Christmas
Christmas snowflakes
equipment 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools Set of 3 snowflake plunger cutters (small, medium, large) Fine artist’s paint brush Paper piping bag The sanding sugar gives the snowflakes a lovely texture, however, if you can’t find it, don’t worry, the snowflakes look divine without it. Snowflakes can be made months ahead. Store […]
Rich hazelnut fruit cake
If you want, yo u can prepare the cake with almond paste (marzipan) before covering it with ready-made icing. Note
Mince pies
The fruit mix is enough to make a pudding, a cake and a dozen mince pies. Note
Panettone custard pudding with macerated fruit
Panettone are easy to find around Christmas time, at other times they may not be as readily available. You can use brioche instead, adding a handful of sultanas, or thick-cut fruit bread. Note
Cranberry & apple fruit mince
If you can’t find dried cherries, use the equivalent amount of extra dried cranberries instead. Note
Microwave christmas puddings
This pudding can be made a week ahead; store, covered, in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Brandy cream sauce can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note
Sugar-coated peanuts
These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note