Thursday, 8 December 2016


2 QUICK & EASY CHRISTMAS TREAT

Guys Christmas is almost here and I have 2 quick, easy and no bake treats for you. Hope you enjoy it


1. Christmas candy cane and marshmallow fudge 

Not the most sophisticated of treats but it’s festive, fun and most importantly…delicious!


Time: 20mins + chill 
Serves: 20

INGREDIENTS

500g condensed milk
500g white chocolate, finely chopped
40g unsalted butter
1 tsp green food coloring
1 tsp peppermint extract
6 large marshmallows, roughly chopped
6 candy canes, roughly crushed

Directions

In a saucepan heat the condensed milk, unsalted butter and white chocolate, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir through the green food coloring and peppermint extract.
Pour the mixture into a greased and parchment paper lined square baking tin approximately 20x20cm.
Decorate with marshmallows and candy canes and leave to set in fridge.

Slice and serve or package in cellophane gift bags, tie with ribbon and give as a gift!







2. Christmas Rocky Road

These little rocky road squares are perfect to serve up to any guests this festive season. Bring some into the office and you’ll be everyone’s best friend!


Time: 15mins + setting time
Serves: 20


INGREDIENTS

400g of dark chocolate, finely chopped
200g of condensed milk
30g of butter
100g of dried cranberries and roasted chopped almonds
300g of white chocolate, half chopped, half melted
100g of digestive biscuits, roughly crushed
200g of mini marshmallows
Zest of one small orange


DIRECTIONS

Line a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with parchment paper. Save any parchment paper off cuts. In a large sauce pan melt the butter with the condensed milk. The second the butter has melted and mixed through the condensed milk, take it off the heat and stir in the chocolate until completely melted and combined.
TOP TIP
They are very easy to make just be sure to melt the butter and condensed milk low and slow.
Add in the cranberries, almonds, white chocolate, biscuits, mini marshmallows and orange zest. Stir with a wooden spoon until completely combined. Tumble the mix out into the lined baking tin and press down using the parchment paper off cuts. Drizzle with white chocolate diagonally across the tray. Cover and allow to set in the fridge for up to 1-2 hours. Slice it according to your choice