a medium bowl, whisk together 360 ml of the cream, the milk, 225 g sugar, butter and eggs. Add the cream mixture to the bread

Chocolate Sformato with Amaretto Whipped Cream

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 175°C. 2) In a small saucepan, combine 350ml of the milk, the sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the gelatine over the remaining 120ml cold milk

Onion and goats cheese tartlets

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. 2) Take a 6cm round cookie cutter and cut out 12 rounds from 2 sheets of puff pastry. Take a 12 hole mini muffin pan and place rounds of dough into each hole, pressing gently to form a cup and giving room for the f

The classic truffle and the coconut truffle

Medium

For the classic truffle: 1) Boil cream and sugar. In a separate bowl add finely chopped chocolate. Once cream has been brought up to the boil, pour it slowly over the chocolate whilst whisking, then add the butter. Once combined, set aside in a co

Chocolate-chocolate chip muffins

Easy

Leave out the extra cocoa powder for a lighter chocolate hit.

Gorgeously Glossy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Easy

Preheat your oven - conventional 180°C, Fan assisted 160°C, Gas mark 5. Beat your butter and sugar together until smooth, creamy and pale white. I should be fluffy in texture. Slowly add your egg into the mix, about an egg's worth at a tim

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Easy

Preheat the oven to 170°C/gas mark 3, then process the biscuits, peanuts, dark chocolate chips and butter for the base in a food processor. Once it comes together in a clump, turn it out into a springform tin and press into the bottom and up th

"We need to talk" chocolate pizza

Easy

1) To make the pizza dough: preheat oven at 230C. 2) Measure out 400 ml warm water (it should be pleasantly warm on your wrist). Sprinkle the yeast on top of the water and allow it to activate, about 10 minutes. 3) Put the salt and 450 g of the flo

Simple Baklava

Medium

Nutty baklava is a pastry sold in both the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Sausage roll

Chocolate almond apricot brittle

Easy

1) Grease a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil. In a small bowl, toss together the almonds, chocolate chips and apricots. Put them on the baking sheet, spreading them out into an even single layer across the entire baking sheet. 2) In a medium

Peanut butter pie

Medium

For the peanut butter pie:1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the wafers and 15g sugar. Process until the wafers are fine crumbs. 2) Melt 85g of the butter and drizzle into the crumb mixture. Pulse to combine.

Chocolate custard cream with spiced raspberries

Medium

For the chocolate sheet: 1) In a saucepan, mix the cream, water, sugar, and carageenan. Add the melted chocolate and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. 2) Pour through a chinois onto an acetate-lined quarter sheet pan. Let set. For the c

Cream puffs

Medium

1) In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and sift the flour directly into the pan. Stir the mixture into a paste with a wooden spoon. Return the pan to a mediu

Cinnamon raisin and chocolate bread pudding

Easy

1) To make the custard, whisk the yolks, eggs, and half of the sugar together in a large bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the remaining sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg, then bring to a boil. While whisking the yolks constantly, gradu

Boston cream pie

Medium

To make the cake: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Lightly butter and flour a 23 by 5-cm round cake pan, and set it aside. 2) Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl, and set it aside. 3) In a standing mixer fitted with

Chocolate cornpone with hot Mexican chocolate sauce

Medium

1) For the chocolate cornbread, preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5. Butter a 23cm round cake tin and line the bottom with baking parchment 2) Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure that the bowl doe

Stargazey pie

Throwdown's chocolate-coconut bread pudding with passion fruit sauce

Medium

1) For the anglaise: Split vanilla pod. In a small heavy saucepan bring milks and vanilla pod half just to a boil and remove pan from heat. Scrape seeds from vanilla pod halves into milk and reserve pod for another use. In a bowl whisk together yolks

Chocolate-coconut bread pudding with passion fruit sauce

Medium

For the ganache: 1) In a small bowl place the chocolate. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat bring the cream to a simmer and then pour over the chocolate. 2) Let the chocolate mixture sit for 30 seconds and then whisk until smooth, keep

Melted white chocolate sauce with berry compote

Medium

1) In a saucepan, heat the cream to simmering over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in the chocolate until melted. Gently simmer the sauce for 10 minutes. Set aside. 2) Make a light sugar syrup by heating the water and sugar together i

Chicken leek ham pie

Easy

1) Combine the butter, flour and water in a food processor to make the pastry dough. Rest for an hour. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface then cut into two discs (only one is needed for this recipe). Place on a lined baking tray and brush

Pacific northwest blackberry filled doughnuts with white chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnuts

Hard

1) Bring milk to a simmer in a 1 litre heavy saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in sugar and salt. Pour into a large bowl and let cool slightly. 2) While milk is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl, stirring. Let stand for 5

Fruit and cinnamon semifreddo

Easy

1) Prepare a double boiler or fit a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. In the bowl, combine the egg yolks and 110g of sugar, and whisk until frothy. Transfer the bowl immediately to an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cool

Apple cranberry filo turnovers

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 2) In a large non-stick pan cook the apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium heat stirring occasionally until the fruit is tender, about 10 mins. Stir in the cornflour mixture and coo

Chocolate croissant bread pudding

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. 2) Put chocolate croissant chunks in an 20-cm baking dish. 3) In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs. Pour mixture over croissants. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. 4) Ba

Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites

Medium

2 cloves garlic, pressedPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Thaw frozen spinach in microwave according to package directions or by running under warm water. Drain spinach, squeezing the excess liquid from it. In a bowl, mix the spinach, feta, garl

American Pancakes

Easy

To make the pancake batter whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl.Over a medium heat, pour some batter into a frying pan gently fry on either side for two minutes, so the middle is cooked. Serve with any of the above fillings.

Jamaican coconut candy

Easy

1) Crack open 2 coconuts. (Putting the coconuts in a 120 degree C oven for several minutes will make them easier to crack open). Scoop out the coconut meat using a paring knife. Clean the coconut and cut up into bite-sized pieces. 2) Put the coconut

Pecan dusted puff pastry caramelised pear napoleons

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Chop the pecans to the consistency of rough crumbs. Toss with the butter, sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the mixture out over a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 7 to 10 mins, until darkened an

Tony's chocolate pecan pie

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Melt butter in a small saucepan. While butter is melting, add beaten eggs to a medium sized bowl. Stir in brown sugar, flour, vanilla essence, golden syrup and bourbon until combined. 3) Mix in the pecans and choco

Peanut butter snowmen

Easy

1) Place white chocolate chips and shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave on high for additional 30 second intervals until mixture is smoo

Chocolate Cake Pops

Easy

Add the softened butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Next beat in the egg to the mixing bowl. Add the salt and baking powder to the bowl and mix in. Add the melted dark chocolate (you can melt this gently in

Lobster mousse puff pastry bouchees

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/Gas Mark 6. 2) In a food processor, puree the lobster meat with the salt and paprika. 3) With the motor running, add the cream in a steady stream and blend until the mixture is smooth, then add the tarragon.

Frozen chocolate mousse pie

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 176 degrees C. 2) Prick holes to bottom of pie shell. Bake in oven for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. 3) In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons double cream and chocolate li

Chocolate whiskey ice cream

Easy

1) Whisk together egg yolks, whiskey and 50g sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside. 2) Put the cream, vanilla pod, vanilla seeds and 50g sugar into a saucepan over a low heat. Stir well, and simmer gently, until the chocolate is melted. 3) Remove th

Casserole queen pot pie

Easy

1) Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. 2) Preheat oven to 210C/Gas Mark 7. 3) Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken, pepper, and shallots and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flou

White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Cardamom and Rose

Medium

Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water to prevent the chocolate burning. Once melted, add the cream, milk and cardamom. Meanwhile, soak the

S'mores Tarts

Medium

Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough into a 12-inch square, about 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges and then cut the puff into 4 squares and place the

Pot Au Chocolat with Fleur de Sel

Easy

Preheat oven to 300F. Bring whipping cream and milk to a boil on low heat. The second it starts to boil, take it off the heat. Add chocolate shavings and whisk until smooth. In another bowl mix together yolks, brown sugar and cayenne. Slowly spoon

Double chocolate pudding pie

Easy

For the base: Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Spray a 23cm pie plate with cooking spray. In a food processor, crumb the digestive biscuits until finely ground. Add the butter and water and mix until the crumbs clump together. Press the crumb

Milk chocolate cupcakes

Medium

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4. 1) Prepare a cupcake/fairy cake tin with paper liners and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Sift the cake f;our, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside. 2) Melt chocolates and water o

Beef wellington with oyster pate

Medium

Replace traditional mushroom duxelles with extravagant oysters for a special meal.

Lamb Curry

Medium

Cook lamb shoulder slowly and gently for this spicy curry.

Chocolate croissant bread pudding trifle

Easy

Layer upon layer of chocolate, cream and croissants.

Chocolate dippity doughnuts

Easy

Glazes galore put a twist on these classic ring doughnuts.

Chocolate and Ricotta Pie

Medium

Giada's creamy pie is filled with sweet ricotta and topped with pine nuts.

Mudslide pie

Easy

1) Using a large mixing bowl, place biscuit crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and moist. Keep mixture at room temperature until needed for pie shells. 2) Lightly spray 2 pie tins with vegetable oil. Place the pre

Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Easy

Get your five-a-day and enjoy a gorgeous dessert at the same time.

Strawberry tiramisu cones

Medium

1) In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 225g of chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave until smooth. Dip the top of each cone into the chocolate so there is a 2.5cm rim, then roll in the crushed or ground espresso. Place the dipped cones o

Key lime mousse pie

Easy

Indulge yourself in the creamy, zingy flavours of this key lime pie recipe.

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Easy

Trufas de Chocolate Negro In a bowl, slowly pour the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, while gently folding, to incorporate the chocolate until the mixture is all one homogenous colour. Put the shaved chocolate in a shallow tray to get r

Open-Faced Plum Tart

Preheat oven to 220°C. Remove the shortcrust pastry from refrigerator ten minutes before using to soften slightly. To cut, run a knife around a round cake tin of the correct size, or a pre-cut piece of parchment paper. Line a baking sheet with

White Chocolate Egg Nog

Easy

In a medium saucepan place the milk, cream, salt, half of the sugar, vanilla essence, nutmeg, whiskey, rum, brandy, and rum and bring this all to a simmer.Whilst this is coming to a simmer, whisk the egg yolks and the rest of the sugar till they are

Chocolate Glaze

Easy

Place the chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a metal bowl and set this over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat.Dip the tops of the éclairs or profiteroles in the warm glaze and enjoy warm, cool to

Puff Pastry Tarts with St. Andre Cheese and Balsamic Strawberries

Easy

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Increase the oven to 200°C.Place the frozen pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until puffed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a

Red Beef Chilli

Medium

1) Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and saute until browned on all sides. Sprinkle with the cumin and stir well. Deglaze the pan with the beer and bring to a boil. Stir in the chocolat

Apple Cinnamon Galettes

For the Two-Crust Pie Dough 1. Stir the flour, sugar and salt to combine in a bowl or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut in the butter by hand with a pastry cutter or on low speed until just small pieces of butter are visib

Raspberry Almond Tart

Medium

Preheat the oven to 205 degrees C. Cut a 3/4-inch wide strip off each side of the pastry and reserve. Roll out the pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface to a 10-inch square. Brush the edges of the square with the egg. Working with 1 strip

Italian S\'mores

Medium

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, greaseproof paper, or foil. Arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Generously brush the butter over the bread slices. Sprinkle the slices with sugar. Ba

White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

Medium

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface. Brush the phyllo with melted butter. Top with another phyllo sheet. Repeat with more butter and 2 more phyllo sheets. Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 6 (5-inch) squares.

Chocolate grits ice cream

Medium

Chocolate grits ice cream

Chilli Chocolate Brownies with Tabasco®

Everyone’s favourites these easy to cook chocolate brownies with walnuts have a hint of Tabasco® Original which brings out the nutty flavours. Preheat oven to Gas 5 375F 190C and grease and base-line a 7in x 11in /18cm x 28cm tin. with parchment

Angel wings

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet.2) Pulse the sugar and lemon zest in a food processor until fine and fragrant. 3) Lay 1 of the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured work surface. Brush

Pecan Butter Tarts

Easy

For the dough Stir the flour, sugar and salt to combine in a bowl or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut in the butter by hand with a pastry cutter or on low speed until just small pieces of butter are visible and the mixtur

Chocolate Cookies with Dipping Bar

Medium

For the cookies: Cream the butter with the powdered sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt, and mix together until the dough comes together. Place plastic wrap on the surface of the dough and refrigera

Mint Chocolate Truffles

Medium

Heat the dark chocolates and condensed milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. The mixture will have a slight marshmallow texture. Stir in the mint extract to your taste. Remove from th

Lotte Duncan's Curried Sausage Rolls

Medium

Preheat the oven to 200?C/fan oven 180?C/gas mark 6. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and add the onion and garlic, cook gently until soft, for about 5 minutes. Now, add the spices and cook for a minute or so to release the flavour

Cocoa Nib Fried Squid with a White Chocolate Sherry Condiment and Pickled Radishes

Hard

Combine the water, sugar, white wine, bay leaf, mustard seed, coriander seed, chilli flakes, and fennel seed in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow the mixture to reduce by half, and then while still boiling, strain the mix

Singleton of Dufftown Maple & Fig Old Fashioned

Add the maple syrup and fig preserve into your serving glasses. Add a small amount of the whiskey, the chocolate and orange bitters and one ice cube. Slowly start stirring the mixture with the flat end of bar spoon. Slowly dilute the whiskey with

Tomato Basil Tarts

Easy

Toss tomatoes with red onion, garlic, olive oil and vinegar and let sit, covered, for 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours in the fridge). Strain tomato mixture, saving juices. Bring reserved juices up to a simmer and reduce to just 1 to 2 tbsp, then pou

Chocolate and Amaretto Mousse in Almond Lace Bowls

Easy

For the chocolate and amaretto mousse: Heat the cream in a small pot over medium heat. Once it starts to steam, remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted. Let cool. Carefully add the cooled chocolate cream, 2 tablespoons at a time,

Tart Tatin with Cinnamon and Star Anise

Easy

Take a pan 20cm x 6cm and chill. Slice the butter into slivers and completely cover the bottom of the pan with it. Add the cinnamon and star anise. Add all the sugar and cover the butter. Arrange the apples on top of the sugar leaving a 1 cm gap

Scorze Di Arancia Al Cioccolato

Easy

Boil the peels in water for three times, discarding the water every time. After the third time drain the peels and weigh them, then combine the same weight each of sugar and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar is dissolv

Chocolate rice pudding

Easy

1) In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar, and orange zest. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla pod and add the pod to the saucepan. Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally. 2) Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer

Chocolate creme brulee

Easy

11) Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. 2) In a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the double cream, sugar, liqueur, and vanilla. When the mixture is warm add the cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until blended. 3) Place the egg y

Chocolate bread pudding

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. 2) Lightly grease a 32 by 23-cm baking dish and fill with bread cubes. 3) In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, and liqueur. 4) In another bowl, combine the granulated and brown sugars with the coco

S'more brulee

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Bring the cream and milk to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Reduce the heat to low. Add the finely chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and very smooth. Remove from the heat. 3) In a large bowl, whis

Concord Grape Focaccia

Easy

Stir together yeast, wine, honey, and warm water in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup flour (mixture will be lumpy). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in draft-free place about 40 minutes, until doubled in size. A

Decadent Chocolate Sauce

Easy

Slowly heat condensed milk, chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a small heavy-bottomed saucepot over low heat, stirring often. Once chocolate is melted (but still looks grainy), increase heat to medium and stir constantly until smooth and creamy.

Peanut Butter Truffles

Easy

Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Roll rounded teaspoons of the mixture into round balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Roll the peanut butt

Creamy Tiramisu Pudding

Easy

Heat 3 cups milk and coffee until just below a simmer. In a bowl, whisk remaining 1 cup milk, egg yolks and cornstarch, whisking in sugar only when milk is heated. Slowly whisk milk into egg mixture, stirring constantly. Return milk mixture

PB 'n Chocolate Bread Pudding Bonanza

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180°C.Place the toasted bread cubes into a standard loaf pan sprayed with non-stick spray and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.In a blender, combine soymilk, egg substitute, peanut butter, brown sugar, and salt. Process on m

Pear and Spiced Chocolate Tart

Medium

Bring pears, sugar, water and lemon juice up to a simmer. Cook pear just below a simmer (and place a plate or piece of parchment over surface of liquid to keep pears from floating) until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. After pear

Very Vanilla Cupcakes

For the cupcakes Preheat oven to 350 °F and line mini muffin tins with paper liners Sift flours, baking powder and salt and set aside. Whisk milk, oil and vanilla bean paste together and set aside. Whip egg whites with 6 tbsp of sugar unti

Hazelnut truffles

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 150°C/Gas mark 3. Chop the hazelnuts, place them on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 10 minutes (if the hazelnuts have skin on them, roast them for 25 minutes). Set aside to cool. 2) Chop the chocolate finely and pla

Holiday Biscotti

Medium

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat i

Tri-Colour Raspberry Tart

Easy

For the Tart For crust, cream butter and sugar together. Stir in egg yolks, adding one at a time. Sift together flour, cocoa and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix until dough just comes together. Shape in to a disc and chill until ready to r

Easy sticky buns

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Place a 12 cup bun tin on a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper. 3) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. 4) Place 1 rounded tablespoo

Saffron poached pears and chocolate mousse

Easy

Saffron poached pears and chocolate mousse

Cinnamon Vanilla Wedding Cake

Medium

Combine the egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and whisk to combine. Place bowl over simmering water while whisking regularly until the mixture reaches 140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and the sugar is completely dissolved. Remov

Chocolate Truffles

Easy

Place the cream in a heat-proof bowl and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook until heated through. Using a wire whisk, slowly stir the white chocolate into the warm cream until completely melted. Whisk in the Baileys and vanilla.

Deeply Chocolate Gelato

Medium

Heat the milk, cream and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a 2-litre saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts to simmer. Add the cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until smooth. Pour into a heat-proof measuring cup. Place the egg yolks a

White Chocolate Bark

Easy

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Using a pencil, draw an 8-by-10-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over so the pencil mark doesn't get onto the chocolate and place it on a sheet pan. Place the pistachios in one l

Pandan, Coconut and Chocolate Fudge

Easy

For the pandan layer combine the pandan extract with the condensed milk. In a microwave-proof mix the green condensed milk with the milk powder and microwave on high power for one minute at a time for four minutes. Remove from the microwave in betwee

Chocolate French toast (pain perdu)

Easy

1) Grease the baking dish with 15g of the butter. 2) Place half of the cream, the milk, sugar and remaining butter into a saucepan set over a medium heat. 3) Add the vanilla, and salt and bring to a simmer. 4) Put the chocolate into a medium bo

Blondies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter and flour 23cm by 33cm baking pan. 2) In a small sauce pan melt the butter. Put the light brown sugar in a large bowl, add the butter, and stir to combine. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs and va

Chocolate Croissants

Easy

Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas 7. Unfurl the sheet of pastry and then cut it into 6 squares. Cut each square diagonally to give 2 triangles (they will appear quite small). Put the triangle with the wider part facing you and the point away from

Chocolate Mousse Cups

Hard

For the white chocolate mousse, place the white chocolate and butter in a medium bowl, with a strainer placed over it. Heat the milk to just below a simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk the yolks, sugar and cornflour together. Whisk the hot milk into th

Chocolate Salami

Easy

Place the sugar and chocolate in a large bowl, place the bowl onto a saucepan of boiling water, being careful that the bowl doesn't touch the water. Once the chocolate has begun to melt, turn the heat down and add the cocoa, orange zest and butter, m

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Using 1/2 tablespoon butter grease a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with a parchment round. Cover pan underneath and along sides with foil and set in a roasting pan. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil.

Mango Tarte Tatin with Coconut and Peanut Brittle

Easy

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius or 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper or a silicone sheet. Pour the sugar into a heavy-based, non-stick frying pan and set over a medium heat. Gently tilt and swirl the pan (d

Spumoni ice cream sandwiches

Easy

1) Spread the biscuits with jam. Scoop ice cream onto 6 biscuits, top with 6 more and press down lightly. Wrap the sandwiches and freeze. 2) Serve once frozen.

Espresso Ice Cream

Easy

1) Heat the single cream until it forms bubbles around the edge of the pan and steam starts to rise. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until mixed. Slowly add the hot cr

Ice cream sodas

Easy

1) For the ice cream soda: Pour 3 tbsp of raspberry or chocolate syrup, or 1 tsp of vanilla plus 45ml double cream in a tall ice cream soda glass. Whisk with a fork, then slowly, while still whisking, add the soda water until the glass is three-quart

Paula's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream

Easy

Rich butter cake folded into ice cream.

Peanut butter and jam swirled ice cream with vanilla wafers

Easy

1) In a large bowl combine the ice cream, jam or preserve and the smooth peanut butter. Gently stir to combine, leaving streaks of jam and peanut butter throughout the ice cream. 2) Spoon the mixture into 4 dessert bowls. Garnish each bowl with 2

Raspberry stracciatelle ice cream

Medium

1) Bring the cream and milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and yolks until pale and thickened. Slowly whisk in the warm cream mixture then return to the saucepan over a medium-high heat. 2) Stir continuously u

Chocolate bark with mixed nuts and dried cherries

Easy

1) Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth and velvety. Spread evenly onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. 2) Top with pistachios, almonds and cherries. Cool for about 40 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

Kathleen King's double chocolate almond cookies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. 2) In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. 3) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter and sugars. Add the eg

Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cones

Easy

Ricotta and chocolate chip ice cream: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and milk until smooth. Add the simple syrup and vanilla essence. Stir to combine. Pour the ricotta mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the m

Tomato basil elephant ears

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. 2) To make the paste, place the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt and pepper. With the processor runni

Cheese straws

Easy

Assemble these cheesy morsels now and freeze. Bake just before serving.

Onion and goat cheese tartlets

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Take a 6cm round cookie cutter and cut out 12 rounds from 2 sheets of puff pastry. Take a 12 hole mini muffin pan and place rounds of dough into each hole, pressing gently to form a cup and giving room for the filli

Tomato and mozzarella tarts

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside. 2) On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 7.5-cm round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking tray. Prick th

Panini with Chocolate and Brie

Easy

Brie and chocolate may sound outrageous but it tastes outstanding.

Party Popcorn

Medium

Sunny Anderson tosses popcorn with toffee and peanuts for a sweet party snack.

Chocolate-dipped apples

Easy

Chocolate-dipped apples

Biscuit dough truffles

Easy

Biscuit dough truffles

Cherry Almond Chocolate Clusters

Easy

1) In a medium bowl, toss together the almonds and the cherries. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. 2) Melt half of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. M

Oven roasted maple gorp

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Place maple syrup on the stove with cinnamon and vanilla over medium low heat to infuse the flavour. Warm syrup a couple of minutes, remove. 3) Combine oats, hazelnuts, almonds, sultanas, cranberries and seeds in a

Chicken mushroom and rasher bacon pie

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C/Gas mark 8. Fry the rasher bacon strips in the oil until beginning to crisp, then add the sliced mushrooms and soften them in the pan with the rasher bacon. Turn the chicken strips in the plain flour and thyme (y

Love birds - chicken in pastry

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. 2) Season the chicken with salt, pepper and rosemary. Cut each piece of chicken in half across the breast giving you 8 equal portions. 3) Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the

Chicken, mushroom and bacon pie

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas mark 7. Fry the bacon strips in the oil until beginning to crisp, then add the sliced mushrooms and soften them in the pan with the bacon. 2) Turn the chicken strips in the flour and thyme (you could toss them about i

Chocolate lobster taco - signature taco

Medium

For the tacos: 1) Cook rasher bacon in a small skillet on medium heat until very crispy. Remove from pan and pat dry with a paper towel. 2) Heat the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave until just melted. Dip rasher bacon into the chocol

Mini burgers

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/Gas 6. Line a rimmed baking tray with greaseproof paper; set aside. 2) In a large bowl, mix together the beef, tomato ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 equal-size patties. In a large heavy

Tart Tatin, Apple Granite and Apple Parfait

Easy

1) For the mousse, place the apples and lemon juice and a little bit of water in a pan, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover with a lid, cook for about 7-9 min until the apples are tender. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Cool down. 2) Puree

Iced Coffee

Easy

Make the coffee following the instructions for the coffee machine. Place jug of coffee into refrigerator and allow to cool completely. This should take about 1 hour. Pour the coffee over ice in glasses and serve.

Chocolate caramel hazelnut ice coffee

Easy

1) Stir together the espresso, simple syrup, melted chocolate, caramel syrup and hazelnut liqueur in a heat-proof pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 2) Fill tall glasses with ice and fill 3/4 of the glass with coffee mixture and top of

Chocolate covered strawberries

Easy

1) Chop pretzels and nuts and place in 2 separate bowls. 2) Chop the chocolate. 3) Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and velvety. 4) Line a baking sheet with parchment

Chocolate Espresso Cups

Easy

This chocolate and coffee mix is the perfect combionation of bitter and sweet.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sundae

Easy

Sneak your peanut butter fix into this sauce with the smooth variety.

Holiday Hot Chocolate

Easy

1) In a saucepan on medium heat, heat the milk and cream to just below the simmering point. 2) Remove the pan from the heat and add the white chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, add the vanilla, vanilla pod seeds, and 55 to 75ml orange liqueur

Hot chocolate

Easy

1) In a small saucepan over low heat, bring 1 litre of milk to a simmer. In a small bowl mix the remaining 65ml with the cocoa powder until smooth. 2) Stir in cocoa mixture and sugar into the milk and stir, without boiling, until the sugar is disso

Hot chocolate

Easy

1) Heat the milk and gold top or single cream in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point. 2) Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates, stirring to dissolve. 3) When the chocolates are melted, add the sugar, vanilla

Peppermint chocolate coffee

Easy

1) Add chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup and coffee to a coffee mug. Mix together. 2) Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Toffee hot chocolate

Easy

1) Heat milk, water, granulated sugar to a boil, remove from heat and stir in chocolate and butterscotch chips until they melt into milk. Pour into small mugs or cups and top with whipped cream swirls and crushed toffee.

Gorp

Easy

1) Dump all the ingredients into a large and resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and give it a good shake to combine the stuff together. Serve.

Espresso granita with whipped cream

Easy

1) In a 23-by-33 cm glass baking dish, carefully pour in hot espresso and whisk in granulated sugar until dissolved completely. 2) Place dish in freezer and every hour, scrape the mixture with a large fork to create the granita texture. The granita

Hot fudge sauce

Easy

1) In a jug combine the cream, butter and salt. Set aside. 1) In a medium saucepan heat the sugar, golden syrup and water, stirring, until dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Cook until a dark amber

Chocolate covered peanut candy bar

Easy

1) Combine all the ingredients for the centres, except for the icing sugar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until the caramel melts and the mixture is smooth. 2) Stir in 90g of the icing sugar. 3) Heat until the mixture measures

Chocolate peanut butter cups

Easy

1) In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, salt and icing sugar until firm. 2) Slowly melt the chocolate chips in a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, taking care that the base of the bowl does not touch the water. Alternatively, m

Chocolate S'mores

Easy

A retro American treat made with biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate.

Sweet dreams chocolate fudge candy

Easy

1) Line an 20 by 20-cm with aluminium foil. Set aside. 2) In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.

Frozen banana split

Easy

1) Line a 32.5 by 22.5-cm baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. 2) Place half of ice-cream sandwiches evenly over bottom of pan, completely covering bottom, cutting sandwiches to fit, if necessary. Top evenly with banana slices. 3) Pour hot

Baked figs with chopped pistachios in mascarpone

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C, gas mark 4. 2) For each fig, cut a cross over the stem end, just deep enough to gently squeeze the fig open. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. 3) Meanwhile, combine the honey

Chocolate river over drunken berries

Easy

1) Soak the berries in the liqueur for 20 minutes. 2) Melt the chocolate with the cream and salt over low heat until smooth and combined. 3) Remove the berries to two dessert bowls with a slotted spoon. Drown the drunken berries in the chocolat

Frozen Berries with Hot White Chocolate

Easy

1) Combine the chocolate, double cream, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. 2) About 5 minutes before serving, remove the berries from the freezer and place them on individual se

Grilled apricots with bittersweet chocolate and almonds

Easy

1) Heat griddle to high. Brush apricots with oil and griddle, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. 2) Turn over and continue cooking for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with melted chocolate and almonds.

Cafe au lait with chocolate dipped spoons

Easy

1) Make the chocolate dipped spoons: melt the chocolate over a double broiler until and stir until smooth. Dip the cookies into the chocolate and transfer them to a parchment paper lined baking sheet to cool and harden (yields 6 spoons). 2) Heat the

Chocolate malted cherry float

Easy

1) Place two to three scoops of chocolate ice cream into each of 4 medium size glasses. 2) Slowly pour the cherry vanilla soda over the ice cream and top with chopped malted milk balls and a maraschino cherry. 3) Serve with long spoons and a stra

Frothy Chocolate Espresso Shake

Easy

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-low heat. Add the hot chocolate mix and espresso powder. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the milk. Place the frozen y

Frothy chocolate espresso shake

Easy

1) In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-low heat. Add the hot chocolate mix and espresso powder. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the milk.2) Place the frozen

Easy Cheese Danish

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. 2) Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream on low speed until smooth. With the mixer stil

Chocolate-hazelnut dipped fruit

Medium

1) Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Set aside. Using paper towels, pat the pineapple pieces dry. Thread the skewers starting with a piece of pineapple, then a banana slice and then a grape. Repeat with the remaining fruit

French Chocolate Bark

Medium

1) Melt the 2 chocolates in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. 2) Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a 23 by 25cm rectangle on the paper. Turn the paper facedown on the baking sheet

Chocolate and Vanilla Sundaes

Easy

1) To make the chocolate sauce, place the cream and chocolate chips in a bowl set over simmering water and stir just until the chocolate melts. Add the honey and coffee and stir until smooth. Set aside. 2) To assemble the sundaes, place 1 scoop of

Chocolate ganache

Easy

1) Place the chopped chocolate into a large bowl. In a heavy saucepan heat the cream until it just begins to simmer. 2) Pour the cream over the chocolate. Stir until all of the chocolate has melted. The ganache is ready to pour.

Bob's peppermint pie

Easy

1) Soften gelatine in water and set aside. Put 115 ml double cream in a small saucepan with candies and cook over low heat until candy melts. 2) Add gelatine mixture and mix well. Let cool and fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust, sprinkle with

Cannoli with chocolate drizzle

Easy

1) In a food processor add ricotta, sugar, goat cheese, orange zest and vanilla. Pulse until incorporated, do not over-mix. 2) Place filling into a resealable plastic bag and cut the tip off to create a piping bag. Fill each shell with the cannoli f

Chai's big bite cocktail

Easy

1) Fill a blender with ice, pour in the coffee liqueur, Irish cream, vodka, chai and milk and blend thoroughly. Pour into tall iced tea glasses. 2) Garnish the top of each drink with shaved chocolate, freshly grated nutmeg and a mint sprig.

Cherry-chocolate coffee float

Easy

1) Add the ice cream to a serving glass or mug. Slowly pour the hot espresso over the ice cream and drizzle with the cherry syrup. 2) Garnish with whipped cream, a cherry and shaved chocolate. Serve immediately.

Chocolate chip cookie s'mores

Easy

Help the kids leave out cookies with a twist for Santa this Christmas.

Chocolate covered strawberries

Easy

1) Rinse, but do not hull the strawberries. Drain and pat completely dry. 2) Put the chocolate a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, taking care not to let the bottom of the bowl come into contact with the water. 3) Once the cho

Chocolate dipped cannoli

Easy

1) In a large bowl, whip together amaretto, cinnamon, double cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form. 2) In a medium bowl, combine the pistachios and ricotta and stir in half of the whipped cream. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Fill

Chocolate Dipped Delights

Easy

1) Place the chocolates and double cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. 2) Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Dip each strawberry halfway in the chocolate mixture and

Chocolate espresso bellini

Easy

1) In a small saucepan combine the sugar and espresso over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. 2) Place the chocolate in a small bowl. Pour the sugar and espresso mixture over the chocolate and let sit until the chocolate

Chocolate ganache

Easy

1) Heat the cream in a saucepan set over a medium heat, until almost boiling. 2) Put the chocolate and golden syrup into a bowl. 3) Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the mixture in the bowl, stirring until the chocolate has melted.

Chocolate hazelnut panna cotta

Easy

1) Put the gelatine sheets into a bowl of cold water and leave them to soak whilst you are heating the cream. 2) Combine the double cream and chocolate hazelnut spread in a medium saucepan and put it over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil and the

Pomegranate and Mint Sorbet

Easy

For the pomegranate sorbet: 1) In a glass pitcher, combine the mint simple syrup, pomegranate juice and orange juice. Pour the pomegranate mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2) During the last

Chocolate honey almond tart

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. 2) Butter the bottom and sides of a 22.5cm spring-form cake tin. 3) Place the chocolate biscuits and almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Process for about 20 to 30 seconds, until the mixture forms

Chocolate Macchiato

Easy

Try this delicious creamy drink as a sophisticated subsitute for dessert.

Chocolate mess

Easy

1) Prepare cake mix according to directions on box and bake in a 25-cm ring pan. Allow to cool in pan. 2) Boil cream and remove from the heat. Place the chocolate pieces into a bowl and pour cream over the chocolate and mix until a smooth texture

Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

Easy

Melt the chopped chocolate, condensed milk, butter and salt in a heavy based pan on a low heat. Put the nuts into a freezer bag and bash them with a rolling pin, until broken up into both big and little pieces. Add the nuts to the melted chocolate an

Chocolate pudding and pretzels

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) On a sheet tray, gently toss pretzels, butter and 2 tbsps sugar. Bake until sugar melts and crystallizes on the pretzels, about 10 minutes. 3) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, 115g sugar a

Chocolate quesadillas

Easy

1) For the cocoa chilli powder; add all the ingredients to a small bowl and combine well. Set aside. 2) For the quesadillas; heat a large nonstick frying pan or griddle over a medium-high heat. Spread 1 side of each tortilla with butter. 3) Lay 2

Chocolate spaetzle

Easy

1) Put the creme fraiche, eggs, and vanilla paste in the blender and puree. Pour the melted chocolate into the running blender. Puree until smooth and emulsified. 2) Sift all the dry ingredients (sugar, salt, flour, cocoa powder, atomised chocola

Chocolate truffles

Easy

1) Place the spices into a small frying pan and dry roast them until fragrant. Add the double cream and leave for one hour to infuse. Pass through a sieve to remove the spices. 2) Reheat the strained cream and pour into a bowl with the chocolate.

Chocolate waffle

Easy

1) Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. 2) In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. 3) In another bowl beat together the eggs, melted butter and vanilla. Add the buttermi

Chocolate zabaglione

Medium

1) Add cream and chocolate to a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth. Set aside and keep warm. 2) Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, marsala, and salt in a large glass bowl until blended

Chocolate-cherries alaska bomb

Easy

1) Line a small, round bottomed, 20cm stainless steel bowl with cling film, letting it hang over the sides. Spoon the ice cream into the prepared bowl, pressing it down as you go. Smooth the surface of the ice cream with a rubber spatula. Top the ice

Chocolate-dipped cannoli with orange ricotta filling

Easy

For the chocolate: 1) Melt chocolate over a double boiler and dip half of each cannoli shell in the chocolate. 2) Allow any excess chocolate to drip off then lay shells out on a silpat or waxed paper-lined tray to set while you prepare the fi

Classic chocolate fondue

Easy

1) Over low flame, heat cream until warm, but do not bring to a boil. Pour in chocolate while stirring continuously. Mixture will become smooth. Stir in liqueur and transfer to a fondue pot. 2) Dip with various fruits or dessert treats.

Coconut-cream trifle

Medium

1) In a medium saucepan have 450ml of water boiling. Place gelatin into a medium heat-proof bowl or large heat-proof measuring cup. Pour the hot water over the gelatine. Stir to make sure it dissolves. Add 450ml of cold water to the gelatin. Place t

Dummy fudge

Easy

1) Butter a 9 by 9-inch baking dish. 2) Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and condensed milk in double boiler on medium heat. Once smooth remove from heat. Add vanilla and nuts. 3) Scoop into baking dish and chill in refrigerator until set

Gelato Bar

Easy

For the milk chocolate sauce:1) Combine the cream and honey in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 2) Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let stand until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes, then whisk to combine.

Grilled brioche s'mores

Easy

A quick and easy dessert that everyone will enjoy.

Grilled Figs with Ricotta and Molasses or Melted Chocolate

Easy

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Skewer figs, leaving enough room in between, and brush lightly with canola oil. Place figs, cut side down, on grill and cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle ha

Guinness milkshake

Easy

1) Add the ice cream and the Guinness to a blender, and blend until smooth. 2) Pour into serving glasses and garnish with the chocolate curls and the praline cookies.

Honey apple and nectarine tarts with whipped mascarpone

Easy

1) Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Transfer to the baking tray, well spaced apart. 2)Make a border around the outside of each pastry square by

Instant Chocolate Mousse

Easy

Put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and water in a heavy-based saucepan. Put the saucepan on the stove, over heat, though keep it fairly gentle, to melt, stirring every now and again. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile whip the cream with the va

Italian hot fudge sundae

Easy

1) Bring 165ml of cream and espresso to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth. 2) Beat the remaining 250ml of cream, adding icing sugar one tablespoon a

Malted marshmallow white chocolate royale

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except vanilla essence and whipped cream, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate has melted. Add vanilla essence. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. 2) When ready to serve,

Manhattan mousse

Easy

1) In a small bowl, pour vermouth over dried cherries to rehydrate. Macerate for 30 minutes or until cherries are plump. 2) Meanwhile, using a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter together. Remove melted chocolate from heat and stir in whiskey.

Naughty but spiced chocolate pot

Easy

1) Place chocolate into a heat proof mixing bowl. 2) Place a saucepan on low-medium heat and fill it with the cream. Warm the cream until it begins to lightly and slowly boil. Add the warm cream to the chocolate and continually stir to melt the c

Cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce

Easy

For the cinnamon twists: 1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 2) In a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon, sesame seeds, cardamom, a

Deep-dish apple tarte tatin

Easy

Tyler Florence packs in as much apple possible with his deep dish recipe.

Icy coffee punch

Easy

1) Add the coffee, chocolate syrup and milk to a large pitcher and stir to combine. 2) Put 3 scoops of ice cream into each mug. Pour the coffee mixture over the ice cream and enjoy.

Individual fruit compote pies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C. 2) In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Set aside. 3) Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-cm thick. Cut 12 (9-cm) circles from the puff pastry. If the dough begins to stick

Ina's Tiramisu

Easy

1) Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until very thick and light yellow. 2) Lower the speed to medium and add 60ml of the rum, 65ml of the espresso a

Triple chocolate mocha pie

Medium

1) Crust preparation: Pulverize cookies in food processor until fine crumbs. add almonds, salt and butter. Press into 20cm pie plate. Put in freezer for about 10 minutes to set. 2) Mocha filling preparations: Beat mascarpone cheese and granulated s

Panettone Trifle

Easy

Divide half the panettone cubes between six old-fashioned pudding glasses or wine glasses. Sprinkle half of the liqueur over the panettone and top with half the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layering with the remaining panettone, liqueur, and mascarpone

Nutella tarte

Easy

1) Whip cream with a whisk until soft peaks form then whisk in the liqueur. Slather the cream over the tart and garnish with shaved chocolate using a vegetable peeler, if using. Serve.

Paula's flyin' fryin' UFOs

Medium

For the ice cream sandwiches: 1) Sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two biscuits. Make up 4 sandwiches. 2) Freeze all the sandwiches solid. For the batter:1) Mix all the ingredients in a shallow bowl or pie dish. For the UFO's: 1) Half fill a de

Peppermint bark recipe

Easy

1) Place the candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 0.5cm chunks or smaller. 2) Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a glass bowl over a pan of hot water. 3) Combine the candy cane chunks with the chocolate (add the peppermint flavou

Pronto tiramisu

Easy

1) In a medium bowl mix the coffee and amaretto. Add the crushed ladyfingers and let soak for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, whip the double cream and brown sugar until soft peaks form. 2) Take 4 dessert glasses and place soaked ladyfingers into the bottom

Rum raisin tiramisu

Easy

1) Place the raisins and 30ml of rum in a bowl, cover with cling film, and place in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Uncover and set aside to cool. 2) Beat the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment

Snickerdoodles

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Combine the butter, vegetable fat, sugar and eggs in the bowl of a mixer. Blend in the flour. Shape the dough into 2 1/2cm balls. 3) Combine 2 tbsp of sugar and the cinnamon. Roll the balls in the sugar-cinn

Spanish sundaes

Easy

1) Bring a small pan of water to simmer over a low heat. Stand the jar of chocolate sauce in the water and heat until warmed through. Season the warm sauce with cinnamon and cayenne. 2) Whisk the cream, almond essence and sugar in a medium bowl unt

Strawberry cannoli parfaits

Easy

1) In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and amaretto. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. 2) In a large bowl, whip the cream with the icing sugar until soft peaks form (tips curl). In a medium bowl, stir half of the whipped cr

Sweet dreams chocolate fudge

Easy

1) Line an 20-by-20 cm pan with aluminium foil. Set aside. 2) In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thic

Traditional s'mores

Easy

Smoky, caramelised marshmallow, melting chocolate, yum.

Whipped-up chocolate ricotta tiramisu

Easy

1) Cut the sponge fingers in half. Reserve. 2) In a large bowl, using a hand-mixer, combine the ricotta, mascarpone, cream, cognac and sugar until light and creamy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. 3) Pour the coffee into a shallow dish. Dip 2 spo

Work-a-holic's hot chocolate

Easy

1) Sprinkle the cornflour over 120ml of the milk in a small bowl and whisk to dissolve. Add the sugar and egg yolks and whisk well. 2) In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over low heat, bring the remaining 480ml of the milk and the vanilla pod jus

Panettone Trifle

Easy

1) Using an electric mixer, beat the mascarpone cheese, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and espresso powder in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. 2) Divide half of the panettone cubes among 6 wine glasses or old-fashioned glasses. Sprinkle

Chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast

Easy

1) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside. 2) Place one tablespoon of ricotta in the centre of four of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly. Top with about six slices of strawberries and a teaspoon of choco

Go Get 'Em Smoothie

Easy

Put all ingredients into a blender and whiz to mix. Pour into a tall glass and drink before dashing out of the door.

Sweet crepes

Medium

1) Put the flour and salt and in a large mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the milk. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, and then whisk in the sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. 2) Heat a 20 cm n

Heirloom tomato and basil tart

Easy

This tart makes a colourful starter, fit for sharing with friends.

Wild mushroom turnovers with Romano cheese

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Unroll the puff pastry on a flat surface. Roll the pastry into a 36-cm square. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the pastry into twelve squares. 3) Top each square with the mushrooms (about 1 heaped tea

Almond joy martini

Easy

The memories of trick or treat sweets in a deliciously saccharine cocktail.

Apricot and Walnut Filo Cups

Easy

Special Equipment: a 12-count mini muffin pan Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 190°C / 375°F. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the apricots, walnuts, honey, one tablespoon orange zest, orange jui

Chocoholic smoothie with peppermint rim

Easy

1) In a blender, add the yoghurt, ice, milk and chocolate syrup. Puree until smooth. 2) Moisten the rims of each glass and press into crushed candy cane. 3) Drizzle chocolate syrup in each glass then pour in the smoothie.

Coffee Frappe

Easy

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a large, tall glass. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and desired amounts of cinnamon and chocolate.

Cookie Dough Truffles

Easy

In a large bowl cream butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and add milk. Add chocolate morsels and pecans, mixing well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper; chill

Holiday hot cocoa

Easy

1) In a large saucepan over a medium heat, heat all the milk to just below simmering point. 2) Remove the pan from the heat and add the white chocolate. When the chocolate has melted, add the vanilla extract and seeds and the liqueur, according to

Hoppin' hot scotch

Easy

1) In an Irish coffee glass or mug put the schnapps and the Amaretto followed by the hot chocolate. 2)Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Serve at once.

Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marshmallows

Medium

3 tablespoons (3 packets) powdered gelatine * 2 cups cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 2 egg whites** 2 cups confectioners' granulated sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting pan and marshmallows Butter, for greasing pan In a medium sized saucepan soa

Grown-Up Milkshake

Easy

Scoop ice cream into a blender. Pour in white chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, and brandy. Make sure the top of the blender is tightly in place and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Milky Way Martini

Easy

Relive the chocolate bars of your childhood with this dreamy drink.

Iced Mocha Frappe

Easy

In a heat-proof bowl or pitcher, add the coffee, hot chocolate mix, and sugar. Stir until well combined. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze, covered, for at least 3 hours and up to 1 week. Put the frozen cubes in a blender. Add the c

Mama's iced mocha

Easy

1) Combine all the ingredients, except the ice, in a blender and process until frothy. Pour over ice filled glasses and serve.

Red hot santa tini

Easy

Far too spicy and sophisticated for Santa, save it for yourself!

S'mores Delight - Christmas Special

Medium

This very grown up version of the American classic is sure to delight.

Tiramisu

Easy

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add one tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined. In a small

El Dorado hot chocolate

Medium

1) Stir the sugar and 2 tbsp of the water together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and continue to cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until the sugar is a dark golden caramel, 7 to 10 minutes. (

Mexican hot chocolate

Easy

1) Cut the chocolate into small pieces. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a scald. Add the chocolate and mix with a molinillo or whisk until very frothy. Serve immediately.This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a

Minted hot chocolate

Easy

1) Heat 250ml of the milk in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Add the chocolate, stirring constantly, until melted. 2) When the chocolate has melted, increase the heat to medium and add the remainder of the milk while whisking rapidly. Do not all

Sharon's seriously toasty Texas hot chocolate

Easy

1) In the top of a double boiler melt the chocolate. In a separate heavy saucepan, heat the milk and cream on low until hot (don't let it bubble). Once hot, add 3 tbsp of this milk and cream to the melted chocolate and mix well. Blend in the rest of

White Christmas

Easy

1) Mix all the ingredients and serve straight up in a snifter.

Frozen hot chocolate

Easy

1) Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended. 2) Remove fro

Hot chocolate bar

Easy

1)For the Cinnamon sugar:Cut the vanilla pod in half, lengthwise. Using the back of a knife, scrape along the inside of the vanilla bean to collect the seeds. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small bowl. Add sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine. Se

Caramel apples

Medium

For the caramel apples: 1) Remove the stems from the apples, scrub the apples under warm water and dry them. Insert a chopstick through the top of the apple all the way to the bottom. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside. 2) Put the

Open faced banana cinnamon toasts

Easy

1) Stir the honey, orange juice and zest and vanilla into the cream cheese until smooth. 2) Toast the bread slices. Peel and slice or dice the bananas. Spread a heaping tbsp of the cream cheese mixture on each toast, lay the banana slices on top, a

Frozen chocolate bananas

Easy

This simple fruit-based dessert is pure indulgence - and one of your five a day!

Grilled figs with ricotta and treacle or melted chocolate

Easy

1) Preheat a griddle to medium-high. 2) Skewer figs, leaving enough room in between, and brush lightly with canola oil. Place figs, cut side down, on grill and cook until brown, about 2 mins. Remove from heat and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzl

Milk chocolate banana pudding

Medium

1) Place milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Whisk in both chocolates and heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. 2) Whisk together the yolks, sugar, and cornflour in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the chocolate-milk mixtur

Christmas cookie cocktail

Easy

1) Drizzle chocolate sauce on a chilled martini glass. 2) Add a measure of White Godiva Vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream, peppermint schnapps and single cream. 3) Garnish with a miniature candy cane or chocolate shavings.

Cinnamon and Vanilla Pod Hot Chocolate

Easy

A good hot chocolate is a treat any time of the year.

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Fondue

Easy

In a heatproof bowl rested over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate. Stir together cream and wine and then gradually stir into the melted chocolate to combine. Stir in ground Sichuan peppercorns. Transfer to fondue pot to keep warm and serve

Chocolate Mess

Easy

Strictly for grown ups, this chocolate Eton Mess hides a little tipple.

Tequila Chilli Chocolate with Strawberries

Easy

Matt's spiked chocolate sauce is sure to add some spice to your celebrations.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse

Easy

Melt the chocolate and set aside to cool. Whip the cream to soft peaks and set aside. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until they hold firm peaks and with the whisk still on h

Chocolate Chip Fluffy Pancakes

Easy

It's best to prepare your homemade sweet orange butter before you start your pancakes. To make the butter, pour the cream into a mixing bowl and using an electric whisk, start beating. Keep beating until the cream starts to look like its curdling it

PB & J Doughnut

Easy

For the peanut butter glaze combine 240ml melted butter, milk and cream and whisk together. Then add in the peanut butter and mix until you get a thick, toffee-like consistency and leave to one side, until needed.Mix together the honey and 120ml melt

Chocolate Pudding and Pretzels

Medium

Pre-heat oven to 200°C. On a sheet tray, gently toss pretzels, butter and two tablespoons of sugar. Bake until sugar melts and crystallizes on the pretzels, about ten minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, 100g sug

No-Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Whipped Cream

Easy

For the crust: Pulse the pretzels in a food processor until finely ground. In a large bowl, combine the pretzel crumbs, butter and brown sugar. Mix with your hands. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Cover and r

Bacon Chocolates

Easy

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and render until crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove the excess grease. Melt the chocolate on the top of a double boiler over medium heat. Remove from the heat when the chocolate is 80-percent melted

Panna Cotta

Easy

Add the cream, milk, vanilla seeds and pod to a bowl and whisk together. Then sprinkle with gelatin. Whisk together and let sit for 5 minutes while you gather the other ingredients so the gelatin can bloom. Heat the milk mixture in a medium saucep

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Hard

Chop the chocolates and place them in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan simmering water. Stir until melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature. Mix the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted

Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

Easy

For the vanilla-white chocolate whipped cream: Heat the cream and vanilla in a pot, stirring, until it starts to steam (do not let it boil). Discard the vanilla bean. Place the white chocolate in a bowl, and pour the cream on top, mixing until melted

Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnuts

Take a knife and shave a few pieces of chocolate then chop the rest. Pour the water in a pan and bring to a simmer. Take off the heat, add the chocolate, stir until melted. Pour into a bowl placed on top of another bowl filled with ice. Whisk u

Banana Splits and Easy Chocolate Sauce

Easy

Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water or the sauce will burn. Add the chocolate, cream, butter and Lyle’s Golden Syrup® and stir with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes until melted and a

Chocolate Curls

Medium

Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl with the vegetable shortening. Throw it in the microwave until the shortening is melted and hot, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir with a fork to combine thoroughly. Next, pour the melted chocolate over the

Campfire Banana Boats

Medium

Split the bananas lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through. The goal is to create a boat to hold the ingredients. Load the bananas 1/4 cup each of the caramel bits, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Crumble 1 whole graham cracker onto each

Brown Butter Toffee

Easy

Line an 8 by 8 baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium-heavy saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown rice syrup with a wooden spoon or heatproof rubber spatula. Continue to stir constantly until the mixture reaches 270 de

Savoury Hors D'Oeuvres

Medium

Sesame Cheese Straws Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to an 8-inch square. Brush the entire surface with eggwash and sprinkle it with the Parmesan and

Tarte Flambée

Easy

For dough, blend together warm water and yeast and allow to stand 5 minutes until a froth develops. Add salt and flours and mix with a wooden spoon until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and k

Lime and Bitter Chocolate Cheesecake

Easy

Mix the biscuits with the melted buttery spread then press onto the base of the tin. Chill for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the soft cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Add the lime zest and juice (watch it thicken!). Spoon the m

Banana and Toffee Log

Medium

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C with fan) To make the sponge sieve the self raising flour and crush the bananas and the Carnation caramel with a fork. Beat the eggs and sugar with an electric beater until light and fluffy. Fold the flour in

Wicked Cupcakes

Medium

Special equipment: 12 muffin cups with paper liners For the cupcakes: 1) Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 150C/Gas 2. Set the liners in the muffin cups. 2) Put the chocolate and prune juice in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat i

Chocolate Orange Fondue

Easy

Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the cream, zest, coffee and Grand Marnier and stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and serv

White Chocolate Lollipops

Easy

Special equipment: 20 lollipop sticks. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place a sheet of non-stick silicone or parchment paper on a sheet pan. Place 12 ounces of the white chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl and put it in the microwave on high fo

Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

Easy

Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Place over a small saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.Place the melted chocolate, avocados, agave, cocoa powder, al

Gina's Chocolate Covered Bacon

Easy

Melt both the semisweet chocolate and white chocolate in separate double boilers. Whisk until completely smooth. Remove them from the heat.Dunk the bacon into the semisweet chocolate and make sure it is completely coated. Let excess drip off and lay

Roasted squash and apple tart

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Cut the sides of the squash to make a rectangular shape. Slice the squash into six 5 by 10-cm rectangles. Toss the squash in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and the ground clove and brow

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Marzipan Pumpkin Truffles

Pecan-Caramel Spiders

Black Velvet Cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue

Slow Cooker Brownie Cake

Slow-Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Tempting Chocolate Truffle Cake

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

Cincinnati Chilli Dogs with Chocolate

Chocolate peanut butter pie

Cookies and Cream Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Fondants with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Parma Ham and Wild Mushroom Beef Wellington

Mini Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

Chocolate truffles

Christmas Pudding Trifle

Mince Pies

White Chocolate Mint Mousse

Minted Milk Chocolate Semifreddo

Gingerbread Souffle with Eggnog Custard

Snowman Doughnut Mocha

Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie

Dark Chocolate and Caramelised Banana Pie

Rhubarb and Custard Pie

White Chocolate and Rose Infused Cheesecake

Chocolate mandarin dream cocktail

Cocoa raspberry heaven

Cream whisky

Blue Zinger

Chocolate velvet

Cross Yu's Kiss Above The Clouds

Kirill Runkov's Barbarian Cocktail

Chocolate and Orange Christmas Cake

Frozen Brownie Sundaes

Organic Brandy Snap Cases with White Chocolate Mousse

Marbled Banana Bread

Cointreau and Raisin Tiffin Bars

Chocolate raspberry fizz: Christmas special

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pops

Millionaire's Shortbread

Key Lime Pie

Steak and Ale Pie

Candy cane cocktail

Christmas Rocky Road Squares

Chocolate Christmas Turkeys

Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies

She Loves Seashells on a Choc Cheesecake

Cheese & Chocolate Half n’ Half Tree

3D Brownie Christmas Trees

Chocolate-Raspberry Waffle Cake

Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cake

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

Blood Orange Marmalade Linzer Tart

Quick Chocolate Fudge

Easy Churros

S'Mores Cast-Iron Pie

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Smoked Salmon Puffs

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Meringue Snowmen

Snowman Cupcakes

Snowman Eggnog

Snowman Hand Pies

Vínarterta (Biscuit Layer Cake)

Belgian Waffle Layer Cake

Stout and Pecan Pie

Chocolate Digestive Biscuits

Cassata Al Forno

Cheat Truffles