I think one of my favourite types of chocolate has to be liqueurs, I tend to think of these being a Christmas treat, probably because you do not see them around that much any other time of the year. However I recently found a recipe to make your own liqueur chocolates and had to give it a go. It is very simple and use hardly any ingredients. Ingredients Chocolate, any will do white, milk or dark A spirit of some sort such as brandy, flavoured vodka or even Baileys. Method Pour some of the alcohol into ice cube trays, square ones will do but a fancy shape is even better and pop them into the freezer. Once frozen melt the ...  Read the complete review

Baileys Truffles I have had this recipe for Baileys chocolate truffles for quite a while but hadn't got around to making them so couldn't review the recipe. I finally made these truffles as an extra present for my husband on Valentine's Day so can finally put this delicious recipe on here! *Ingredients* 125g dark cooking chocolate broken into pieces 3 tbsp Baileys 40g butter, diced 55g icing sugar Galaxy hot chocolate powder for dusting Optional - 55g of ground almonds * Step 1 - Melt the chocolate pieces. It is best to do this by putting the chocolate in a bowl and then placing the bowl on ...  Read the complete review

My Granny's birthday is on Christmas Day and so every year I like to make a separate present from her Christmas present, so that we can celebrate them both separately. For her birthday present, I always make a hamper, filled with homemade goodies, as I know she appreciates the handmade aspect of it. My Granny loves peppermint creams, and so I found a recipe which I have now used for about 8 or 9 years and she absolutely loves them. The recipe below will make about 12, but this can vary depending on how big or small you make them. -------- Ingredients -------- 1 egg white 3 cups of icing sugar (sorry, the ...  Read the complete review

As you have probably guessed by now I love cooking, everything and anything and trying news things, changing recipes round old and new. There's so much fun in cooking and I honestly think the kitchen is the heart of the home. Here are some sweet treats you may like. White Chocolate Truffles (Makes 20 truffles) Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 5 tbsp double cream 8 oz white chocolate (good quality) 3 ½ oz white chocolate (for topping) 1 - Place the butter and cream in a small saucepan and bring slowly to the boil. Stir constantly, boil for 1 minute then remove from the heat. 2 - ...  Read the complete review

This is the easiest fudge recipe in the world and doesn't need a sugar thermometer - which just adds to the simplicity! To make about a pound (500g) you will need: 350g (12 oz) granulated sugar 25g (1 oz) butter 175ml (6 fl oz) can evaporated milk 100g (3.5 oz) dried cranberries* 300g (10 oz) chopped white chocolate *I have also replaced half of the cranberries with dried sour cherries which are tasty too! I think pretty much any dried fruit could be substituted here. To make the fudge, start by putting the sugar, butter and evaporated milk in a heavy bottom pan (I'm not 100% sure what they mean by this, I just use a ...  Read the complete review