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Pear and Elderflower Custard Tart Recipe by Chef Danni Barry

Pear and Elderflower Custard Tart Recipe by Chef Danni Barry

Elderflower is abundant in the summer in the Irish countryside. At EIPIC, we pick lots of it in season and then dry or pickle it for the autumn months. You could also make your own cordial which is great for adding to sparkling water or even Prosecco. It’s almost tropical floral flavour works really well …

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Plum & almond tart

Plum and Almond Tart Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

This rustic, nutty plum and almond tart recipe is incredible. Buttery puff pastry, juicy plums, toasted almonds paired with the lightly spiced cinnamon cream are a match made in heaven. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 500g puff pastry – 8 medium plums Frangipane Filling – 30g butter – 30g caster sugar – 30g ground almonds – …

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Flour Artist Chocolate Cake

Salted Chocolate & Orange Cake Recipe by The Flour Artist

I adore this decadent salted chocolate and orange cake recipe, it’s a real grown-ups dessert, a good one to practice and perfect for showing off at dinner parties! The dark chocolate ganache drip always looks amazing, finished with orange slices, fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, you can’t possibly go wrong! Ingredients: For …

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Beetroot Cupcakes Recipe with Orange & Poppy Seed Icing by Niamh Mannion

Beetroot Cupcakes Recipe with Orange & Poppy Seed Icing by Niamh Mannion

We are all so used to carrots being used in baking and whilst Carrot Cake is definitely one of my favourites, I wanted to try something a little different, so I decided to experiment a little by replacing beetroot in my standard Carrot Cupcakes recipe. I felt that a cream cheese icing would clash with …

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cove cake design

Blueberry Swirl Marshmallow Recipe by Cove Cake Design

I have recently discovered the delights of homemade marshmallow. Far removed from the somewhat chewy shop-bought variety, these melt-in-your-mouth little pillows of sweetness carry a childhood nostalgia and sense of fun. The flavour possibilities are endless, from fruity concoctions to more adult alcoholic delights. My favourite are these blueberry swirl marshmallows, with the contrast of …

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Dark Chocolate Mousse with Black Cherries and Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe by Chef Aoife Noonan

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Black Cherries and Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe by Chef Aoife Noonan

This decadent marriage of cherries and dark chocolate makes an indulgent and spectacular dessert, perfect for entertaining. Layers of airy chocolate sponge are combined with Kirsch soaked cherries and chocolate mousse before being topped with various pistachio elements to add an array of interesting textures. A smooth and silky pistachio ice cream recipe finishes the …

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Mini Bailey's Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe by Karyn Ryan

Mini Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe by Karyn Ryan

This decadent mini Bailey’s chocolate cheesecake recipe from Irish Baking Adventure’s Karyn makes cupcake sized treats which are impossible to resist! 10-12 servings Ingredients: Biscuit base – 200g bourbon biscuit broke into crumbs – 4 tbsp. melted butter Cheesecake filling – 360g cream cheese – 2 tbsp. cocoa – 200g caster sugar – 200g melted …

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Pavlova

Dark Chocolate, Orange and Whiskey Pavlova Nests Recipe by Darina Coffey

This pavlova recipe proves good things come in small packages – dark chocolate meringue disks topped with whiskey-kissed cream and sticky sweet candied orange make for the most insanely delicious dessert. You can also use this recipe to make one large pavlova if you like. Serves 10-12 Ingredients: Pavlova – 300g caster sugar – 6 …

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Dark Chocolate Tart with Whiskey Cream Recipe Video by Jette Virdi

Dark Chocolate Tart with Whiskey Cream Recipe Video by Jette Virdi

This Dark Chocolate Tart recipe has a double dose of chocolate, a chocolate tart crust and a luscious dark chocolate filling. The tart is made all the more decadent with the addition of a whiskey cream, which I made with Teeling Whiskey, distilled right here in Dublin. You can choose to make this gluten free …

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Neven Maguire creme brulee pots

Crème Pots with Seasonal Berries Recipe by Neven Maguire

This is just one of the many great puddings that has firm Spanish roots. Very simple to make, Creme Pots recipe is actually quite light, with all the flavour of the caramel and none of the sticky sweetness. It’s similar to the French crème brûlée, except it’s not cooked in the oven. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: …

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Lemongrass & Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe Irish Baking Adventures

Lemongrass & Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe by Karyn Ryan

Brighten up an summer day with this delicious Lemongrass & Blueberry Bundt Cake. Deliciously light, the addition of lemongrass takes it to another level. It’s finished off with a chocolate drizzle, definitely a slice of lemon heaven. Ingredients: – 175g soft butter – 175g caster sugar – 3 large eggs – 175g self-rising flour – 1 tsp baking powder – 50g …

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Ross Lewis - Apple Sponge

Caramelised Apple and Molasses Sponge Recipe by Chef Ross Lewis

This caramelised apple and molasses sponge recipe from Chapter One’s Ross Lewis is the perfect showstopper dessert to impress friends and broaden your pastry repertoire. Ingredients: Molasses sponge: – 150g whole eggs – 170g muscovado sugar – 75g ground almonds – 150ml olive oil – 170ml milk – 10g baking powder – 5g cinnamon powder …

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Raspberry, White Chocolate and Rose Dessert Recipe by Aoife Noonan

Aoife Noonan shares this beautifully light combination of raspberry and rose, balanced with a delicate whipped white chocolate ganache, tangy yoghurt and crisp meringue, served with subtly floral rose- scented ice cream. This raspberry, white chocolate and rose dessert recipe is a perfect and refreshing end to a summer meal. Ingredients: – 250g fresh raspberries …

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Coffee Panna Cotta Recipe by Chef Emma Spain

Coffee Panna Cotta with Hazelnut and Orange Biscotti Recipe by Chef Emma Spain

In the past few weeks I’ve been playing around with home roasting coffee, and boy is it a great learning experience. For any coffee lover this is an inexpensive and exciting way to broaden your knowledge on the topic. It is as simple as buying an old-fashioned popcorn popper and unroasted beans from the net. I’ve bought all …

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Peachy Palate Mini Baked Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Creamy Baked Carrot Cake Cheesecakes Recipe by Peachy Palate

A nutty coconut crust, creamy carrot cake cheeseless filling and a whipped vanilla dairy free cream topping – a carrot cake lovers alternative dessert bliss! If you’re not in to chocolate the perfect alternative Easter dessert has to be something carrot base, and these little cute mini carrot cake “cheesecakes” are just the ticket! They …

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Rich Chocolate Cake Andrew Rudd

Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe by Andrew Rudd

I was recently asked to prepare a chocolate cake for a client. They wanted a beautifully opulent and moist chocolate cake with layers of the richest chocolate ganache and a fruit and cream filling. After experimenting with a few different combinations, I came up with this chocolate cake recipe that is simply lovely. Interestingly, fresh pineapple …

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Persimmon Tart

Whipped Yoghurt Persimmon Gluten Free Tart Recipe by Jette Virdi

Persimmons are a sweet, mild-flavored fruits, which originate from Asia, that are in season between November and February. Take advantage of their seasonality by making these simple, delicious and coeliac friendly Whipped Yoghurt Persimmon Tarts. Makes 3 mini tartlets Ingredients: Gluten Free Base – 1 cup of almond flour – 1 small egg – 1 tbsp coconut oil …

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Summer Fruit & Yoghurt Icepops by Siúcra

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than fresh from the freezer homemade ice pops. These kid-friendly treats are mouth-wateringly delicious and super refreshing, helping you to cool down this summer. Whatever flavour you fancy, be sure to try out these homemade ice pops around your house this season. Strawberry, Raspberry or Pineapple Icepops …

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