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Petit cocoa raspberry cheesecake gateaux
20 15-20 6-8 15 Fresh, rich cocoa raspberry cheesecake gateaux. Carbon black biscuit Ingredients 159g egg whites 150g granulated sugar 113g egg yolks 27g granulated sugar 51g deZaan carbon black cocoa powder Method Preheat oven to... more
Plant-based peanut butter and cocoa cup
15 15 20 60 A plant-based peanut butter and cocoa treat. Middle layer Ingredients 80g peanut butter 35ml coconut oil 1tsp Little Pod vanilla paste 8g deZaan terra rossa cocoa powder 35g maple syrup Method Melt all the ingredients in a saucepan. Mix... more
Dragons beard candy
10 20 9-12 40 Traditional hand pulled sugar candy with a modern twist of hazelnut and cocoa. Cocoa dusting flour Ingredients 460g tapioca starch 48g deZaan crimson red cocoa powder 31g beetroot powder Method In a 180°C/355°F pre-heated oven,... more
Tahitian vanilla cheesecake
Rustle up a delicious cheesecake with Tahiti Norohy vanilla, a fresh and creamy recipe to make at home. Serves 6-8 For the base Ingredients 200g Rubicone speculoos or similar biscuits 100g butter 600g Philadelphia cream cheese 300g heavy cream 36% 120g... more
Vanilla and pineapple panna cotta
These delicious panna cottas are so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Makes 6 panna cottas For the panna cotta Ingredients 500ml heavy cream 36% 2g Sosa agar agar 70g sugar 1 bean Norohy Madagascan vanilla bean Method Prepare the panacotta:... more
Tahiti vanilla cream choux buns
These Norohy vanilla choux buns are a deliciously gourmet pastry classic. Serves 6-8 For the choux pastry Ingredients 150g all-purpose flour 75g salted butter 125ml water 125ml milk 4 medium eggs 50g sugar Method Prepare the choux pastry. Heat the water,... more
Vanilla bean creme brulee
This creme brulee recipe is delicious, creamy and really simple to make. It's made with 5 basic ingredients and can easily be made ahead of time. Your guests will love it! Makes approximately 20 portions Ingredients 510g milk 2000g whipping cream 35%... more
Chocolate Earl Grey creme brulee
Try a chocolate twist on the traditional creme brulee. The pairing of the dark chocolate works wonderfully with the Earl Grey tea and the coconut tuile is a fantastic accompaniment. Creme brulee Ingredients 450ml whipping cream 450ml fresh milk... more
Earl Grey cocktail
This Earl Grey tea cocktail is a refreshing alcoholic drink made with vodka, honey and, of course, Earl Grey tea. It's so easy to make and easy to drink and may possibly become your new favourite cocktail! Ingredients 60ml Dilmah Earl Grey tea 30ml Vodka... more
Welsh chef student Josie Wheeler wins Student Pastry Chef of the Year at Hotel Café Royal
Student chef Josie Wheeler, from Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw in South West Wales, held her nerve on a tense day on Tuesday to win the Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2022. Her dish of mini Black Forest entremet wowed the stellar pannel of judges at the The... more
Jubilee chocolates that are fit for a Queen
With the nation in a Platinum Jubilee frenzy, what better way to celebrate 70 years on the throne than with these handmade, regal-themed chocolates? Our friends at Belcolade have gone back in time to revisit some of the chocolate innovations which shaped... more
Vegan crowns
60 15 720 Ensure all bases are covered over the Jubilee by serving up these mouth-watering vegan crowns made using the vegan milk-a-like chocolate from Belcolade. Brush with the Sosa gold colouring powder to give them a golden finish. Shell... more