Cakepops,Macarons&Co.

Biscuitsorcookiesareout!Cakepops,macaronsandwhoopiepiesaredefinitelyin!Notonlydotheytasteexceedinglygood,butthey’llbethecentreofattentionthankstotheirmouthwateringlook.Inthisattractivebookweshowyouhowtocreatethesedeliciousstarcakesinnotime.Forcoffeemornings,in-betweensnacks,kids’birthdaysorasathoughtfulgift–ourdelightfulminicakesaregenuineshowstoppers.

Cakepops,Macarons&Co.

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ContentsIntroduction

Cakepops

FromcakecrumbstoballsBasiccakepopsrecipe

Afrocakepops

Fairycakepops

Chickencakepops

Sheepcakepops

Moonandstars

Elkcakepops

Mousecakepops

Egyptianmummies

Candyapples

Cupcakecakepops

Doughnutcakepops

Beecakepops

Christmastreecakepops

Christmascakepops

Toadstoolsonsticks

Luckypigs

Gateaucakepops

Cakepopspooks

Cheekypirates

Harbingersofspring

Clownparade

Trufflecakepops

Skullcakepops

Eastereggsonastick

Footballcakepops

Macarons

ThemeringuemixBasicmacaronsrecipe

Pistachiomacarons

Cocoamacaronswithchocolateganache

Coconutmacaronswithchocolateandgingerganache

Darkmacaronswithwhitechocolateganache

Macaronswithvanillabuttercream

Macaronswithpeachbuttercream

Macaronswithcranberrycream

Yellowmacaronswithlemonbuttercream

Macaronswithrosemaryandvanillacream

Greenmacaronswithmintcream

Macaronswithespressocream

Macaronswithchocolateandorangeganache

Hazelnutmacaronswithhazelnutfilling

Redmacaronswithcherries

MangomacaronswithProsecco

Macaronswithanicedblueberryfilling

Strawberrymacaronswithmint

Chocolatemacarons

Raspberrymacaronswithmascarpone

Whoopiepies

Marshmallowwhoopiepies

Pistachiowhoopiepieswithacranberryfilling

Chocolatemadnesswhoopiepies

Raspberryandspongewhoopiepies

Marzipanwhoopiepies

Strawberryandbasilwhoopiepies

Coconutwhoopiepieswithacreamcheesefilling

Croquantwhoopiepieswithginger

Carrotwhoopiepies

Chocolateandpeanutbutterwhoopiepies

Bananawhoopiepieswithcroquant

Miniwhoopiepieswithchillichocolatecream

Whoopiepieswithlemoncream

Peanutandchocolatewhoopiepies

Whoopiepieswithraspberrycream

Coffeewhoopiepies

Chocolatewhoopiepieswithmintcream

Yoghurtwhoopiepieswithapricotfilling

Hazelnutwhoopiepieswithblackberrycream

Chocolatechipwhoopiepies

Biscuits

Macaroon-toppedbiscuits

Chocolateandwhiskystars

Raspberrytarts

Orangebiscuitswithabutterfilling

Brandyandnutbiscuits

Chocolateandorangetarts

Butterbiscuitswithacassisfilling

Chocolateandnutbrownies

Passionfruitbiscuits

Apricotanddatecakes

Amarettobiscuitswithicecream

Orangeandmeringebiscuits

Almondmounds

Cocoabiscuitswithchocolatemeringue

Nutmegbiscuitswitheggliqueur

Nutandcappuccinotriangles

Bananastarswithwhitechocolatecream

Vanillabiscuitswithpinenutfilling

Pistachiosandwiches

Apricotflowers

Strawberryandvanillatarts

BiscuitswithArmagnacplums

Shortbreadswithspicyganache

Espressokisses

Hazelnutsbiscuitswithahazelnutfilling

Mocha-hearts

Chocolateandmarshmallowdouble-deckers

Coffeebrownies

Nutbiscuitswithcreamganache

Miniprofiteroleswithchocolatecream

Three-chocolatebrownies

Tinglylimebiscuits

Creamcheesebrownies

Jellyheartswithmarzipan

Tiramisubiscuits

Eggliqueurrings

Pineappleandcoconutbiscuits

Nutbiscuits

Walnutballs

Pressburgtriangles

Amarenaparcels

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Introduction

Cakepops,macarons,whoopiepies–boringold“cookies”aresopassé!ThesetrendynewconfectioneriescomefromFranceandtheUSA,andarenowalsoatthetopofthelistsof“favourites”inotherpartsoftheworld.We’dliketotellyoumoreabouttheseinnovativelittletreatsandshowyoujusthoweasyitistomakethemyourself.

CAKEPOPS

Theyaresweet,round,andalmosttoocutetoeat–cakepopsarethenewstarsinthesweet-lover’ssky!Notonlydotheselittlecakes-on-a-sticktasteunbelievablygood,buttheyalsolooktoogoodforanyonetoresist!Thenameisacombinationofthewords“lollipop”and“cake”.Cakepopstastelikecake,butwiththestickandroundballontoptheylooklikealollipop.

Allyouneedtomakethemisplainspongecake.Youcutoffthecrustandcrumbthecake,thenaddcreamcheeseandicingsugarandshapethismixtureinto

smallballs.Thelittleballsarethenattachedtosticksanddecoratedanywayyoulike.Youwillfindthebasicrecipeforthecakemixinthechapteroncakepopsonpages18and19.Ifyou’reinahurry,youcanalsouseboughtcakeoraflanbase,anduseitasexplainedinthebasicrecipe–thiswillsavethetimeneededforbaking!Anelectriccakepopmakeralsoprovidesasterlingservice.Themixissimplyspoonedintothedipsinthecakepopmakerandbaked.Theballsarereadyinjustafewminutes–andyoucanstartdecorating!

Attachthecakeballstocakepopstickswhentheyarecompletelycool.Dipafewcentimetresofthesticksinicingorchocolateglazefirst,theninsertthemtothatdepthintheballs.Thiswillhelptheballstostayonthesticks.Oncethe“glue”hasdried,youcandecoratethecakepops.

ImaginativelydecoratedForthedecorating,thecakeballsareusuallyfirstgivenastickycoatingsuchasicing(frosting),chocolateorapricotglaze,andthentheycanbedecoratedjustasyoulike.Tocoatthecakepopswithicingoraglaze,pouritintoatall,narrowcontaineranddipthecakepopsinit.Youcanalsobrushthemwithapastryorsimilarbrush.

Suitabledecorationsaregratedcoconut,choppednuts,brittle,chocolatesprinkles,chocolateflakes,sugarflowers,hundredsandthousands,sparklingsugar,ediblegoldleaforcocoapowder–letyourimaginationrunwild!

Putthecakepopsinthecakepopstandtoset.

IcingandlemonicingForaclassicalicing,combineicing(confectioner’s)sugarwithalittlewatertomakeafairlyviscous,smoothmixture.Alternatively,youcanmakeafruitlemonororangeicinginthesameway–simplysubstitutelemonororangejuiceforthewaterandmixitwiththesugar.

ApricotglazeTheitemsareglazedallaroundwithapricotjam.Itisalsooftenusedasundercoatingforchocolateglazes,marzipanandreadytorollfondanticingstohelpthemstickbetter.

Tomakeanapricotglaze,simplystraintheapricotjamthroughasieve,boilinasmallsaucepanwithalittlesugarforabout3minutes,stirringcontinuously.Theapricotglazeisbrushedonthecakewhilestillhot.

ChocolateglazeForasimplechocolateglaze,chocolatesimplybreakthechocolatecoatingintosmallpiecesandmeltoverhotwater.

CandyMeltsCandyMeltsareeasy-to-meltwafersofcolouredcoating.Theyareavailableinawiderangeofcoloursandflavours.Thedropsaremeltedoverahotwaterbathorbain-mariejustlikechocolatecoating.Ifthemeltedcandiesaretoostiff,theycanbethinnedbyaddingcoconutoil.

Creativelywrapped–marzipanandreadytorollfondantWhetherpirate,elkorfairy,thecakelolliessuitanyoccasion!Almondpasteorreadytorollfondanticing(sugarpaste),whichisavailableinlotsofcoloursandflavours,areusedtocreatetherightlook.Athinlayerofastickybase–apricotglaze,icingetc.–isfirstappliedtohelpthefondantsticktothesurfaceofthecake.Almondpastehastobekneadedwithalittleicingsugartomakeitmalleable.

UsefultoolsAllyouneedfordecoratingthecakepopswithreadytorollfondantisarollingpin,aknifeandavarietyofcutters.However,formorechallengingdecorations–ortomakeyourtaskeasier–youcanbuyawiderangeofusefulaccessoriessuchassiliconerollingpins,fondantcuttersandmodellingtools,plusreliefmatsandleafandflowercuttersordecorativebordersets.

DecoratingwithreadytorollfondanticingBeforefondanticingcanbeused,itneedstorestatroomtemperatureforabout2hours,thenkneaditthoroughlywithlightlygreasedhandstomakeitmalleable.Itisimportanttokneadallofthefondant,i.e.nottofoldanyareasovereachother

toknead,toensurethatthesurfaceremainssmooth.Thefondanticingisthenrolledoutonaworktopdustedwithcornstarchandusingawoodenorsiliconerollingpin.

Towrapacakepopinreadytorollfondanticing,cutacircleoftherightsizeoutofthefondantusingaknifeorsuitablysizedcircle.Placethecircleoverthetopofthecakepopandbrushdownthesideswithyourhandstomakeitsmooth.Ifyouseeanybubbles,justpiercethemwithapinandbrushthemout.

Motifscutoutofreadytorollfondanticingsuchaswings,ears,armsandsooncanbestucktothesurfaceoffondanticingwithapricotglaze,icingorwater(onlyuseaverysmallamount).Whiskedeggwhiteorroyalicingalsomakegood“glues”.

Ifyouareunabletofindasuitablecutterforaparticularmotif,youcaneasilymakeyourowntemplate.Drawyourchosenmotifonapieceofcardandcutitout.Placethetemplateonthereadytorollfondanticingandrunaknifearoundit.

MACARONS

Sosimpleandyetsodifferentfromanyotherkindofcakeortartorpastry.Creamy,sweetmacaronshavelongbeenaparticularlydelicatespecialityinFrance.Inrecentyears,theyhavealsobecomeverypopularbeyondthecountry’sborders.Andit’shardlysurprising,becausethelittlemeringuesmadeoffinelygroundalmonds,icingsugarandeggwhitearenotonlydelightfultoeat,butarealsoenchantingtolookat.Robedinawidevarietyofcolours,theyabsolutelykeepwhattheypromise.Thewafer-thin,smoothexteriorconcealsasoft,delicateinterior,andthecreamyfillingofbuttercream,ganacheor–morerarely–jam,meltswonderfullyinthemouth.

Asingeniousastheselittlesweetdelightsare,ifyoubearjustafewpointsinmind,you’llfindthattheyarereallyeasytomakeyourself.

Aboveall,makesurethatthealmondsarereallyfinelyground.Eithergrindthemyourself,orbuysomeandgrindthemagaintogetherwiththeicingsugar.

Andbesuretofollowtheinstructionsforthedryingtimewhenyouhavepipedthemacaronsontothebakingtray.Leavethemtodryatroomtemperatureforabout15minutesbeforebakingthem;thiswillpreventthemacaronsfromcrackingintheoven.However,trynottoletthemdryforlongerthan15minutes.

Keepyoureyeonthemwhiletheyareintheoven.Theyshouldnotturnbrown,soit’sprobablyagoodideatoputthemonthebottomrunner.

Pleasenotethat,unlikemostbiscuitsandcookies,macaronslosetheirflavourquitequickly,sodonotstorethemforlongerthan5–7days.

Andfinally,oneofthemostimportantthingsyoushouldconsideristoweighouttheingredientswithabsoluteprecisiontoensurethatthesedelicatedelightsturnoutwell.Keepstrictlytothequantitiesgivenintherecipes,andyoucanbesurethatyourhomemade,light-as-airtreatswillbeagreatsuccess!

WHOOPIEPIES

Whoopiepiesarealsoarelativelynewarrivalonourshelves,althoughtheyhave

beenpopularinsomepartsoftheUSAsincethe1920s.Thesweet,flatcakeslooklikelittlesandwichesthatcanbefilledwithmanydifferentcombinationsofsugar,butter,cream,creamcheese,blancmange,fruit,marshmallowsandmuchmore,thenfoldedtogether.

Themixisacombinationofmuffinandcakemix,andwasusuallychocolate-flavoured.Theoriginalfillingwasamarshmallowcream.Now,though,therearenumerousflavourcombinationsbothforthecakesandforthefillings.Andifyou’rereallyadventurous,youcangettoworkanddecoratethesweetcreamwithchocolatesprinkles,choppednutsorbrightlycolouredsugarpearls,orcoatthecakewithicingorchocolateglaze.

Cakepops

FromcakecrumbstoballsBasiccakepopsrecipe

Makes12cakepops

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

12

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56

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese(fullfat)

70gsievedicingsugar

butterforthetin

Pre-heattheovento160°C(GasMark2.5,fanoven140°C)andbutterasmallloaftin(approx.18cmlong).

Whisktogetherthebutterandsugaruntilfluffy,thenaddtheeggandcombinewell.Stirtogethertheflourandbakingpowderandgraduallyaddtothewet

mix.

Spoonthemixintothetinandbakethecakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout15minutes.Leaveinthetinforabout30minutesuntilcool,thenturnit

outandplaceonacoolingrackuntilcompletelycool.

Stirtogetherthecreamcheeseandicingsugaruntilwellcombined.Cutthehardcrustsoffthecake,thencrumbletherestofthecakewithyourhands.

Combinethecreamcheeseandcakecrumbsandshapethismixtureinto12balls.Placetheballsintherefrigeratorforabout1houruntilfirm–orputtheminthefreezerifyou’reshortoftime!

Foradarkcake,useonly60gflourandstir2tablespoonsofcocoapowderintothecakemixattheend.

Attachthecakeballstocakepopstickswhentheyarecompletelycool.Itisagoodideatodipafewcentimetresofthesticksinicingorchocolateglaze

first,theninsertthemtothatdepthintheballs.Thiswillhelptheballstostayonthesticks.Oncethe“glue”hasdried,youcanservethecakepops.

Afrocakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwholemilkchocolatereadytorollfondantinwhite,yellow,

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orange,greenandred

Additionally

butterforthetin

1eggwhite

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Dipthecakeballsinthechocolate,thenleavetodry.

Thinlyrolloutthewhiteandyellowfondantandcutout12flowerswithaflowercutter.Thinlyrollouttheorangeandgreenfondantandcutoutsmaller

flowers.

Usingalittlewhiskedeggwhiteasglue,sticktogetheroneyellow,oneorangeandonegreenflower,andattachtothecakepopashair.Attachthewhite

flowerstothestickandpushthemuptomakethecollar.

Makeanoseandmouthoutoftheredfondantfortheface,andstickontotheball.Maketheeyesoutofwhitefondantandchocolateglaze.

Fairycakepops

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

12

3

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

pinkdecoratingsugar

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Diptheballsinthechocolate,thenimmediatelycoatorsprinklethem

withthedecoratingsugar.Leavetoset.

Placethecakepopsinpapercaseswiththestickpointingup,anddecoratethestickswithbowsinmatchingcolours.

Chickencakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

12

3

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

350gicingsugar

8tbsporangejuice

yellowandorangefoodcolouring

50galmondpaste

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,stirtogether300gicingsugarandtheorangejuicetomakeathickicing,andcolouritwithyellowfoodcolouring.Dipthecakeballs

intheicing,thenspoontheremainderoftheicingintoaforcingbagwithaverysmallnozzleandusetopipethewings.

Kneadtogetherthealmondpaste,theremainderoftheicingsugarandtheorangefoodcolouringandrolloutthinly.Useamodellingtooltocutout12

tinycombs,andpressthemintotheicingonthehead.Makethefaceoutofmarzipanandmeltedchocolate.Leavethecakepopstoset.

Sheepcakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolatecoating

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2handfulsofgratedcoconut

readytorollfondantinblack,redandwhite

1–2tbspicingsugar

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolatecoatingintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Putthegratedcoconutinadeepplate.Dipthepastryballsin

thechocolate,thenimmediatelycoatinthegratedcoconut.Leavetoset.

Usetheblackfondanticingtomaketheheads,earsandfeet,andthenoseandeyesfromredandwhitefondant.

Combinetheicingsugarwithalittlewatertomakeathickicing.Usetostickallthepartstogetherandsecurethemtothecakepops.

Moonandstars

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

1

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40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

310gicingsugar

8tbsporangejuice

yellow,orangeandredfoodcolouring

silversugarballs

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethemixforthecakepopsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Putmoon-andsun-shapedmouldsona

bakingtraylinedwithbakingpaper,andfillthemouldswithcake.Carefullyremovethemouldsandpushthefiguresontosticks.

Forthedecoration,makeicingwith300gicingsugar,orangejuiceandyellowororangefoodcolouring.Dipthecakepopsintheicing,thenleavetodry.

Makeasugarglazefromtheremainderoftheicingsugarandwater,andcolouronepartofitwithredfooddye.Makethefaceswiththesugarballs,

meltedchocolateandredandwhiteicing.

Elkcakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

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4

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwholemilkchocolate

2tbspicingsugar

24blacksugarballs

12reddragées

redfoodcolouring

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Dipthecakeballsinthechocolate,thenleavetodry.

Puttheremainderoftheliquidchocolateinapipingbagwithanozzleorintoalittlebagmadeofgreaseproofpaper,andpipe24antlersongreaseproofor

bakingparchment.Leavetoset.

Combinetheicingsugarwithalittlewatertomakeicing,andusetosticktheantlerstothecakepops.Putalittleoftheicinginaforcingbagwithasmall

nozzleandpipetheeyes.Pressblacksugarballsintothemaspupils.Useicingtostickonereddragéeontothecakepopasthenose.Colourtheremainderoftheicingredwithfoodcolouringandpipeonthemouths.Leavetoset.

Mousecakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

12

3

45

sugarballsinblueandpink

50galmondpaste

60gicingsugar

greyandyellowfoodcolouring

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Dipthecakeballsinthechocolate,morefrequentlyandforalittle

longerononesidetomakeakindofnose.Pressasugarballontoeachnose.Leavetoset.

Kneadtogetherthealmondpastewith50goficingsugar,andcolourhalfwiththegreyfoodcolouring.Colourtheotherhalfyellow.Rolloutapieceofthe

greymarzipanandcutoutlittletrianglesfortheears.Rolltheremainderofthegreymarzipanintolittletails.

Stiralittlewaterintotheremainderoftheicingsugartomakeicing,andusetosticktheearsandtailstothecakepops.Pipechocolateontothecakeballs

fortheeyes.

Cut12littlecheesesoutoftheyellowmarzipanandmakelittleholesinthem.Stickamousecakepopintoeachcheese.

Egyptianmummies

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

12

3

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

readytorollfondantinwhiteandblack

300gicingsugar

8tbsporangejuice

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,rollthewhitefondantoutthinlyandcutintothinstrips.Combinetheicingsugarandorangejuicetomakeathickicing.Gradually

brushontothecakepops,thenimmediatelywraparoundthefondantstripsandpushdownfirmly.

Makeeyesandnosesoutoftheblackfondantandstickontothecakepopswithicing.

Candyapples

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

12

3

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

½jarstrawberryjam

100galmondpaste

100gicingsugar

redfoodcolouring

½jarredapplejelly

readytorollfondantingreen

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,heatthestrawberryjaminasmallpan,stirringcontinuously.Kneadtogetherthealmondpaste,icingsugarandredfood

colouring,thenrolloutthinly.Brushathinlayerofjamoverthecakepops,thenwraptheminthemarzipan.Setalittleofthemarzipanasideforthestalks.

Heattheapplejellyinasmallsaucepananddipthecakepopsinit.Rollthegreenreadytorollfondantoutthinly,cutoutandshape12smallleaves.

Shapetheleft-overredmarzipaninto12stalks.Attachbothtothecakepopsandleavetoset.

Cupcakecakepops

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwholemilkchocolate

200mlcream

1

23

1sachetvanillasugar

pink,yellowandgreenfoodcolouring

sugarballs

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Lightlyflattenthebottomsofthecakeballs,and

pushtheflatsideontoastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Diptwo-thirdsofthecakeballsinthechocolate,thenleavetodry.

Whiskthecreamandvanillasugaruntilstiff,anddivideintothree.Coloureachone-thirdofthecreamwithoneofthefoodcolourings.Usingapiping

bagwithastarnozzle,pipecreamspiralsontothecakepops,anddecoratewithsugarballs.

Doughnutcakepops

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

3eggs

130gsugar

4sachetsvanillasugar

260gflour

1

234

1sachetbakingpowder

pinchofsalt

250mlmilk

5tbspoil

Todecorate

100gwholemilkchocolate

chocolateballsinwhite,lightbrownanddarkbrown

Additionally

butterforthedoughnutmaker

Whisktogethertheeggs,sugarandvanillasugar.Stirtogethertheflour,bakingpowderandsaltandstirin,alternatingwiththemilk.Stirintheoil.

Leavetostandfor5minutes.

Brushtheholesinadoughnutmakerwithbutter.Spoonthemixintotheholes,andbakeportionsofthedoughnutsforabout5minutes.Leaveuntil

cool.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Combinethechocolateballsinadeepplate.

Puteachdoughnutonastick.Diphalfofitinthechocolate,theninthechocolateballs,andleavetoset.

Beecakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

1234

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

300gicingsugar

8tbsporangejuice

yellowfoodcolouring

12redsugarballs

50gwholemilkchocolate

readytorollfondantinwhite

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,stirtogethericingsugarandorangejuicetomakeathickicingandcolouritwithyellowfoodcolouring.Dipthecakeballsintheicing.

Putoneredsugarballoneachasthenoseandleavetoset.

Breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Putthemeltedchocolateinaforcingbagwithasmallnozzleandfinishdecoratingthebees.

Rollthefondantoutthinlyandcutout24wings.Attachthewingstothebeeswithalittleyellowglaze.

Christmastreecakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

12

3

greenoil-basedfoodcolouring

sugarballsandcurls

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

PutChristmastree-shapedmouldsonaworksurfacecoveredwithbakingpaper,andfillthemouldswiththecakemix.Carefullyremovethemouldsand

pushthefiguresontosticks.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater,thencolourwithgreenfoodcolouring.DiptheChristmastreesinthegreen

chocolate.Pushthesugarballsandcurlsintothechocolate.Leavethecakepopstoset.

TipChocolatecannotbecolouredwithnormalwater-basedfoodcolouring;youneedtouseoil-basedfoodcolouring.

Christmascakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

1234

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100geachofredandyellowCandyMelts

coconutoilifrequired

edibleglittersugaringold

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Putstar-andheart-shapedmouldsonaworkingsurfacecoveredwithbakingpaper,andfillthemouldswiththecakemix.Carefullyremovethemouldsand

pushthefiguresontosticks.

Forthedecoration,melttheredandyellowCandyMeltsseparatelyoverhotwater,stirringcontinuously.Stirinalittlecoconutoilifthemixtureistoostiff.

DiptheheartcakepopsinthemeltedredCandyMeltsandthestarcakepopsinthemeltedyellowCandyMelts.Sprinkletheglittersugaroverthecake

popsandleavetoset.

Toadstoolsonsticks

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

1

2

3

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

200gwhitechocolate

redoil-basedfoodcolouring

1tbspicingsugar

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour,thenshapeintomushrooms.Pusheach

mushroomontoastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Colouralittleoverhalfofthechocolatered.Brushthelowerpartofthe

mushroomswiththewhitechocolateandthecapswiththeredchocolate,andleavetoset.

Combinetheicingsugarwithwatertomakeathickicing,thenspoonintoapipingbagwithasmallnozzleandpipewhitespotsontothetoadstools.

Leavetoset.

TipChocolatecannotbecolouredwithnormalwater-basedfoodcolouring;youneedtouseoil-basedfoodcolouring.

Luckypigs

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

300gicingsugar

12

45

3

pinkfoodcolouring

readytorollfondantinpink

meltedwholemilkchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,combinetheicingsugarwithwatertomakeathickicing.Setasideasmallamountfortheeyes,andcolourtheremainderwithpink

foodcolouring.

Dipthecakepopsinthepinkglazeandthenleavethemtodry.

Rolloutalittlefondantandcutout“snouts”withasmallpipingnozzle.Makeearsandtailsoutofthefondant.Securetothecakepopswithpinkicing.

Pipe2eyesand2nostrilsontothe“heads”withthewhiteicing.Paintonpupilsandmuzzlesinmeltedchocolate.Leavetoset.

Gateaucakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

1234

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

pinkoil-basedfoodcolouring

1–2tbspicingsugar

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Rollthemixouttoathicknessof2–3cmandcutoutslicesof“gateau”.Stickeachsliceontoastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater,thencolourwiththepinkfoodcolouring.Diptheslicesof“gateau”in

thechocolate,thenleavetoset.

Combinetheicingsugarwithalittlewatertomakeathickicing.Decoratetheslicesofgateauwithicingandmeltedchocolate.

Cakepopspooks

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Make12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

123

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

readytorollfondantinwhite

apricotjam

1tbspicingsugar

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,rolloutthefondantandcutout12circlesusingasmallfancycutter.Warmthejamandbrushoverthecakeballs.Placethefondant

circlesoverthecakepopsandshapeintospooks.

Combinetheicingsugarwithalittlewatertomakeathickicing.Paintonfaceswiththeicingandmeltedchocolate.Leavetoset.

Cheekypirates

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

1234

readytorollfondantinwhite,brownandred

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Dipthecakeballsinthechocolate,thenleavetoset.

Inthemeantime,shapethewhiteandbrownfondantintoeyes,eyelids,nosesandmouthsforthedecorations.Makeheadscarvesfromtheredfondant.

Dipallthepartsinthestillliquidchocolate,thenattachtothecakepopsandleavetoset.

Harbingersofspring

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

1234

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

readytorollfondantinred,yellowandgreen

½jarapricotjam

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecorations,lightlycombinetheredandyellowfondanticing,thenrolloutthinly.Usingaroundcutter,cutout3–4circlesforthepetalsforeachtulip.

Warmthejamandbrushoverthecakeballs.Stickthepetalsontothecakepopsandshapeintocorollas.

Rollthegreenfondantoutthinlyandcutoutleaves,thenattachtothetulipswiththeapricotjam.Wraptheremainderofthegreenfondantaroundthe

sticktomakethetulipstalk.

Clownparade

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

1234

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

100gwhitechocolate

readytorollfondantinred,blue,yellowandgreen

sugarconfetti

hundredsandthousands

meltedchocolate

Additionally

butterforthetin

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Puteachballonastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhitechocolateintopiecesandmeltoverhotwater.Diptheballsinthemeltedchocolateandleavetodryalittle.

Meanwhile,shapethefondantintolittlehatsofdifferentcolours.Pushsugarconfettiorhundredsandthousandsontothehats,thenpushthehatsintothe

still-softchocolateonthecakepops.

Makenosesandmouthsfromtheredfondant,theearsfromtheblue,andeyebrowsfromtheyellow.Pushintothestill-softchocolateandleavetoset.

Decoratethemouthwiththemeltedchocolateandpaintontheeyes.

Trufflecakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

50geachofwhiteanddarkchocolate

cocoapowder

12

chocolateflakes

ediblegoldleaf

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethemixforthecakepopsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.Shapethemixintotruffles.Stickeach

truffleontoastick.

Forthedecoration,breakthewhiteanddarkchocolateintopiecesandmeltseparatelyoverhotwater.Diphalfthecakepopsinthewhitechocolate,and

theotherhalfinthedarkchocolate.Drybriefly,thendustwithcocoapowder.Garnishwithchocolateflakesandgoldleafandleavetoset.

TipItiseasytomakeyourownchocolateflakes!Meltsomechocolateandspreaditoutthinlyonasmooth,coolplate.Leaveituntilfirmbutnotcompletelyhard,anduseametalspatulatoscrapeoffflakesofchocolate.

Skullcakepops

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

12

34

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

200gwhiteCandyMelts

blackcocoabutter

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Makepear-shapedfiguresoutofthemix,andflatteneachoneslightly.Usingthehandleofawoodenspoon,presstwolittledentsintothewidersideforthe

eyes.Stickeachskullontoastick.

Forthedecoration,melttheCandyMeltsoverhotwater.Diptheskullsinthemeltedchocolate,thenleavetoset.

Melttheblackcocoabutterandspoonintoapipingbagwithasmallnozzle.Pipeonthefacesandleavetoset.

Eastereggsonastick

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg,75gflour

bigpinchofbakingpowder

12

3

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

50gCandyMeltsinlightblue,yellowandred

coconutoilifrequired

mixedsugarballs

sugarletters

Additionally

butterforthetin

Makethecakepopsmixasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Forthedecoration,melttheCandyMeltsseparatelyoverhotwater,stirringcontinuously.Stirinalittlecoconutoilifthemixtureistoostiff.Shapethemix

into12“eggs”.Dip4sticksintooneoftheCandyMeltcolourstoadepthofabout2cm,thenstickintothe“eggs”tothesamedepth.Dryforafewmoments.

Dip4“eggs”intoeachoftheCandyMeltcolours,andsprinkleapartofthemwithsugarballs.Leavetoset.Decoratetheremainderoftheeggswithsugar

letters.

Footballcakepops

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.15minutesbaking,approx.30minutescoolingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makes12cakepops

Forthecakemix

70gsoftbutter

70gcastorsugar

1egg

75gflour

123

54

bigpinchofbakingpowder

40gcreamcheese

70gsievedicingsugar

Todecorate

150gwhiteCandyMelts

coconutoilifrequired

blackcocoabutter

Additionally

butterforthemix

Make12cakeballsasdescribedinthebasicrecipe(pages18/19)andrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Forthedecoration,melttheCandyMeltsoverhotwater,stirringcontinuously.Stirinalittlecoconutoilifthemixtureistoostiff.

DipthesticksintothemeltedCandyMeltstoadepthofabout2cm,andthenintotheballstothesamedepth.Leavetoset.

DipthecakepopsinthemeltedCandyMelts,thenleavetoset.

Melttheblackcocoabutteroverhotwaterandpaintafootballpatternontotheballsusingafinepaintbrush.

Macarons

ThemeringuemixBasicmacaronsrecipe

Makesabout25macaronsof3cmdiameter

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g,weighedexactly)

pinchofsalt

2

3

4

1

20gcastorsugar

colouredfoodpaste

Grindthegroundalmondswiththeicingsugaragain.

Puttheeggwhitesinamixingbowlwiththesaltandwhiskwithanelectricmixeruntilthemixtureturnswhite.Graduallyaddthesugar.Carryon

whiskinguntilthesugarhasdissolvedandthemixtureisverystiff.Addenoughfoodpasteuntilthemixturehasthedesiredcolour.Finally,useawoodenspoontostirinthealmondandsugarmixturein3portions.Themeringuemixtureshouldbethick,foamyandsticky.

Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Putthemacaronmixtureinapipingbagwithasmoothnozzle,andpipeabout25dots,2cmindiameter,onto

eachbakingtray.Drythemacaronsatroomtemperaturefor10–25minutes.Duringthistime,thesurfaceshouldturnsmoothandanybubblesshoulddisappear.

Pre-heattheovento150°C(GasMark2).Bakeeachtrayonthelowerrunnerforabout12minutes.Themacaronsshouldnotturndark.Removethe

macaronsfromtheoventocooldown.Afterabout2minutes,turnthemovercarefullytoallowsteamtoescapefromtheunderside.

Pistachiomacarons

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

2

3

1

20gcastorsugar

greenfoodpaste

Forthefilling

35gchoppedpistachios

100gsugar

2eggs

120gbutter

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,finelygrindthepistachios.Putthesugarandeggsinastainlesssteelbowlandwhiskoverhotwateruntilthickandfoamy.Stirinthe

groundpistachios.Continuewhiskinguntilthemixturethickens,thenpourintoaflatbowl,cover,andplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Putthebutterinasecondbowl.Whiskwiththeelectricmixeruntilfoamy;thiswilltakeatleast10minutes.Thenstirtablespoonsofitintothesugarandegg

mixture.Spoonintoapipingbagwithasmoothnozzle,andpipethecreamontotheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Lightlytwisttheundersidesoftheothermacaronsontothem.

Cocoamacaronswithchocolateganache

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.2hourschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

130gicingsugar

2tbspcocoapowder

2eggwhites(72g)

12

3

20gcastorsugar

Forthefilling

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

200mlcream

Additionally

cocoapowdertodust

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Foldthecocoapowder,groundalmondsandicingsugarintothewhiskedegg

whites.

Tomakethefilling,chopthechocolate.Heatthecreaminasaucepan,stirringcontinuously;donotboil.Removethesaucepanfromtheheatandaddthe

chocolate.Stirthechocolateuntilmelted.Leaveuntilcool,thenplaceintherefrigeratorforatleast2hours.

Toserve,whiskthecreamwithanelectricmixeruntilstiff.Spoonintoapipingbag,andpipethecreamontotheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Lightly

presstheremainingmacaronsontothem.Dustwithcocoapowdertoserve.

Coconutmacaronswithchocolateandgingerganache

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minutesresting,approx.24minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

70ggroundalmonds

30gdesiccatedcoconut

150gicingsugar

1tbspcocoapowder

1

2

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

20gcastorsugar

Forthefilling

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

125mlcream

pinchofgroundginger

20gbutter

Additionally

approx.30ghazelnutspread

25–30largechocolateflakes

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73)withthefollowingchanges.Grindthecoconutflakes,almondsandicingoncemore.

Dividetheicingsugarandalmondmixtureintotwoexactlyequalamounts,andsiftthecocoapowderintooneamount.Dividethewhiskedeggwhitesinto2amountsofexactly36g,andfoldthecocoamixtureintooneamountin3portions.Stirthewhiteicingsugarmixtureintotheotherhalfin3portions,thencontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,chopthechocolate.Heatthecreaminasaucepan,butdonotboil.Removefromtheheatandstirinthechocolateuntilmelted.Stirthe

groundgingerandbutterintothewarmchocolatemixture,andcooltoroomtemperature.Spoonintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofthedarkmacarons.Placethelightonesontopandpressdownlightly.Attachthechocolateflakestothemacaronswithadabofhazelnutcream.Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

Darkmacaronswithwhitechocolateganache

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2tbspcocoapowder

2eggwhites(72g)

1

2

34

pinchofsalt

20gcastorsugar

Forthefilling

80gwhitechocolate

160gcreamcheese

20gflakedcoconut

1tbspcoconutliqueur

Additionally

100gwhitechocolatecoating

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Foldthecocoapowder,groundalmondsandicingsugarintothewhiskedegg

whites.

Tomakethefilling,meltthewhitechocolateoverhotwater.Putthecreamcheeseinabowl.Whisktheflakedcoconutandcoconutliqueurintothe

creamcheesewithanelectricwhisk,thenwhiskinthewhitechocolate.Refrigeratethecreamforabout1hour.

Spoonportionsofthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Topwiththeremainderofthemacaronsandtwistvery

slightly.

Togarnish,chopthewhitechocolatecoatingandmeltoverhotwater.Drizzlethinstrandsoverthemacaronstomakeaprettypattern.Leaveuntil

completelydry.

Macaronswithvanillabuttercream

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

1

2

3

1sachetvanillasugar

bluefoodpaste

Forthefilling

2eggs

100gsugar

pinchofsalt

½tspvanillaextract

125gbutter

yellowfoodpaste

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Addthevanillasugartothewhiskedeggwhitesinsteadofthe20gsugar

indicatedintherecipe.

Puttheeggsandsugarforthefillinginamixingbowl.Whiskwithanelectricwhiskuntilfoamy,thesugarcrystalshavedissolved,andthemixtureislight

andslightlythick.Placeoverhotwaterandcontinuewhisking.Addthesaltandvanillaextract.Heat,stillwhisking,untilthemixturethickensslightly.Thenremove,putinaflatdishandcoverwithclingfilm.Placeintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Whiskthebutterwithanelectrichandmixeruntilfluffy.Whiskinthefoodpasteandtablespoonsofthechilledvanillaandeggmixture.Spoonintoa

pipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfofthemacarons.Lightlypresstheremainingmacaronsontothem.Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

Macaronswithpeachbuttercream

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

1

2

34

20gcastorsugar

peachandgreenfoodpaste

Forthefilling

500mlmilk

80gsugar

1sachetvanillablancmangepowder

45gbutter

45gpeachjam

1tbsppeachliqueur

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Halvetheeggwhitesinto2portions,eachof36g.Stirenoughgreenfoodpasteinto

onehalfandpeach-colouredpasteintotheothertoachievethedesiredshades.Halvethealmondandicingmixture(each120g),andstirequalhalvesofthealmondandicingsugarmixintoeachin3portions.Thencontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,startwiththeblancmange.Stirtogetherthesugar,blancmangepowderand5tablespoonsofmilkuntilsmooth.Bringthe

remainderofthemilktotheboil.Addtheblendedblancmangepowderandbringtotheboil,stirringcontinuously.Removefromthehobandpour150gintoabowl.Cooltoroomtemperature,stirringcontinuously.Usetheremainderoftheblancmangepowderelsewhere.

Whiskthebutterwithanelectrichandmixerforabout10minutesuntilfluffy.Stirintablespoonsoftheroom-temperatureblancmange.Combinethejam

andliqueur,andstirintotheblancmange.Refrigerateforatleastonehour.

Putthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofthegreenmacarons.Topwiththeothermacaronsandtwistveryslightly.

Macaronswithcranberrycream

Preparationtime:approx.1hour(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hour30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

1

2

3

20gcastorsugar

redfoodpaste

Forthefilling

200gcranberries(jar)

2eggs

100gsugar

120gbutter

Additionally

pinkglittersugartodecorate

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Atthebeginningofthedryingstage,sprinklealittleglittersugaroverhalfthe

macaronsandcontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,puréethecranberriesinastickblender.Whisktogethertheeggsandsugarwithahandmixeruntilthesugarcrystalshavedissolved

andthemassislightandfluffy.Placeoverhotwaterandwhiskinthepuréedcranberries.Heat,stillwhisking,untilthemixturethickensslightly.Thenremove,putinaflatdishandcoverwithclingfilm.Refrigerateforabout30minutes.

Whiskthebutterwithanelectrichandmixeruntilfluffy,thenstirintablespoonsofthecoldcranberryandeggmixture.Refrigerateforabout1

hour.Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Lightlypresstheothermacaronsontothem.Coatintheglittersugar.

Yellowmacaronswithlemonbuttercream

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hour30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

23

4

1

20gcastorsugar

yellowfoodpaste

Forthefilling

1unwaxedlemon

2eggs

100gsugar

pinchofsalt

120gbutter

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,washthelemoninhotwater,thendry.Gratetherindfinelywithazesterandsqueezeoutthejuice.Youwillneedabout50mlofjuice.

Puttheeggsandsugarinastainlesssteelbowlwithapinchofsalt,thenwhiskwithahandmixeruntilthickandfoamy.Placethebowloverhotwater.

Stirinthelemonjuiceandzest,andcontinuewhiskingthecreamuntilitthickens.Pourthecreamintoaflatcontainer,cover,andplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Putthebutterinamixingbowlandwhiskwithahandmixeruntilfluffy.Thiswilltakeabout10minutes.Thenwhiskintablespoonsofthelemoncream.

Refrigeratethebuttercreamforabout1hour.Spoonintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfofthemacarons.Topwiththeothermacarons,andpressdownlightly.

Macaronswithrosemaryandvanillacream

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

23

4

1

20gcastorsugar

greenfoodpaste

Forthefilling

1sprigrosemary

1vanillapod

2eggs

100gsugar

pinchofsalt

120gbutter

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,washandpatdrytherosemaryandchoptheneedlesveryfinely.Cutopenthevanillapodandscoopoutthepulp.

Puttheeggsandsugarinastainlesssteelbowlwithapinchofsalt,thenwhiskwithahandmixeruntilthickandfoamy.Placethebowloverhotwater.

Stirinagenerouspinchofrosemaryandthevanillapulp,andwhiskthecreamuntilitthickens.Pourthecreamintoaflatcontainer,cover,andplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Putthebutterinamixingbowlandwhiskwithahandmixeruntilfluffy.Thiswilltakeabout10minutes.Thenwhiskintablespoonsofthecustard.

Refrigeratethebuttercreamforatleast30minutes.Spoonintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfofthemacarons.Topwiththeothermacarons,andpressdownlightly.

Greenmacaronswithmintcream

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plus25minutesrestingandapprox.25minutesbakingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

1tbspcocoapowder

2eggwhites(72g)

1

2

3

pinchofsalt

20gcastorsugar

greenfoodpaste

Forthefilling

½bunchmint

1–2tbspmintsyrup

120gbutter

100gicingsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73)withthefollowingchanges.Halvetheicingsugarandalmondmixtureexactly,andsift

thecocoapowderintoonebatch.Dividethewhiskedeggwhitesinto2amountsofexactly36g,andfoldthecocoamixtureintooneamountin3portions.Stirthegreenfoodpasteintotheotherhalf,thenthewhiteicingsugarmixture.Thencontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,washandcarefullydrythemintandchoptheleaves.Blendwiththemintsyrupuntilsmooth.Puttheroomtemperaturebutterina

mixingbowl,and,usinganelectrichandmixer,whisktogetherwiththesugarandvanillasugarfor10minutesuntillightandfluffy.Addthemintpuréeinteaspoons.

Putthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofthedarkmacarons.Topwiththegreenmacaronsandtwistveryslightly.Refrigerate

untilreadytoserve.

Macaronswithespressocream

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

2

3

1

20gcastorsugar

greenfoodpaste

Forthefilling

150gfinedarkchocolatecoating

150mlcream

3tspinstantespresso

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,finelychopthefinedarkchocolate.Bringthecreamtotheboilinasaucepan,stirringcontinuously.Stirintheinstantespressoand

dissolve.Removethesaucepanfromthehobandaddthechocolate.Leaveforabout5minutes,thenstir.Leavethecreamuntilcool,thenrefrigerateforabout1hour.

Whiskthecreamwithanelectrichandmixer,thenspoonintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Topwiththeother

macarons,andpressdownlightly.

Macaronswithchocolateandorangeganache

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hour30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

2

34

1

20gcastorsugar

orangefoodpaste

Forthefilling

1unwaxedorange

100gfinedarkchocolate

130mlcream

1tsphoney,1tbspbutter

1tbsporangeliqueur(optional)

Additionally

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,washtheorangeinhotwaterandfinelyzest1tablespoonofrind.Chopthechocolateandheatinasaucepanwiththecreamand

honey,stirringcontinuously.Removethesaucepanfromthehobwhenthechocolatehasmeltedcompletely,andstirintheorangerind,butterandorangeliqueur.Leavetocooltoroomtemperature.

Spreadthecreamovertheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Topwiththeothermacarons,andpressdownlightly.

Togarnish,chopthefinedarkchocolatecoatingandmeltoverhotwater.Drizzlethinstrandsoverthemacaronstomakeaprettypattern.Leaveuntil

completelydry,thenrefrigerateforabout1hourforthefillingtoset.

Hazelnutmacaronswithhazelnutfilling

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

70ggroundalmonds

30ggroundhazelnuts

130gicingsugar

2tbspcocoapowder

1

2

3

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

20gcastorsugar

Forthefilling

150ghazelnutspread

50gsoftbutter

1sachetvanillasugar

Additionally

100gfinedarkchocolate

40mlcream

1tspbutter

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Grindthehazelnuts,icingsugarandalmondsagain.Foldthecocoapowder,ground

almondsandicingsugarintothewhiskedeggwhites,thencontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,putthesofthazelnutspread,butterandvanillasugarinabowl.Whiskwithanelectrichandmixer.Spoonintoapipingbagandpipe

ontotheundersidesofhalfofthemacarons.Topwiththeothermacaronsandtwistlightly.

Tomakethegarnish,chopthefinedarkchocolate.Bringthecreamtotheboilinasaucepan,stirringcontinuously.Removefromthehobjustbeforeit

reachesboilingpoint,thenaddthechocolateandmelt,stirringcontinuously.Stirinthebutter,anddiponehalfofthemacaronsinthismixture.Placeonaracktoset.Refrigeratethemacaronsforatleast1hourbeforeserving.

Redmacaronswithcherries

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minuteschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

23

4

1

20gcastorsugar

redfoodpaste

Forthefilling

80gcherries

2tbspcherryjam

1tbspcherrysyrup

2eggs

100gsugar

120gcoldbutter

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethecream,washandpatdrythecherries,thenpitthem.Blendwiththecherryjamandsyrupuntilsmooth.

Whisktheeggsandsugarinastainlesssteelbowluntillightandvoluminous.Placeoverhotwater,andgraduallyaddthecherrymixture.Continuewhisking

untilitthickens.Removefromthehotwater.Putinaflatbowlandcoverwithclingfilm.Refrigerateforabout30minutes.

Putthemixtureinamixingbowlandstirinsmallpiecesofbutteruntilwellblended.Spoonintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfofthe

macarons.Topwiththeothermacarons,andpressdownlightly.

MangomacaronswithProsecco

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.2hourschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

2

3

4

1

20gcastorsugar

yellowfoodpaste

Forthefilling

4gelatinesheets

300gmangoflesh

120gapricotjam

20mlProsecco

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,startbysoakingthegelatineincoldwaterinaccordancewiththepacketinstructions.Chopthemangofleshandblendwith80gofthe

jam.CombinewiththeProseccoandbringtotheboiloveralowheat,stirringcontinuously.Removefromtheheatandleavetocoolslightly.

Squeezeoutthegelatineanddissolveinthehotmangopurée,stirringcontinuously.Lineabakingtraywithbakingparchmentandarrange

aluminiumfoilovertohalfthesizeofthetray,thenspoonthemangomixtureoveritandsmoothitout.Refrigerateforabout2hoursuntilthemixturehasset.Usecuttersorglassesthesizeofthemacaronstocutoutapprox.25circles.

Dottheremainderofthejamontheundersidesofthemacarons.Usethemangojellytosandwichtogetherthemacarons,andpressdownlightly.

Macaronswithanicedblueberryfilling

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plus25minutesrestingandapprox.25minutesbakingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g)

pinchofsalt

1

2

20gcastorsugar

violetfoodpaste

Forthefilling

200gblueberries(frozen)

75gricotta

50gicingsugar

approx.125mlcream

Additionally

goldleaftogarnish

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).Atthebeginningofthedryingstageandusingtweezers,verycarefullyarrangetiny

piecesofgoldleafoverhalfthemacarons.Thencontinueasdescribedinthebasicrecipe.

Tomakethefilling,placethefrozenblueberries,ricottaandicingsugarinatallcontainer.Puréesmoothlywithastickblender,usingasmuchcreamas

requiredtogivetheicecreamthedesiredconsistency.Brushtheiceoverhalfthemacaronsandtopwiththeremainder.Serveimmediately.

Strawberrymacaronswithmint

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.2hourschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g,weighedexactly)

pinchofsalt

23

1

20gcastorsugar

colouredfoodpaste

Forthefilling

150gbutteratroomtemperature

75gstrawberries

75mlstrawberrysyrup

2tbspfreshlychoppedmintleaves

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,washandpatdrythestrawberries,thenhullthem.Puréewiththesyrup.Stirintothebutterinteaspoons,thenfoldinthefinelychopped

mint.

Spreadthecreamovertheundersidesofhalfthemacarons.Topwiththeremainderofthemacaronsandtwistveryslightly.Packinanairtightcontainer

andrefrigerateforatleast2hours.

Chocolatemacarons

Preparationtime:approx.20minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.3hourschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g,weighedexactly)

pinchofsalt

2

3

1

20gcastorsugar

colouredfoodpaste

Forthefilling

100gfinedarkchocolate

150mlcream

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,chopthechocolate.Heatthecreaminasaucepan.Removefromthehob,thenputthechocolateinthecreamandmelt.Allowto

cool,thenrefrigerateforatleast1hour.Whiskuntilstiff.

Spreadtheganacheovertheundersideof25meringues.Topwiththeremainderofthemacaronsandtwistveryslightly.Packinanairtightcontainer

andrefrigerateforatleast2hours.

Raspberrymacaronswithmascarpone

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesresting,approx.25minutesbakingandapprox.2hourschillingtime)

Makesabout25macaronsofapprox.3cmdiameter

Forthemeringue

90ggroundalmonds

150gicingsugar

2eggwhites(72g,weighedexactly)

pinchofsalt

23

1

20gcastorsugar

colouredfoodpaste

Forthefilling

300graspberries

100gmascarpone

100gtraditionalsouredcream

4tbspvanillasugar

Makethemeringuesaccordingtothebasicrecipe(seepages72/73).

Tomakethefilling,washandpatdrytheraspberries.Strainthroughasieve,andcombinewiththemascarpone,souredcreamandvanillasugar.

Spreadthecreamoverthetopsof25macarons.Topwiththeremainderofthemacaronsandtwistveryslightly.Serveimmediately.

Whoopiepies

Marshmallowwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.10whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gsoftbutter

1egg

150gsugar,250gflour

50gcocoapowder

1

2

34

1tspbakingsoda

¼tspsalt

100mlmilk

50gplainyoghurt

Forthefilling

125gsoftbutter

80gicingsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

pinchofsalt

150gMarshmallowFluff

Additionally

colouredsugarballstodecorate

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Putthebutter,eggandsugarinabowl.Whiskwiththeelectricmixer

untilfoamy.Combinetheflour,cocoapowder,bakingsodaandsaltinasecondbowl.Stirtogetherthemilkandyoghurt.Whisktheflourmixtureandmilkmixtureintotheeggandbuttermixture,alternatingbetweenthetwo,tomakeasmoothbatter.

Using2tablespoons,spoonabout20portionsofbatterontothetrays,leavinggapsbetweenthembecausethecakeswillspread.Placeeachtrayinthe

ovenforabout12minutes.Remove,andleavethecakestocoolonthetrays.

Tomakethefilling,whisktogetheralltheingredientsandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Thenspoonportionsofthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipe

ontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.

Putthesugarballsinalittlebowlandrollthecakesaroundinthemoncesotheballssticktothecreamfilling.

Pistachiowhoopiepieswithacranberryfilling

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.10whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gsoftbutter

150gsugar

1tspvanillaextract

2eggs

12

3

250gflour

pinchofsalt

2tspbakingpowder

70gchoppedpistachios

Forthefilling

150mlcream

150gicingsugar

50gdriedcranberries

150gmascarpone

pulpof1vanillapod

Additionally

100gchoppedpistachios

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Putthesoftbutter,sugarandvanillaextractinamixingbowlandwhisk

withahandmixeruntilfoamy.Then,graduallyaddtheeggs.

Combinetheflour,saltandbakingpowder,andsiftoverthebutterandeggmixture.Stirinthechoppedpistachios.Using2tablespoons,spoonabout20

portionsofbatterontothebakingtrays.Leavealittlespacebetweenthembecausethecakeswillspreadwhiletheyarebaking.Bakeeachtrayintheovenforabout12minutes.Remove,andleavethesoftcakestocoolonthetrays.

Tomakethefilling,whipthecreamuntilstiff,sprinkling50goficingsugaroverit.Chopthecranberries.Stirtogethertheremainderoftheicingsugar,

themascarpone,vanillapulpandcranberries.Foldinthewhippedcream,andspoonportionsofthecreamintoapipingbagjustbeforeyouwanttoservethecakes.Pipeovertheundersidesofhalfthecakesandtopwiththeremainingcakes.Putthepistachiosinabowlandcoatthewhoopiepiesinthem.

Chocolatemadnesswhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.1hour30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.10whoopiepies

Forthebatter

150gfinedarkchocolate

100gbutter

3eggs,180gsugar

1tspvanillaextract

1

23

4

225gflour

3tbspcocoapowder

pinchofsalt

1½tspcreamoftartar

Forthefilling

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

250mlcream

40ggratedchocolate

Additionally

gratedchocolatetogarnish

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Meltthechocolateandthebutterinabowloverhotwater.Remove

andcoolslightly.Whisktogethertheeggs,sugarandvanillaextractuntilfoamy.Pourinthejust-runnychocolateandbuttermixtureinathinstreamandwhisk.Siftovertheflour,cocoapowder,saltandbakingpowderandworktoasmoothbatter.

Using2tablespoons,spoonabout20portionsofbatterontothebakingtrays.Bakeeachtrayintheovenforabout15minutesuntilthecakesaredonebut

stillsoft.Removeandplaceonawirerackuntilcompletelycold.

Chopthecoatingandmeltinabowloverhotwater;leavetocoolslightly.Whipthecreamuntilstillandfoldhalfofitintothejust-liquidcoating.

Combinewiththeremainderofthecreamandfoldinthegratedchocolate.Refrigeratefor1hour.

Spoonportionsofthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.Garnishthewhoopiepies

withgratedchocolate.

Raspberryandspongewhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20whoopiepies

Forthebatter

80gsoftbutter

6eggs

salt

200gsugar

1

2

3

4

175gflour

Forthefilling

200graspberries

100mlcream

1eggwhite

50gcreamcheese

100gicingsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

2tbspraspberryjam

Additionally

icingsugartodust

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Meltthesoftbutterinasaucepanoveralowheat,thencoolslightly.

Separatetheeggs.Whisktheeggwhiteswithapinchofsaltuntilstiff.Placeintherefrigerator.

Whisktheeggyolksandsugaruntillightyellowandfoamy.Siftovertheflourbutdonotstir.Addthebutterbutdonotstir.Foldinthewhiskedeggwhitesin

twoportionsalongwiththeotheringredients.Spreadoverthebakingtray.Smoothoverthesurfaceandbakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.Remove,andcutoutabout40cakecircleswhilestillwarm.Leaveuntilcompletelycool.

Washandpatdrytheraspberries,thenpushthroughasieve.Whipthecreamuntilstiff.Inasecondbowl,whisktheeggwhitesuntilstiff.Stirtogetherthe

creamcheese,icingsugar,vanillasugarandraspberryjam,thenfoldinthecreamandwhiskedeggwhites.Putintherefrigerator.

Spoontheraspberrycreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.Dustwithicingsugartoserve.

Marzipanwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.25minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.18whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gsoftbutter

100gsugar

pinchofsalt

2eggs,250gflour

12

3

1½tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

100gmarzipan

150mlmilk

Forthefilling

80gsoftbutter

200gicingsugar

75gmascarpone

1tspvanillaextract

pinchofsalt

alittleyellowfoodpaste

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Tomakethebatter,whisktogetherthesoftbutter,sugarandsaltwitha

handmixeruntilfoamy.Graduallyaddtheeggs.

Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Chopthemarzipanandblendwiththemilk.Stirintheflourandmilkmixtures,alternatingbetweenthe

two,untilyouhaveasmoothbatter.Useatablespoontospoonabout36cakesontothebakingtray,nottooclosetogether.Bakeeachtrayintheovenforabout12minutesuntilthecakesaredonebutstillsoft.Removeandleaveonthetraysuntilcold.

Putthebutterandsugarforthefillinginamixingbowlandwhiskuntilfoamy.Thiswilltakeabout10minutes.Combinethemascarpone,vanillaextractand

salt.Graduallystirintothebuttermixture.Stillstirring,addenoughfoodpastetocolourthepasteapaleyellow.Refrigeratethecreamuntilyouarereadytoserve,thenspoonportionsofitintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingwhoopiehalves.

Strawberryandbasilwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.18whoopiepies

Forthebatter

100gsoftbutter

50gsugar

pinchofsalt

1tspvanillaextract

1

2

34

2eggs

2sprigsofbasil

150gwheatflour

150gcornflour

2tspbakingpowder

150mlmilk

50gvanillayoghurt

Forthefilling

200gripestrawberries

50glittlemeringues

200mlcoldcream

2sachetvanillasugar

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthebutter,sugar,saltandvanillaextractuntilfoamy.

Graduallystirintheeggs.Washandpatdrythebasilandcuttheleavesintostrips.Combinethetwofloursandthebakingpowder.Stirtogetherthemilkandyoghurt.Then,stirintothebuttermixturewiththeflour,alternatingbetweenthetwo.Foldinthebasilattheend.

Placeabout32littlemoundsonthebakingtrays,nottooclosetogether.Bakeeachtrayforabout15minutes,thenremovefromtheovenandleaveonthe

traystocool.

Washandpatdrythestrawberries,thenhullandchopthefruits.Putthemeringuesinafreezerbagandcrushwitharollingpin.Whisktheicecold

creamandvanillasugaruntilstiff.Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

Justbeforeserving,foldthestrawberriesandcrushedmeringuesintothewhippedcream.Spreadovertheundersideofhalfthewhoopies.Topwiththe

remainingwhoopiepiesandserveimmediately.

Coconutwhoopiepieswithacreamcheesefilling

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesapprox.20whoopiepies

Forthebatter

90gbutter,150gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

½tspsalt

3eggs,150gflour

1

2

3

4

2tspbakingpowder

150gdesiccatedcoconut

Forthefilling

200gwhitechocolatecoating

280gcreamcheese

100gsoftbutter

30mlcoconutliqueur

Additionally

200gwhitechocolatecoating

50gcoconutfat

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Tomakethebatter,meltthebutterinasmallsaucepan,thenremove

fromtheheatandallowtocoolalittle.Whisktogetherthesugar,vanillasugar,saltandeggsuntilthickandcreamy.Pourinthestill-liquidbutterinathinstream,stillstirring.

Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandgratedcoconut.Stirintothebatter.Placeabout40littlemoundsonthetrays,nottooclosetogether,andbake

eachtrayforabout12minutes.Remove,andleavethesoftcakesonthetraysuntilcold.

Chopthecoatingandmeltinabowloverhotwater.Stirtogetherthecreamcheeseandbutteruntilcreamy.Addthecoconutliqueurinteaspoons.Stirthe

meltedchocolateintothecreamcheesemixtureinthreeportions.Putinthefridgeuntilreadytoserve(foratleast1hour).Thenspoonthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.

Togarnish,meltthecoatingandcoconutfatinabowloverhotwater.Drizzleoverthewhoopiepiesinthinlinesandleavetoset.

Croquantwhoopiepieswithginger

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.25whoopiepies

Forthebatter

70gbutter,60gmargarine

½tspvanillaextract

150gbrownsugar,½tspsalt

2eggs

1

23

275gwheatflour

2tspbakingpowder

2tspwhitewinevinegar

100mlmilk

50mlvanilladrinkingyoghurt

90gcroquant

Forthefilling

30gcandiedginger

70gsoftbutter

½tspsalt

pinchofgroundginger

250gicingsugar

2–3tbspcream

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Tomakethebatter,whisktogetherthebutter,margarine,vanilla

extract,brownsugarandsaltforabout10minutesuntilfoamy.Graduallystirintheeggs.Combinetheflourandbakingpowderinasecondbowl.Mixtogetherthewhitewinevinegar,milkanddrinkingyoghurtinajug.Addbothtothebutterandeggmixture,stirringcontinuouslyandalternatingbetweenthetwo.Finally,stirinthecroquant.

Putabout50tablespoonsofbatteronthebakingtrays,placingthemasfaraboutaspossible.Bakeeachtrayforabout15minutes,thenremovethe

cakesfromtheovenandcoolonthetrays.

Tomakethefilling,firstchopthecandiedginger.Whisktogetherthebutterandsaltforabout5minutesuntilfoamy.Thenstirinthegingerandground

ginger.Graduallystirintheicingsugarin3portions.Slowlyaddthecreamuntilthemixtureislightandairy.Spoonportionsofitintoapipingbag,andpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Placetheremainingcakesontopandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

Carrotwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.30whoopiepies

Forthebatter

150gcarrots,125gbutter

175gbrownsugar

½tspvanillaextract

½tspsalt,2eggs

1

2

345

50ggroundhazelnuts

250gwheatflour

1½tspbakingsoda

1tspbakingpowder

pincheachofcinnamonandnutmeg

2tbspmilk,100gcurrants

Forthefilling

80gsoftbutter

300gcreamcheese

200gicingsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

Additionally

100gchoppedhazelnuts

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Trimandpeelthecarrots,andgrateveryfinely.Whisktogetherthe

butter,sugar,vanillaextractandsaltforabout10minutes.Graduallyaddtheeggs.

Combinethegroundhazelnuts,flour,bakingsoda,bakingpowderandspicesinasecondbowl.Foldthegratedcarrotintotheeggmixture,thencombine

withtheflourmixture.Add2tablespoonsofmilkifthemixtureistoostiff.Stirinthecurrants.

Useatablespoontospoonabout60portionsofbatterontothebakingtrays,leavinggenerousgapsbetweenthem.Bakeeachtrayforabout15minutes,

thenremovethecakesfromtheovenandleaveonthetraysuntilcold.

Tomakethefilling,whiskthebutterforabout10minutesuntilfoamy.Stirinthecreamcheese,andgraduallyaddtheicingsugarandvanillasugar.Putin

therefrigerator.

Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Placetheotherhalvesflatsidedownonthecreamandpressonthem

lightly.Garnishthewhoopieswithchoppedhazelnuts.

Chocolateandpeanutbutterwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20–24whoopiepies

Forthebatter

60gsoftbutter

60gmargarine

90gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

1

2

34

½tspsalt

120gpeanutbutter

2eggs,250gflour

1tspbakingsoda

1tspbakingpowder

2tspwhitewinevinegar

150mlmilk

Forthefilling

80gsoftbutter

½ripebanana,½tspsalt

½tsplemonjuice

200gicingsugar

Additionally

150gfinedarkchocolatecoating,50gcoconutfat

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthebutter,margarine,sugar,vanillasugar,saltand

peanutbutteruntilfoamy.Graduallystirintheeggs.Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Stirtogetherthewhitewinevinegarandmilk.Stirbothintothebuttermixture,alternatingbetweenthetwo.Addalittlemilkifthemixtureistoothick.

Placeabout48littlemoundsofthemixtureonthetrayswithgenerousgapsbetweenthem.Placeeachtrayintheovenforabout15minutes.Remove

fromtheovenwhenthecakesaredonebutstillsoft,andleaveonthetraysuntilcold.

Tomakethefilling,firstwhiskthebutteruntilfoamy.Mashthebananawithaforkandaddtothebutterwiththesaltandlemonjuice.Combinewell.Add

theicingsugarin3portions,stirringallthewhile.Putthecreaminapipingbag.

Spreadthecreamovertheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Presstheremaininghalvesontop.Meltthecoatingandcoconutfatinabowloverhotwater.Dip

halfofeachwhoopiepieinthecoating,thenplaceonawireracktoset.

Bananawhoopiepieswithcroquant

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.40minutesbakingandapprox.1hourchillingtime)

Makesapprox.40whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gsoftbutter

150gsugar

pinchofsalt

1tspvanillaextract

1

2

34

2eggs

250gwheatflour

1½tspbakingsoda

1tsplemonjuice

3ripebananas

Forthefilling

60gsoftbutter

200gcreamcheese

150gicingsugar

pinchofsalt

100gcroquant

Additionally

croquanttogarnish

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthesoftbutter,sugar,saltandvanillaextractuntil

foamy.Graduallyaddtheeggs.Combinetheflourandbakingsoda.Sprinklethelemonjuiceoverthebananasandmashthemthoroughly.Addtothebutterandeggmixture,thensiftovertheflourandstirin.

Useatablespoontoscoopoutabout20smallportionsfromone-quarterofthebatterandplaceonthebakingtray.Bakeforabout10minutes.Remove

andplacethecookiesonawireracktocool,thenrepeatwiththeremainderofthemix.

Tomakethefilling,stirtogetherthebutterandthecreamcheese.Graduallystirintheicingsugarandsalt.Finally,stirinthecroquant.Refrigeratefor

about1hour.

Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.Garnishthewhoopiepieceswith

croquant.

Miniwhoopiepieswithchillichocolatecream

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.50minutesbakingandapprox.2hourschillingtime)

Makesapprox.50whoopiepies

Forthebatter

80gdesiccatedcoconut

60gbutter,60gmargarine

180gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

12

34

½tspsalt

2eggs,200gflour

1½tspbakingsoda

1tspbakingpowder

150mlmilk

100gfinedarkchocolate

Forthefilling

225gfinedarkchocolate

225mlcream

pinchofchillipowder

Additionally

colouredsugarballstodecorate

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Grindtheflakedcoconut.Whisktogetherthebutter,margarine,sugar,

vanillasugarandsaltuntilfoamy.Graduallystirintheeggs.

Combinetheflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowderandgratedcoconut.Stirintothebuttermixture,alternatingwiththemilk.Finelychopthechocolateandstir

in.Takeone-fifthofthebatterandspoonabout20littlemoundsontothebakingtray.Bakeforabout10minutes.Removethebakedbutstillsoftcakesfromtheoven.Leaveuntilcool.Repeatwiththeremainderofthebatter.

Tomakethefilling,chopthechocolateandmeltinthecreaminabowloverhotwater.Stirinthechillipowder.Cool,thenrefrigerateforabout2hours.

Whiskthecreamwithahandmixeruntilfoamy.

Spoonthecreamintoapipingbag,andpipeallovertheundersidesofhalfthecookies.Topwiththeremainingcakes.Putthesugarballsinabowland

rollthewhoopiepiesinthem.

Whoopiepieswithlemoncream

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.50minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40whoopiepies

Forthebatter

1unwaxedlemon

60gsoftbutter

60gmargarine

190gsugar,pinchofsalt

1

2

3

½tspvanillaextract

2eggs,270gflour

1½tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

120mlcoconutmilk

Forthefilling

60gsoftbutter

120gmascarpone

300gicingsugar

1tspjuiceand1tbspgratedzestof1unwaxedlemon

Additionally

yellowsugarballstodecorate

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4)andlineabakingtraywithbakingparchment.Washthelemoninhotwater,thendryandfinelygratethezest.

Squeezethelemonandmeasureout30mljuice.Whisktogetherthebutter,margarine,sugar,saltandvanillaextractforabout10minutesuntilfoamy.Graduallyaddtheeggs.

Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Stirintothebutterandeggmixture,alternatingwiththecoconutmilk.Stirinthelemonjuiceandzest.

Takeone-quarterofthebatterandarrangeabout20smallmoundsonthetray,leavingasmuchspaceaspossiblebetweenthem.Bakeforabout10minutesuntilthecookiesaredonebutstillsoft.Removeandleavetocooldown.Repeatwiththeremainderofthebatter.

Whisktogetherthebutterandmascarpone.Graduallyaddtheicingsugar,andcontinuewhiskinguntilthemixtureisfoamy.Stillstirring,addthelemon

zestandjuice.Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeovertheundersidesofhalfthecookies.Topwiththeremainderofthecookiesandpressdownlightly.Coatintheyellowsugarballs.

Peanutandchocolatewhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.40minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50whoopiepies

Forthebatter

80gpeanuts

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

225gsoftbutter

100gpeanutbutter

1

2

3

200gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

pinchofsalt,2eggs

250gflour

1tspbakingsoda

1½tspbakingpowder

Forthefilling

100gfinedarkchocolate

250gpeanutbutter

75gicingsugar

Additionally

darkchocolatesprinklestodecorate

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Chopthepeanutsanddry-fryinapanuntilgolden.Leaveuntilcool.

Gratethechocolate.Whisktogetherthebutter,peanutbutter,sugar,vanillasugarandsaltforabout10minutesuntilfoamy.Graduallyaddtheeggs.

Combinetheflour,bakingsodaandbakingpowderinasecondbowl.Stirintotheeggandbuttermix,thenaddthepeanutsandchocolate.Takeone-quarter

ofthemixandplaceabout25littlemoundsonthetrays,aswidelyapartaspossible.Bakeforabout10minutes.Removefromtheovenandplaceonawirerackuntilcold.Repeatuntilallthebatterhasbeenused.

Tomakethefilling,meltthechocolateinabowloverwater.Whisktogetherthepeanutbutterandsugaruntilfoamy.Stillstirring,pourinthemelted

chocolateinathinstream.Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecookies.Topwiththeremainingcookies.Garnishthewhoopiepieswithchocolatesprinkles.

Whoopiepieswithraspberrycream

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.30whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gsoftbutter

1sachetvanillasugar

190gsugar,½tspsalt

2eggs,275gflour

1

234

1½tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

100mlmilk,40gmarzipan

40gcocoapowder

Forthefilling

80graspberries(frozen)

75gsoftbutter

200gcreamcheese

1tbspraspberrybrandy

200gicingsugar

redfoodpaste

Additionally

colouredsugarballstodecorate

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthesoftbutter,vanillasugar,sugarandsaltuntilfoamy.

Graduallystirintheeggs.Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Siftovertheeggandbuttermixandstirin,alternatingwiththemilk.Whisktogetherhalfthebatterwithfinelychoppedmarzipan,theotherhalfwithsiftedcocoapowder.Addalittlemilkifthebatteristoostiff.

Placeabout60littlemoundsonthebakingtrays,asfarapartaspossible.Bakeeachtrayintheovenforabout12minutes.Removethestill-softcookies

fromtheovenandleaveonthetraystocool.

Defrosttheraspberriesforthefilling.Whisktogetherthesoftbutterandcreamcheese.Stirintheraspberriesfollowedbytheraspberrybrandy.Gradually

addtheicingsugar.Colourthecreampinkwithfoodpaste.

Putthecreaminapipingbag.Pipedotsofcreamontotheundersidesofthedarkcookies,thentopthemwiththelightercookies.Chilluntilreadytoserve.

Decoratewithsugarballs.

Coffeewhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.30whoopiepies

Forthebatter

175gbutter

150gsugar

1tspvanillaextract

½tspsalt,2eggs

12

3

4

225gflour

75gcocoa

1tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

50mlmilk

120mlstrongcoffee

Forthefilling

80gsoftbutter

80gcreamcheese

250gicingsugar

1tspinstantespresso

Pre-heattheovento190°C(GasMark5).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthesoftbutter,sugar,vanillaextractandsaltuntil

foamy.Graduallystirintheeggs.

Combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Stirthemilkintothecoffee.Stirbothintotheeggandbuttermix,alternatingbetweenthetwo.

Takeone-thirdofthebatterandspoonabout20smallmoundsonthetray,leavingasmuchspaceaspossiblebetweenthem.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.

Whendonebutstillsoft,removethecakesfromtheovenandcoolonawirerack.Placenewbakingparchmentonthebakingtrayandrepeatthisprocess

withtheremainingportionsofbatter.Continueuntilallthebatterhasbeenusedandyouhaveabout60cakes.

Tomakethefilling,stirtogetherthesoftbutterandthecreamcheese.Graduallyaddtheicingsugar.Stirintheespressopowderattheend.Spoon

intoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfofthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes.

Chocolatewhoopiepieswithmintcream

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20whoopiepies

Forthebatter

125gbutter,125gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

pinchofsalt,3eggs

225gwheatflour

12

3

4

1sachetchocolateblancmangepowder

1tbspcocoapowder

1½tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

Forthefilling

60gsoftbutter

60gcreamcheese

200gicingsugar

2tspvanillaextract

½tspmintextract

salt,greenfoodpaste

Additionally

150gicingsugar

1tbspmintsyrup

approx.60whitemintdrops

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthesoftbutter,sugar,vanillasugarandsaltforabout

8minutesuntilfoamy.Graduallystirintheeggs.

Combinetheflourwiththeblancmangepowder,cocoapowder,bakingpowderandbakingsoda.Siftovertheeggandbuttermixture,andstirin.

Placeabout20portionsofbatteroneachtray,asfarapartaspossible.Bakeeachtrayforabout14minutesuntilthecakesaredonebutstillsoft.Removefromtheovenandplaceonawirerackuntilcold.

Tomakethefilling,stirtogetherthesoftbutterandthecreamcheese.Stirintheicingsugar.Thenaddthevanillaextract,mintextractandsalt.Add

enoughgreenfoodpastetoachievethedesiredcolour.Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainderofthecakesandpressdownlightly.

Forthedecoration,stirtheicingsugarintothemintsyruptomakeathickcreamandplaceteaspoonsofitoneachwhoopiepie.Sprinklewithchopped

mintdrops.

Yoghurtwhoopiepieswithapricotfilling

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minutesbakingand30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.12whoopiepies

Forthebatter

150gwhitechocolate

100gsoftbutter

1tspvanillaextract

180gsugar,½tspsalt

1

23

2eggs,250gflour

1tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

75gplainyoghurt

alittlemilk

Forthefilling

100gwhitechocolate

60gbutter

250gcreamcheese

2sachetsvanillasugar

salt,100gdriedapricots

Additionally

gratedwhitechocolatetogarnish

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Meltthechocolateinabowloverhotwater.Whisktogetherthebutter,

sugar,saltandvanillaextractuntilfoamy.Graduallystirintheeggs,thentablespoonsofthechocolate.Combinetheflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda,andsiftover.Addtheyoghurt.Workintoasmoothbatter.Addalittlemilkifthemixtureistoothick.

Placeabout12portionsofbatteroneachtray,asfarapartaspossible.Bakeeachtrayintheovenforabout15minutesuntilthecakesaredonebutstill

soft.Removefromtheovenandplacethemonarackuntilcold.

Tomakethefilling,meltthechocolateandbutterinabowloverhotwater.Whisktogetherthecreamcheese,vanillasugarandapinchofsalt.Whiskin

thechocolateandbuttermixture.Choptheapricotsandaddtothemix.Putinthefridgeuntilreadytoserve(foratleast1hour).Spreadthecreamovertheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainderofthecakesandpressdownlightly.Rollinadishofgratedwhitechocolateandserve.

Hazelnutwhoopiepieswithblackberrycream

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.20minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20whoopiepies

Forthebatter

75gbutter,200gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

pinchofsalt

3eggs

1

2345

125gflour

50gcocoa

1½tspbakingpowder

1tspbakingsoda

50ggroundhazelnuts

100gchoppedfinedarkchocolate

50gchoppedhazelnuts

Forthefilling

150gblackberries

175gmascarpone

300gcreamcheese

125gicingsugar

100gblackberryjam

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Heatthebutterinasmallsaucepan.Removefromtheheatandleave

tocoolslightly.Meanwhile,whisktogetherthesugar,vanillasugar,saltandeggsuntilfoamy.

Combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandgroundhazelnutsinabowl.Pourthejust-liquidbutterovertheeggmixture,stirring

continuously.Foldintheflourmix,thenthechocolateandchoppednuts.

Placeabout20portionsofbatteroneachtray,asfarapartaspossible.Bakeeachtrayinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.Remove,andleave

thecakestocool.

Washandpatdrytheblackberries.Whisktogetherthemascarpone,creamcheeseandicingsugar.Foldintheblackberries.Chilluntilreadytoserve.

Beforeserving,spreadblackberryjamontheundersidesofthecakes.Thenspreadthemascarponeandblackberrycreamoverhalfofthecakes.Topwith

theremainingcakes.

Chocolatechipwhoopiepies

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.1hourcoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20whoopiepies

Forthebatter

70gbutter

60gmargarine

1tspvanillaextract

175gsugar

1

23

4

½tspsalt

2eggs,270gwheatflour

1½tspbakingpowder

150mlmilk

1tspwhitewinevinegar

90gchocolatechips

Forthefilling

1sachetvanillablancmangepowder

500mlmilk,60gsugar

125gsoftbutter

150gblueberryjam

Additionally

100gblueberriestogarnish

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Whisktogetherthebutter,margarine,vanillaextract,sugarandsalt

untilfoamy.Graduallyaddtheeggs.Combinetheflourandbakingpowder.Stirtogetherthemilkandwhitewinevinegarandaddtothebatter,alternatingwiththeflourmix.Foldinthechocolatechips.

Spoonabout20moundsofbatterontoeachbakingtray.Bakeeachtrayonthemiddlerunnerforabout12minutes.Leavetocool.

Maketheblancmangeinaccordancewiththepacketinstructions.Pour400mlintoabowl;usetheremainderelsewhere.Whiskthebutterforapprox.

10minutesuntilfoamy.Addtablespoonsoftheblancmangeandjam.Chillforatleast1hour.

Spoonthecreamintoapipingbagandpipeontotheundersidesofhalfthecakes.Topwiththeremainingcakes,flatsidesfacing,andpressdownlightly.

Garnishwiththefreshblueberries.

Biscuits

Macaroon-toppedbiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

12

34

100gsoftbutter

Forthemacaroontopping

1eggwhite

pinchofsalt

2tspinstantespresso

80gicingsugar

40gfinelygroundalmonds

Forthefilling

90gdarkchocolate

2tbspcream

1tbsphoney

1tbspbutter

Quicklycombinetheingredientsforthemixuntilsmooth.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorfor30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento150°C(GasMark2).Whisktogethertheeggwhite,salt,espressopowderand20gicingsugaruntilstiff.Combinethealmondsand

icingsugarandfoldintothebeateneggwhite.Spoonintoapipingbagwithasmallnozzle.Pipe40macaroonsontoaparchment-linedbakingtrayandbakeonthesecondrunnerfromthebottomforabout15minutes;theyshouldstillbemoistontheinside.Coolonawirerack.

Increasetheoventemperatureto200°C(GasMark6).Rollthedoughoutonaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm.Cutout40circlesandbake

onalinedbakingtrayfor8–10minutesuntilgolden.Leaveuntilcold.

Tomakethefilling,chopthechocolate.Combinewiththecream,honeyandbutter,andmeltinabowloverhotwater.Leavetocooluntilthemixturecan

bepiped,thenspoonintoapipingbagwithasmallnozzle.Pipecreamontothebiscuits.Topeachonewithamacaroonandpressdownlightly,thenleavetoset.

Chocolateandwhiskystars

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.4hourschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

4

50gbrownrocksugar

pulpof½avanillapod

Forthecream

350gdarkchocolate

100mlcream

100gbutter

2tbspmaplesyrup

50mlwhisky

Additionally

about40pinenuts

rocksugartosprinkle

flourfortheworksurface

Tomakethedough,sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpiecesinthewell.

Addtherocksugarandvanillapulp.Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Tomakethecream,chopthechocolate.Heatthecreamandmeltthechocolateinit.Stirinthebutter,syrupandwhisky,andrefrigerateforabout4

hours.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40star-

shapedbiscuitswithabiscuitcutter.Placeonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Dry-frythepinenutsinapanuntilgolden.Putthechocolatecreaminapipingbagwithastar-shapednozzleandpipeablobofcreaminthemiddleofeach

biscuit.Garnisheachblobwithapinenutandsprinkleoveralittlerocksugar.

Raspberrytarts

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.3hours30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour,1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

pulpof½avanillapod

12

345

Forthecream

220gcrèmefraîche

350gwhitechocolate

150gfreshraspberries

50mlraspberrybrandy

Additionally

40freshraspberriestogarnish

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsforthemixandthevanillapulpuntilsmooth.Shapeintoaball,wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorfor

30minutes.

Tomakethecream,bringthecrèmefraîchetotheboilandstirinthechoppedwhitechocolatetomelt.Wash,dryandpuréetheraspberries.Stirin,together

withtheraspberrybrandy.Putintherefrigeratorforabout3hours.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuits

witharoundbiscuitcutter.

Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Putthechocolatecreaminapipingbagandpipeoverthebiscuits.Washandpatdrytheraspberries,andplaceoneoneachtart.Refrigeratethetartsuntil

readytoserve.

Orangebiscuitswithabutterfilling

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.15minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1234

pulpof1vanillapod

gratedzestof1unwaxedorange

Forthefilling

50gbutter

50gicingsugar

3tbsporangeliqueur

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutter,vanillapulpandorangezestinthewell.

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Shapethemixinto40equallysizedballs,andplaceonlinedbakingtrays.Flattenslightly,thenbakefor11–

14minutesuntilgolden.Coolonawirerack.

Tomakethefilling,whisktogetherthebutter,icingsugarandorangeliqueurwithahandmixerfor4minutesuntilfoamy.Spreadovertheundersidesof

thebiscuits,thensandwichthemtogetherinpairs.

Brandyandnutbiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

234

5

50ggroundBrazilnuts

1tbspbrandy

Forthefilling

100mlcream

100gdarkchocolate

3tbspbrandy

generouspinchofChinesefive-spicepowder

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,choppedbutter,groundBrazilnutsandbrandyinthewell.

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorfor30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout3mm,andcutoutabout40

biscuitswiththecuttersofyourchoice.

Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Tomakethefilling,bringthecreamtotheboilinasaucepan.Removefromtheheat.Chopthechocolateandputinthecreamtomelt,thenstirinthe

brandyandfive-spicepowder.Cool,thenplaceintherefrigeratorforatleast30minutes.

Whiskthechocolateganachewithahandmixeruntilfoamy,thenspreadovertheundersidesof20biscuits.Topeachonewithoneplainbiscuit.Storeina

coolplace.

Chocolateandorangetarts

Preparationtime:approx.20minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

34

pulpof1vanillapod

Forthecream

2tbsporangejuice

4tsporangeliqueur

140gdarkchocolate

200mlcream

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutterinsmallpiecesandthevanillapulpinthewell.

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorfor30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout3mm.Cutoutabout40biscuitswitharound

biscuitcutter.Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Tomakethecream,heattheorangejuiceandliqueurinasaucepan.Stirinthechocolatetomelt.Coolforabout5minutes.

Whiskthecreamuntilstiffandstirintothechocolate.Placeintherefrigeratoruntilcold.Putthechocolatecreaminapipingbagwithastarnozzleandpipe

rosettesontothebiscuits.

Butterbiscuitswithacassisfilling

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.2hours30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.25minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

12345

Forthefilling

50mlcream

2tbspcassisliqueur

150gwhitechocolate

Additionally

75gicingsugar

about1½tbspcassisliqueur

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsforthebiscuitmix.Shapeintoaball,thenwrapinclingfilmandchillforabout30minutes.

Tomakethefilling,bringthecreamtotheboil.Stirinthecassis,thenremovefromtheheatandstirinthechocolateuntilmelted.Refrigeratefor2hours.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout3mm,andcutoutabout40

biscuitswitharoundbiscuitcutter.

Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Useadollopofchocolatecreamtosandwich2biscuitstogether.Stirtogethertheicingsugarwiththecassisliqueuruntilsmoothandbrushoverthe

biscuits.Leavetheicinguntildry.

Chocolateandnutbrownies

Preparationtime:approx.20minutes(plusapprox.35minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20brownies

100gmacadamianuts

100ghazelnuts

200gdarkchocolate(70%)

250gbutter

360gsugar

4eggs

1

2

3

125gflour

¼tspbakingpowder

45gcocoapowder

butterforthetin

Roughlychopthemacadamiaandhazelnuts.Dry-fryinapanuntilgolden.Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Meltthechocolateandbutterover

alowheat,thenleavetocoolslightly.Combinethesugar,eggs,flour,bakingpowderandcocoauntilwellblended,thenworkinthechocolatebutterandnuts.

Adjustabakingframetomeasure20x20cm.Greasewell,thenplaceonabakingtraylinedwithbakingparchment.Pourinthecakemixandsmooththe

surface,thenbakefor30–35minutes.

Leavethecaketocoolintheframe,thencutinto20equally-sizedpieces.

Passionfruitbiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.25–30biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

4

Forthefilling

1largepassionfruit

60gbutter

250gicingsugar

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpiecesinthewell.Quicklycombineall

theingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutestochill.

Meanwhile,tomakethefilling,wash,dryandpeelthepassionfruit,thencutinhalfandscoopouttheseeds.Puréethefleshandpassthroughasieve.

Whiskthebutteruntilfoamy,thengraduallyaddthepassionfruitpulpandicingsugar.Placethecreamintherefrigerator.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Shapethemixinto50–60hazelnut-sizedballsandplaceonthebaking

tray.Flattenslightlywithafork,thenbakeintheovenfor10–12minutesuntilgolden.Coolonawirerack.

Sandwich2biscuitstogetherwiththepassionfruitcreamandserveimmediately.

Apricotanddatecakes

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.30minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makes16biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

23

4

Forthefilling

145gdriedapricots

110gdrieddates

½tspgroundpimento

pinchofcinnamon

5tbsporangeliqueur

Additionally

icingsugartodust

butterforthesheets

flourfortheworksurface

Grease16holesinmuffintins.Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpieces

inthewell.Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapthedoughinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorfor30minutes.

Tomakethefilling,roughlychoptheapricotsanddates.Pour140mlofwaterinasaucepanandbringtotheboil.Stirinthefruit,thenremovefromthe

heat.Stirinthespicesandliqueur,thenleavetocool.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lightlyflouraworksurface,thenrolloutthedoughto3–4mm.Cutout16circlesof7cmdiameter,and16of5

cmdiameter.Linetheholesinthemuffintinswiththelargecircles.Cutasmallmotifsuchasafloweroutofthemiddleofthesmallercircles.

Spoonthefillingintothemuffinholes,thentopwiththesmallercircles.Pressdownlightlyandbakeintheovenforabout20minutesuntilgolden.Remove

fromthetins,thenplaceonawirerackuntilcool.Dustthinlywithicingsugar.

Amarettobiscuitswithicecream

Preparationtime:approx.25minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.12minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

50gamaretti

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

1

2

3

100gsoftbutter

3tbspAmaretto

Additionally

approx.350gicecream(e.g.chocolateorvanilla)

Puttheamarettiinafreezerbagandcrushasfinelyaspossiblewitharollingpin.Quicklycombinewithalltheingredientsforthedough,kneadinguntil

smooth,andshapeintoaball.Wrapthedoughinclingfilmandplaceitintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Shapethedoughintoabout40balls,thenplaceonlinedbakingtrays.Flattenthem,andbakefor10–12

minutesuntilgolden.

Placethecookiesonawirerackuntilquitecold.Sandwichthecookiestogetherinpairswithasmallballoficecreamandserveimmediately.

Orangeandmeringebiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchillingandapprox.12minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.35biscuits

Forthedough

30gcandiedorangepeel

200gflour

1eggyolk

80gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

1

23

4

100gsoftbutter

1tspgratedzestof1unwaxedorange

Forthemeringue

2eggwhites

100gicingsugar

15gcornstarch

Additionally

1eggyolkand2tbspmilktoglaze

50gcoconutflakestogarnish

flourfortheworksurface

Chopthecandiedorangepeelveryfinely.Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutterin

smallpieces,candiedorangepeelandthegratedorangezestinthewell.Quicklykneadtogethertomakeasmoothdough.Wrapinclingfilmandputinthefridgeforatleast1hour.

Pre-heattheovento160°C(GasMark2.5).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthedoughontoaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout

5mm.Cutoutcirclesandplaceonthebakingtray.

Whisktogethertheeggyolkandmilkandbrushoverthecookies.Sprinkleoverthecoconutflakes.Tomakethemeringue,whisktheeggwhitesuntil

stiff.Addtheicingsugarandcornstarchinathinstreamandcontinuewhiskinguntilthemixtureisquitestiffagain.Spoonintoapipingbagwithastarnozzleandpipelittlemoundsontothecookiebases.

Bakeonthesecondrunnerfromthebottomforabout12minutes.Removefromtheovenandcoolcompletely.

Almondmounds

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutessettingtime)

Makesapprox.45biscuits

Forthedough

175gflour

1tspbakingpowder

1eggyolk,50gcastorsugar

salt,100gsoftbutter

4dropsrumflavouring

1

2

34

Forthetopping

125gcoconutfat

65gicingsugar

3tbspcocoapowder

1sachetvanillasugar

1tbsprum

100galmondslivers

200gdarkchocolatecoating

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Combinetheflourandbakingpowder.Siftontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,apinchofsaltandsoftbutterin

smallpiecesinthewell.Sprinkleovertherumflavouring.Quicklykneadtogethertomakeasmoothdough.Wrapinclingfilmandputinthefridgeforatleast1hour.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rollthedoughoutontoaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout

4mm,andcutoutrounddiscs.Arrangethemonthebakingtray.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.

Tomakethetopping,meltthecoconutfatandremovefromtheheat.Stirintheicingsugar,cocoa,vanillasugarandrum.Foldinthealmondslivers.

Spoonontotherounddiscsandleavetoset.

Chopthecoatingandmeltinabowloverhotwater.Pouroverthecookiesandleavetoset.

Cocoabiscuitswithchocolatemeringue

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hour30minuteschillingandapprox.22minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour,1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

10gcocoapowder

12

3

4

Forthemeringue

pinchofsalt

2eggwhites

100gicingsugar

10gcocoapowder

Forthechocolatecream

100gdarkchocolatecoating

40mlcream

2tbspcognac

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinealltheingredientstomakeasmoothdough.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Rollthedoughouttoathicknessofapprox.4mmonthelightlyfloured

worksurface,anduseroundbiscuitcutterstocutoutbiscuits.Placeonthebakingtrayandbakeforabout10minutes.Coolonawirerackandturntheovendownto160°C(GasMark2.5).

Addapinchofsalttotheeggwhitesandwhiskuntilstiff.Sprinkleovertheicingsugarandtheremainderofthecocoaandstirin.Spoonintoapiping

bagandpipeasmanymeringue“hats”ontoalinedbakingtrayastherearebiscuits.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenfor12minutes,thencoolonawirerack.

Gratethecoating,thencombinewiththecreamandmeltinabowloverhotwater.Stirinthecognac.Putinthefridgeforabout1hour.Thenspreada

littleofthechocolatecreamontoeachbiscuit;topwithameringue“hat”andpressdown.Chilluntilreadytoserve.

Nutmegbiscuitswitheggliqueur

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.2hours30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthefilling

70gwhitechocolate

40gbutter

40gicingsugar

4tbspeggliqueur

Forthedough

12

3

4

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

pinchofgratednutmeg

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Tomakethefilling,meltthewhitechocolateinabowloverhotwater.Stirinthebutteruntilmelted,thenremovethebowlfromthehotwaterandstirinthe

icingsugarandeggliqueur.Placeinthefridgeforabout2hours.

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsforthedoughuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutesto

chill.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rollthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof

3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuitswitharoundbiscuitcutter.Placeonthebakingtray.

Bakethecookiesfor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.Brushtheundersideofhalfthebiscuitswiththeeggliqueurcream,thenplacetheremaining

biscuitsontop.Chillforafurther30minutes.

Nutandcappuccinotriangles

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50biscuits

150gfinedarkchocolatecoating

300gflour

1sachetbakingpowder

300gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

1tbspgratedzestof1unwaxedorange

12

3

4

½tspgroundcinnamon

4eggs

200gsoftbutter

200mlcoldespresso

100gchoppedhazelnuts

100ggroundhazelnuts

2tbspcoffeeliqueur

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Adjustabakingframeto35x35cmandbrushtheinsidewithbutter.

Placeonthebakingtray.Finelychopthecoatingandweighout100g.

Combinetheflourandbakingpowderandsiftintoabowl.Addthesugar,vanillasugar,orangezest,cinnamon,eggs,butter,espresso,allthehazelnuts

and100gchocolate.Whisktheingredientswithahandmixerfor2minutestomakeasmoothdough.

Putthedoughinthebakingframe,smooththesurfaceandbakeforabout25minutes.Pullthecakeandbakingparchmentontoawirerackandleaveto

cool.Removethebakingframe.

Cutthecakeintotriangles.Melttheremainderofthechocolateandstirinthecoffeeliqueur.Dipthecornersofthecakesintheliquidchocolate,thenleave

toset.

Bananastarswithwhitechocolatecream

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

30gdriedbananachips

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

1

23

100gsoftbutter

Forthefilling

50mlcream

100gwhitechocolate

15gbutter

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Putthebananachipsinafreezerbagandsealwell,thencrushwitharollingpin.Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Putthe

eggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpiecesinthewell.Addthebananachips.Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutestochill.

Meanwhile,bringthecreamtotheboilinasaucepan.Removefromtheheat.Breakthechocolateintopiecesandstirintothecreamtomelt.Stirinthe

butter,thenplaceintherefrigeratoruntilcold.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuitswithstar-

shapedcutters.Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.Useadollopofchocolatecreamtosandwich2biscuitstogether.

Vanillabiscuitswithpinenutfilling

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

pulpof½avanillapod

Forthefilling

40gpinenuts

150mlcream

jarpowderedsaffron

pinchofsalt

250gwhitechocolate

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutterinsmallpiecesandthevanillapulpinthewell.

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapthedoughballinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutestochill.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuits

withroundbiscuitcutters.Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Tomakethefilling,dry-frythepinenutsinapanuntilgolden.Bringthecreamtotheboil.Removefromtheheat,andaddthesaffron,saltandwhite

chocolatebrokenintopieces.Stiruntilthechocolatehascompletelymelted.Cool,thenwhiskwithastickblenderuntilcreamy.Roughlychopthepinenutsandfoldintotheganache.Brushhalfthebiscuitswithagenerousdollopofcream.Topwiththeremainderofthebiscuitsandpressdownlightly.

Pistachiosandwiches

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

4

1tspbrownrum

½tspgroundanise

Forthefilling

60gpistachios

300gwhitechocolatecoating

150mlcream

60gbutter

30gpistachiopulp

30gbrownrocksugar

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutterinsmallpieces,rumandaniseinthewell.Quickly

combinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapthedoughinclingfilmandplaceinthefridgeforabout1hourtochill.

Meanwhile,finelychopthepistachios.Chopthecoatingandmeltinabowloverwater.Bringthecreamtotheboil,stirringcontinuously,thenstirinthe

coating.Leaveuntilcoolbutnotset.Creamthebutteruntilfoamy,thenstirintothechocolatecreamwiththepistachiopulp,brownrocksugarandpistachios.Refrigerateforabout45minutesuntilthecreamisfirmbutcanstillbepiped.Spoonintoaforcingbag.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughoutonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuits

withasquarebiscuitcutter.Placeonparchment-linedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Pipethepistachiocreamontohalfthebiscuits,thentopthemwiththeotherhalf.Pressdownlightlyandchillforafurther10minutes.

Apricotflowers

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschillingandapprox.10minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

12

3

4

Forthefilling

5driedapricots

30gsugar

8tbspapricotjam

Additionally

butterforthealuminiumfoil

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinealltheingredientsforthedoughuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandchillintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6)andlineabakingtraywithbakingparchment.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathickness

of3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuitswithflower-shapedcutters.Cutacircleoutofthemiddleofhalfthebiscuits.Placethebiscuitsonthebakingtrayandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Choptheapricots.Dissolvetheremainderofthesugarinapanin1tablespoonofwaterandboiltomakeagoldencaramel.Quicklycoatthe

choppedapricotsinthecaramel.Spreadoutonbutteredaluminiumfoilandleavetocool.

Heattheapricotjaminasaucepanandbrushthehotjamoverthebiscuitflowers.Placethebiscuitswiththeholesonthejam,andarrangethepieces

ofapricotintheholesinthemiddle.

Strawberryandvanillatarts

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschillingandapprox.10minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

12

345

Forthefilling

60gbutter

100gicingsugar

1tbspvanillablancmangepowder

150gstrawberries

185gpreservingsugar

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinetheingredientsforthedoughuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof3–4mm,andcutoutabout40biscuits

withroundbiscuitcutters.Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Leaveuntilcold.

Meanwhile,beat50gbutteruntilveryfluffy.Addtheicingsugarandcontinuestirringuntilthesugarhascompletelydissolved.Stirintheblancmange

powder,thenspoonthecreamintoapipingbagwithasmallstarnozzle.Chill.

Wash,dry,hullandpuréethestrawberries.Putinasmallsaucepanwiththepreservingsugarandheatuntilthesugarhasdissolved.Addtheremainderof

thebutter.Stir,andsimmergentlyforabout4minutes.Leavethejamtocool.

Drawathinvanillabutterringaroundtherimsofhalfthebiscuits.Spoonalittlestrawberryjamintothisring,thencarefullyplacetheremainingbiscuits

ontop.

BiscuitswithArmagnacplums

Preparationtime:approx.25minutes(plusapprox.12hourschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

12

3

2sachetsvanillasugar

100ggroundhazelnuts

Additionally

1eggyolk

2tbspmilk

10plumsinArmagnac(jar)

Quicklycombinetheingredientsforthedoughandkneaduntilsmooth.Rollouttoasausageabout20cminlength,thenwrapinclingfilmandchill

overnight.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingsheetwithbakingpaper.Cuttherollintoslicesapprox.5mmthick.Arrangeonthebakingtray.

Combinetheeggyolkandmilkandstiruntilsmooth,thenbrushoverthebiscuits.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.Leaveuntilcompletelycool.

Tomakethefilling,puréetheplumsinArmagnac.Putadollopofpuréedplumonhalfthebiscuits.Topwiththeremainderofthebiscuitsandpressdown

lightly.Leavetoset.

Shortbreadswithspicyganache

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.8minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

4

Forthefilling

300gdoublecream

300gdarkchocolate

1tspgingerbreadspice(e.g.cinnamon,staranise,ginger,mace,cloves,cardamomandcorianderseeds,nutmeg)

Additionally

cocoapowdertodust

flourfortheworksurface

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpiecesinthewell.Quicklycombineall

theingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandchillintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout3mm,andcutoutabout80

biscuitswithacircularbiscuitcutter.Placethebiscuitsonparchment-linedbakingtraysandbakefor8minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Meanwhile,heatthedoublecreaminasaucepanuntilalmostboiling.Removefromtheheatandgratethechocolateintothecream.Wait30

seconds,thenstiruntilthechocolatehascompletelymeltedandyouhaveasmooth,velvetycream.Stirinthespicesandleaveuntilcool.

Puttheganacheinapipingbag.Pipealargedollopofganacheontohalfthebiscuits,thentopwiththeremainderofthebiscuits.Placeinthefridgefora

while.Dustwithcocoapowderbeforeserving.

Espressokisses

Preparationtime:approx.50minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.1hourcoolingtime)

Makesapprox.25biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

2tspinstantespresso

Forthefilling

300gdarkchocolate

250gcrèmefraîche

2tspinstantespresso

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,salt,softbutterinsmallpiecesandtheespressopowderinthe

well.Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoaball.Wrapinclingfilmandchillintherefrigeratorforapprox.30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout3mm,andcutout40–50biscuits

witharoundbiscuitcutter.Placethebiscuitsonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Roughlychopthechocolate.Putthecrèmefraîcheinasaucepanandbringtothepointofboiling,stirringcontinuously.Stirinthecoatinguntilmeltedand

theinstantespressountildissolved.Leavetocool,thenplaceinthefridgeuntilcompletelycold.Sandwichtogether2biscuitswith1teaspoonofthecream.

Hazelnutsbiscuitswithahazelnutfilling

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.12minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

70gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

135gsoftbutter

1

23

60ggroundhazelnuts

Additionally

100ghazelnutspread

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Kneadtogetheralltheingredientsapartfromthehazelnutspreaduntilsmooth.Putinapipingbagwithalarge

starnozzle,andpipe80smallrosettesabout2.5cmindiameterontoparchment-linedbakingtrays.

Bakethebiscuitsintheovenforabout12minutes,thenplaceonawireracktocool.

Brushhazelnutcreamoverhalfthebiscuits,thentopwiththeremainingbiscuits.

Mocha-hearts

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50biscuits

Forthedough

100galmondpaste

120gsoftbutter

250gflour

100gicingsugar

2eggyolk

12

3

4

1sachetsvanillasugar

Forthefilling

150gmochachocolate

30gbutter

50gicingsugar

1tbsprum

100gmascarpone

Additionally

300gcakeglaze(coffeeflavour)

choppedpistachiostogarnish

Chopthealmondpasteintosmallpieces,andblendtoacreamymixturewiththebutter.Siftovertheflourandicingsugar.Addtheeggyolkandvanilla

sugar,andkneadtoadough.Wrapinclingfilmandchillfor30minutes.

Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Placethedoughbetween2piecesofclingfilmorbakingparchment,and

rollouttoapprox.½cm.Cutoutabout100heartswitha4-cmcutter,thenplaceonthebakingtrayandbakeforabout8–10minutesuntilgolden.Coolonawirerack.

Breakthemochachocolateintosmallpiecesandmeltinabowloverhotwater.Creamtogetherthebutter,icingsugar,rumandmascarpone.Add

spoonfulsofthemeltedchocolateandstirinwell.Putinapipingbagandchilluntilthecreamisfirm.

Pipealittlecreamontohalfthebiscuits,thentopeachonewithanotherbiscuit.Meltthecoffeeglazeinaccordancewiththepacketinstructions.

Coverthebiscuitswiththeglazeanddecoratewithpistachios.

Chocolateandmarshmallowdouble-deckers

Preparationtime:approx.25minutes(plusapprox.1hourchillingandapprox.15minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

1

2

3

75gdarkchocolate

Forthefilling

70gminimarshmallows

Sifttheflourontotheworksurfaceandmakeawellinthemiddle.Puttheeggyolk,sugar,saltandsoftbutterinsmallpiecesinthewell.Finelygratethe

chocolateandadd.Quicklycombinealltheingredientsuntilsmoothandshapeintoarollabout4cmindiameter.Wrapthedoughinclingfilmandplaceinthefridgeforabout1hourtochill.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Cuttherollintoabout40slices5mmthick,thenplacethemonlinedbakingtraysandbakefor8–10minutes.

Arrangetheminimarshmallowsonthebiscuitsandbakeforafurther3–4minutesuntilthemarshmallowshavemelted.

Removethebiscuitsfromtheovenandimmediatelysandwichthemtogetherinpairs,marshmallowsidesfacing,thencoolonawirerack.

Coffeebrownies

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.20brownies

125gflour

125gicingsugar

1½tspbakingpowder

25gcocoapowder

pinchofsalt

250gchoppedalmonds

12

3

150gfinedarkchocolatecoating

150gbutter

3eggs

60mlespresso

3tbspCrèmedeCacao

1packetcakeglaze

mochabeanstodecorate

Sifttheflour,icingsugar,bakingpowderandcocoaintoabowl,thenstirinthesaltandalmonds.Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabaking

traywithaluminiumfoilandbrushthinlywithoil.

Breakthecoatingintopiecesandmelt,withthebutter,overalowheat,combiningwell.Coolslightly,thenstirintheeggsandfinallytheflourmixture.

AddtheespressoandCrèmedeCacao.Pourthemixtureontothebakingtrayandsmoothoutevenly.Bakeforabout25minutes.

Allowthebrowniestocool.Preparethecakeglazeinaccordancewiththepacketinstructionsandspreadevenlyoverthecake.Finally,cutthe

cakeintosquaresanddecorateeachsquarewithamochabean.

Nutbiscuitswithcreamganache

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.15minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.30biscuits

Forthefilling

125gdarkchocolatecoating(70%)

75gmilkchocolatecoating

75mlcream

80gnougat

50gsoftbutter

1

2

3

Forthedough

75gbutter

5eggwhites

150gsugar

70ggroundalmonds

70ggroundhazelnuts

pulpof1vanillapod

gratedzestof2unwaxedlemons

20gflour

Breakthedarkandmilkchocolatecoatingsintosmallpieces.Bringthecreamtotheboilinasaucepan,thenremovefromtheheat.Meltthecoatingsinthe

hotcreamandstirinthenougat.Cooltoroomtemperature,thenstirinthebutterusingahandmixeruntilthevolumehasincreasedandtheganacheislighterincolour.Keepcooluntilrequired.

Tomakethedough,meltthebutterinasaucepanandcoolslightly.Whisktheeggwhitesuntilstiff,andgraduallyaddthesugar.Combinethealmonds,

nuts,vanillapulp,lemonzestandflour,andcarefullyfoldintothewhiskedeggwhite.

Pre-heattheovento160°C(GasMark2.5).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Stir3tablespoonsofdoughintotheliquidbutter,thencarefullyfoldthis

mixturebackintothedough.Useatemplate(ideallymetalorplastic)tospread90circlesof4cmdiameterontothebakingtray.Bakeintheovenfor15minutes,andleavetodryforafurther5minuteswiththedooropenifrequired.Placeonawireracktocool,thensandwichthebiscuitstogetherinthreeswiththeganache.

Miniprofiteroleswithchocolatecream

Preparationtime:approx.30minutes(plusapprox.25minutesbakingandapprox.30minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.35profiteroles

Forthecream

130mlcream

200gdarkchocolatecoating(70%)

65gbutter

Forthedough

125mlmilk

1

2

3

4

60gbutter

pinchofsalt

1tspsugar

100gflour

3eggs

Tomakethechocolatecream,heatthecreamoveramediumheatuntiljustatboilingpoint.Removefromtheheat.Breakthecoatingintosmallpiecesand

putinthehotcreamwiththebuttertomelt,andstiruntilcreamy.Placeintherefrigeratoruntilthick.

Pre-heattheovento220°C(GasMark7).Bringthemilk,butter,saltandsugartotheboil.Addtheflourinonego,andbeatinthoroughlywitha

woodenspoon.Continuestirringoveralowheatuntilthepastryleavesthebottomofthesaucepanclean.Removefromtheheatandimmediatelystirin1egg.

Coolthepastryslightly,thenstirintheremainderoftheeggsindividually.Spoonintoapipingbagwithamediumstarnozzle.Lineabakingtraywith

bakingparchmentandpipe35smallmoundsontoit.Spraythepastrymoundswithalittlecoldwater.Bakefor25–30minutes,thenplaceonaracktocool.

Splittheprofiterolesinhalf.Stirthechocolatecreamagain,thenspreadoverthebottomoftheprofiterolesandtopwiththeotherhalf.

Three-chocolatebrownies

Preparationtime:approx.20minutes(plusapprox.35minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20brownies

185gdarkchocolate(70%)

185gbutter

3eggs

275gsugar

80gflour

30gcocoapowder

1

2

80gwholemilkchocolate

80gwhitechocolate

butterforthetin

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Meltthedarkchocolateandbutteroveralowheat,thenleavetocoolslightly.Creamtogethertheeggsand

sugar,thenstirinthechocolatebutter.Sifttheflourandcocoapowderoverthismixtureandstirin.Roughlychopthemilkandwhitechocolateandfoldintothedough.

Adjustabakingframetomeasure20x20cm.Greasewell,thenplaceonabakingtraylinedwithbakingparchment.Pourinthemixandsmooththe

surface,thenbakefor35–40minutes.Leaveuntilcool,thencutinto20equally-sizedsquares.

Tinglylimebiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchillingandapprox.10minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.25biscuits

Forthedough

125gflour

1eggyolk

50gcastorsugar

pinchofsalt

100gsoftbutter

12

3

4

Forthefilling

2unwaxedlimes

100gsugar

2eggs

2eggyolks

100gbutter

3packetsofsherbet

Additionally

flourfortheworksurface

Quicklycombinealltheingredientstomakeasmoothdough.Wrapinclingfilmandplaceintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof4mm,andcutout40–50biscuitswith

smallroundbiscuitcutters.Placeonparchment-linedbakingtraysandbakeforabout10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Tomakethefilling,washanddrythelimes.Finelygratethezestandsqueezeoutthejuice.Putthesugar,eggsandeggyolksinametalbowl.Stirinthe

limezestandjuice,andstiroverhotwateruntilthickened.Removefromthehotwater.Graduallystirinthebutteruntilyouhaveavelvety,spreadablecream.Placeintherefrigeratoruntilcold.

Putthecoldlimecreaminapipingbagandpipeadollopofcreamontotheundersidesofhalfthebiscuits.Sprinklealittlesherbetoverthecream,

thentopwiththeremainderofthebiscuitsandpressdownlightly.

Creamcheesebrownies

Preparationtime:approx.25minutes(plusapprox.35minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.24brownies

150gdarkchocolate(70%)

150gsoftbutter

4eggs

140gsugar

2sachetsvanillasugar

pinchofsalt

1

23

4

180gflour

200gfull-fatcreamcheese

1eggyolk

1tbspcornstarch

75gchoppedpumpkinseeds

butterforthetin

Tomakethedough,meltthechocolateand110gofbutteroveralowheat.Stirwellandleavetocool.Whisktogether3eggs,125gsugar,1sachetof

vanillasugarandsaltwithahandmixer,thenaddthechocolatebutterandflourandworktoasmoothdough.

Pre-heattheovento170°C(GasMark3).Adjustabakingframetomeasure24x24cm.Greasewell,thenplaceonabakingtraylinedwithbaking

parchment.Pourhalfthemixintotheframeandsmooth.

Stirtogetherthecreamcheeseandbutteruntilcreamy.Workintheremainderofthesugar,vanillasugar,eggandeggyolk,andthecornstarch.Finally,fold

inthepumpkinseeds.Smooththecheesecreamoverthedough,thenusetwoteaspoonstotopwiththeremainderofthedough.

Bakeforabout35minutes,thencoolonawirerack.Cutinto24equally-sizedpieces.

Jellyheartswithmarzipan

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.12minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50hearts

250gflour

50ggroundalmonds

½tspbakingpowder

150gsoftbutter

180gsugar

300galmondpaste

123

4

2eggs

100gredcurrantjam

100applejelly

Combinetheflour,almondsandbakingpowderinabowl.Addthebutter,130gsugar,50gcrumbledalmondpasteand1egg,andkneadquicklytomakea

dough.Chillforabout1hour.

Kneadtogethertheremainderofthealmondpaste,sugarandegg,andputinapipingbagwithathinstarnozzle.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthepastryonaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout5

mm.Cutoutheartsandplaceonthebakingtray.Pipearimofalmondpasteontothehearts.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout12minutes.Then,leaveuntilcold.

Heatthetwojamsseparately.Putapplejellyorredcurrantjaminthemiddleofthehearts.

Tiramisubiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.35minutes(plusapprox.2hourschillingandapprox.10minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.40biscuits

Forthedough

100gmochachocolate

300gflour

200gbutter

100gsugar

1eggyolk

12

3

2Elamaretto

Forthefilling

100gwhitechocolatecoating

100gbutter

120gicingsugar

3tbspmascarpone

Additionally

cocoapowdertodust

Meltthechocolateinabowloverhotwater,thencool.Kneadtogethertheflour,200gbutter,sugar,eggyolk,amarettoandchocolate.Chillthepastry

forabout1hour.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthepastryonaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessofabout5

mm.Cutoutdiscsandplaceonthebakingtray.Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Meltthewhitecoatinginabowloverhotwater,thencool.Whisktogetherthebutterand100gicingsugaruntilfoamy.Stirinthemascarponeandmelted

whitecoating.Chillforabout1hour.Spreadthecreamoverhalfthediscs,thentopeachonewithanotherdisc.Dustthebiscuitswithcocoaandicingsugarattheend.

Eggliqueurrings

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.2hourschilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.30rings

Forthedough

125gbutter

100gicingsugar

pinchofsalt

gratedzestof1unwaxedlemon

1egg

1

2

3

180gflour

70gcornstarch

100ggroundalmonds

Forthefilling

15wholeblanchedalmonds

150gicingsugar

3–4tbspeggliqueur

Combinethebutter,icingsugar,saltandgratedlemonzestwiththedoughhookofahandmixeruntilsmooth,andstirintheegg.Sifttheflourand

cornstarchandkneadinquicklywiththegroundalmonds.Coverwithclingfilmandchillfor2hours.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Line2bakingtrayswithbakingpaper.Rollthedoughouttoathicknessof3mmonaflouredworksurface.

Useaflutedcutter(5mmdiameter)tocutoutbiscuits.Usearoundcutter(3mmdiameter)tocutthemiddlesoutofhalfthebiscuits.Placethebiscuitsandringsonthebakingtraysandbakeonthesecondrunnerfromthebottomfor8–10minutes,andleaveuntilcool.

Cutthealmondsinhalflengthwaysanddry-fryinapan.Dusttheringswith10gicingsugar.Stirtogethertheremainderoftheicingsugarandtheegg

liqueurtomakeasmoothglaze,thendabinthemiddleofthewholebiscuitsandtopwiththerings.Topeachonewithhalfanalmondandleavetoset.

Pineappleandcoconutbiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchillingtime,approx.15minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50biscuits

Forthedough

50gcandiedpineapple

150gflakedcoconut

250gflour

200gsoftbutter

1eggplus1eggyolk

1

23

4

150gicingsugar

pinchofsalt

Forthefillingandglaze

2eggs

200gicingsugar

1tbspgratedzestof1unwaxedlemon

2tbsplemonjuice

150gflakedcoconut

50gpineapplejam

2–3tbspcoconutliqueur

Tomakethemix,chopthecandiedpineappleveryfinely.Dry-frytheflakedcoconutinapan.Sifttheflourintoabowl.Addtheflakedcoconut,pineapple,

butterinsmallpieces,egg,eggyolk,siftedicingsugarandsalt.Processwiththedoughhookofahandmixeruntiltheconsistencyoffinebreadcrumbs,thenquicklykneadtoasmoothdough.Chillforabout1hour.

Tomakethefilling,whisktogethertheeggsand100gsievedicingsugaruntilthickandwhite.Stirin1teaspoonlemonzestandjuice,100gflakedcoconut

andthepineapplejam.

Pre-heattheovento180°C(GasMark4).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthedoughonaflouredworksurfacetoathicknessof5mm,

andcutoutstarsabout5cmindiameter.Spreadthecoconutfillingoverhalfthebiscuits,thentopwiththeremainingbiscuitsandpressdownontheedges.Placethebiscuitsonthetrayandbakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout15minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Tomaketheglaze,stirtogethertheremainderofthesievedicingsugar,thelemonzestandcoconutliqueur.Spreadoverthebiscuitsandsprinklewith

flakedcoconut.

Nutbiscuits

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.10minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50biscuits

Forthedough

200gflour

125ggroundhazelnuts

1egg,100gsugar

1sachetvanillasugar

pinchofsalt

12

3

4

125gbutter

Forthefillingandglaze

125sourcherryjam

100gdarkchocolatecoating

150gdarkchocolateglaze

80gicingsugar

2–3tbspkirsch

½eggwhite

redfoodcolouring

approx.50walnuthalves(approx.250g)

Combinetheflourandhazelnutsinabowl,andaddtheegg,sugar,vanillasugarandsalt.Addthedicedbutter,andquicklyworktoasmoothdough.

Wrapinclingfilmandchillfor1hour.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthedoughtoathicknessof3–4mm.Cutoutbiscuitswitha

flutedcutter(4cmdiameter).Placeonthebakingtrayandbakeinthemiddleoftheovenforabout10minutes.Leaveuntilcool.

Passthesourcherryjamthroughasieveandusetosandwichthebiscuitstogetherinpairs.Roughlybreakthecoatingandglaze,andmeltinbowlover

hotwater.Stirtogethertheicingsugar,kirsch,eggwhiteand2–3dropsofredfoodcolouringtomakeathickglaze.

Brushhalfthebiscuitswiththechocolateglaze,theotherhalfwiththeredicing,andtopeachwithhalfawalnut.

Walnutballs

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.1hourchilling,approx.20minutesbakingandapprox.20minutescoolingtime)

Makesapprox.50biscuits

Forthedough

200gcoldbutter

400gflour

150gsugar

pinchofsalt

1egg

1

2

34

Forthefillinganddecoration

200gwalnuthalves

100galmondpaste

100gredcurrantjam

100gfinedarkchocolatecoating

1tbspcoconutfat

Chopthebutterintosmallpiecesandplaceinabowlwiththeremainderoftheingredients.Processwiththedoughhookofahandmixeruntilthe

consistencyoffinebreadcrumbs,thenquicklykneadwithyourhandstomakeasmoothdough.Wrapinclingfilmandchillforatleast1hour.Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.

Tomakethefilling,chop100gwalnutsandcrushthemarzipanfinelywithafork;combinebothwiththeredcurrantjam.Shapethepastryintoabout50

littleballs.Flattentheballs,andfillwith½teaspoonofthemarzipanmixture.Foldovertheballs,androllinyourhandsuntilround.Push1walnuthalfintoeachball.

Placetheballsonthebakingtrayandbakeforabout20minutes.Coolonawirerack.

Todecorate,breakthecoatingintoroughpiecesandmeltwiththecoconutfatinabowloverhotwater.Spoonintoapipingbagwithasmallnozzle.

Decoratethewalnutballswithstripsoftheglaze,andleavetoset.

Pressburgtriangles

Preparationtime:approx.40minutes(plusapprox.30minuteschillingandapprox.10minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

Forthedough

150gflour

generouspinchofbakingpowder

75gbutter

1tbspcream

Forthefilling

1

23

2eggwhites

80ggroundalmondsorhazelnuts

120gicingsugar

Sifttheflourandbakingpowderintoabowl.Cutthebutterintopiecesandaddwiththecream.Processwiththedoughhookofahandmixeruntilthe

consistencyoffinebreadcrumbs,thenquicklykneadtoasmoothdough.Chillintherefrigeratorforabout30minutes.

Whisktheeggwhiteuntilverystiff.Combinethealmondsorhazelnutsandsievedicingsugar,andcarefullyfoldintothewhiskedeggwhites.

Pre-heattheovento175°C(GasMark3.5).Lineabakingtraywithbakingparchmentorgreaselightlywithbutter.Rolloutthepastrythinlyonafloured

worksurfaceandcutintosquaresofabout6x6cm.Placethesquareonthebakingtrayandput1teaspoonofthemacaroonmixoneachone.Foldonehalfofeachsquarediagonallyoverthefilling,andbakeonthesecondrunnerfromthebottomforabout10minutes.

Amarenaparcels

Preparationtime:approx.45minutes(plusapprox.1hourchillingandapprox.15minutesbakingtime)

Makesapprox.20biscuits

300gflour

100ggroundhazelnuts

100gsugar

1sachetsvanillasugar

pinchofsalt

1egg

1

23

4

150gbutter

250gamarenacherries(drainedweight)

40galmonds

Sifttheflourintoabowl.Makeawellandputthehazelnuts,sugar,vanillasugar,saltandegginside.Dicethebutterandplacearoundtheedge.Quickly

worktoadoughusingthedoughhookofahandmixer.Wrapinclingfilmandchillfor1hour.

Draintheamarenacherrieswell.Pourboilingwateroverthealmonds.Leaveforabout4minutes,thensqueezeofftheskins.Put1almondineachcherry.

Pre-heattheovento200°C(GasMark6).Lineabakingtraywithbakingpaper.Rolloutthedoughtoabout5mm,andcutoutcirclesof5cmdiameter.

Put1cherryinthemiddleofeachcircle.Takeupthe4sidesofeachparcelandpushontothecherry,thenpressdownonthecornerssotheystaytogetherwhileintheoven.

Placetheamarenaparcelsonthebakingtrayandbakeonthesecondrunnerfromthebottomfor12–15minutes.Coolonawirerack.Storedbetween

bakingparchmentinatin,thebiscuitswillkeepforabout4weeks.

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