A quick confectionery idea right here in the week leading up to Christmas; small nougat/chocolate pieces with digestive biscuits, marzipan, caramel fudge, and flaky sea salt. Somewhat like a biscuit cake, but in small deluxe editions… It is made by melting chocolate and nougat together, after which all the delightful ingredients are added. Then, just … Read more
Yum – marzipan, nougat, and chocolate are always a hit. “Add a bit of chewy caramel fudge” and it gets even better. Maybe some of you are planning a little Christmas party between Christmas and New Year’s..? These treats are both delicious and decorative for the candy platter… These delightful bars are easy, quick, and … Read more
In an attempt to satisfy my chocolate and sweet cravings in a somewhat healthier way, I have ventured into date balls. Sweet, rich little chocolatey bites – but without added sugar. These are made with dates, beans, and oats, and they get their flavor from peanut butter and a hint of orange – they taste … Read more
Are you planning to make some confections before Christmas? How about these crunchy, crispy deluxe cornflake clusters with chocolate granola and pistachios – all wrapped in a nougat/chocolate mixture that melts in your mouth…? Not bad, right? And to make it even better; they are super easy and quick and can be ready in 10 … Read more
Well, we are definitely not done with Christmas treats! With December just around the corner, here is some more inspiration for you: marzipan bites with preserved cherries, dark chocolate, and chopped almonds.I personally love making treats, but they should be easy, manageable, and have a reasonably good chance of success. And that is exactly how … Read more
Have you also started thinking about Christmas confectionery? These little delicious bites taste absolutely wonderful! They consist of marzipan, crunchy dark chocolate, and a velvety nougat/Baileys cream. The cream is, as the name suggests, made with nougat, Baileys, and just a little squeeze of coffee to highlight the other flavors. Yummy, it’s a winner! The … Read more
CARAMELIZED ALMONDS WITH ORANGE JUICE. These caramelized almonds taste simply delicious; adding orange juice gives them a new dimension if we do say so ourselves.
We love cornflake clusters at our house. When I first saw this recipe, I was absolutely sure I had to try it. The idea of adding something salty to a sweet confection is exactly my kind of thing! Chocolate by itself can sometimes be a bit too sweet-on-sweet, so adding a bit of salt can … Read more
Mmhh delicious white rocky roads with ingredients like apricots! Rocky roads can be made with anything your heart desires, from biscuits, caramel, various nuts, dried fruit… and with just the kind of chocolate you like best. These small, bite-sized treats are really addictive because they are delightfully crunchy. One just follows the other! Here is … Read more
At our place, cornflake clusters are a must-have on the Christmas table. Fortunately, I love making Christmas treats in all shapes and colors, as I certainly get put to work in December. He he! The other day, I made cornflake clusters with popcorn and caramel chocolate, and they turned out so well that it certainly … Read more