scottish and desserts

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Recipes

The Old Manor House Traditional Victorian Christmas Pudding

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I discovered this recipe in an old Victorian scrapbook that I bought in a second hand book shop; the original recipe dates back to 1880, and was the prized Christmas Pudding recipe of the Cook at a Manor House in the North of England. I have made... MORE»

Recipe #266505

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Scottish Whisky Tablet (Fudge)

Posted by C-J from the UK  

I use this when I have foreign guests. This is a traditional Scottish Sweet with a adult twist. I get lots of compliments as it just melts in the mouth. MORE»

Recipe #265556

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Millionaires Shortbread - Chocolate, Ginger and Caramel Slices

(6 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

My Mum used to make these for School fetes and Church bazaars - they are absolutely sinful and totally divine! They were everyone's favourite, so I used to zoom around beforehand, with my pocket money burning a hole in my pocket, to make sure I... MORE»

Recipe #265266

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Traditional Rich Scottish Shortbread Biscuits - Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

No Christmas or New Year would be the same without these delightful buttery and crisp shortbread biscuits! Plus, they are extremely easy to make and have very few ingredients. They are not low in calories, but they make a delicious treat at... MORE»

Recipe #264605

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Traditional English Sherry Trifle - Strictly for the Grown Ups!

Posted by French Tart  

Treat your family and friends to this superb traditional boozy trifle full of sherry, raspberries and cream, especially popular at Christmas time. (Forget about counting calories until the New Year!) A trifle is a typically British dessert made... MORE»

Recipe #264327

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Scottish Tablet (Fudge) - Candy for Sweet Tooth

Posted by C-J from the UK  

I've lost count of the amount of compliments I get with this melt in the mouth confectionery. I cut this into small bite size squares and put into a pretty box to give as Christmas gifts or into rectangles (approx. 6cm x 8cm) and wrap in... MORE»

Recipe #263857

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Tender Chocolate Shortbread

Posted by KT Kakes  

I love shortbread. I also love chocolate. Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts provided what has become my favorite shortbread recipe. Chances are you have already have on hand everything you need to whip up a batch. She also says... MORE»

Recipe #262929

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Orange and Almond Crumble Christmas Mince Pies

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Delicious little pies that combine an orange short crust pastry base with mincemeat filling and an almond crumble topping. Serve these warm with whipped cream or brandy butter. This recipe can be made in to one large pie - but I still prefer the... MORE»

Recipe #257437

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7-Cup Steamed Christmas Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An easy and VERY light Christmas pudding - for those that dislike the heavy dark puddings. However, this still has all the traditional Christmas pudding ingredients, but it is served with a delicious butterscotch sauce for a decadent twist!... MORE»

Recipe #257417

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Classic Cranachan

(2 reviews) Posted by Amanda in Aberdeen  

This is a classic Scottish pudding recipe, simple and delicious, this particular version of the classic is from Christopher Trotter's "Scottish Cookery". MORE»

Recipe #256155

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English Toffee Apple Bread and Butter Pudding

(5 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Just in time for autumn and Halloween - this delicious pudding is a real winner, with the subtle taste of toffee and apples all cooked together in a bread and butter pudding! I found this recipe in a cookery leaflet promoting English apples, and... MORE»

Recipe #255210

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Old Fashioned Tea-Time Milk Chocolate Cake

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Another one of my Mum's failsafe recipes......originally taken from the Be-Ro Home Recipes Cookbook. This cake is always a winner for afternoon teas and is delicious if eaten with a glass of cold milk! A well-behaved cake when packed for a picnic... MORE»

Recipe #246318

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Pretty Little Lavender Fairy Cakes - Cupcakes

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is a recipe that I have adapted to my own tastes, based on Nigella Lawson's recipe in her Forever Summer cookbook; she developed this for the Lavender Trust, a British charity for young women with breast cancer. These delightful little cakes... MORE»

Recipe #243191

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My Grandmother's Fat Free English Tea Loaf - Bread

(5 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is my grandmother's recipe which I have adapted slightly - my Mum also makes this regularly! There is no fat, butter or oil in this lovely, moist Tea Bread, making it a treat that can be enjoyed on a regular basis. Feel free to use your... MORE»

Recipe #242779

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Rosy Rosé Berries: Strawberries and Raspberries in Wine

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A favourite "grown-up" summery and romantic dessert in our home! Summer berries - raspberries and strawberries, steeped in Rosé wine with a little sugar. Great by themselves or with whipped cream or crème fraiche. So easy... MORE»

Recipe #241775

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Aunt Mary's Shortbread

Posted by Lumberjackie  

My Great-Aunt Mary makes this shortbread by hand every christmas, and it is the lightest, butteriest, most delicious tasting shortbread I have ever had. Use berry sugar to gain the right cookie texture. MORE»

Recipe #241261

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Lavender Shortbread for Summer Berries

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A versatile and easy to make shortbread recipe with added lavender for an elegant and sophisticated taste. Serve these with strawberries or raspberries and lavender cream - for a delectable dessert or an afternoon tea treat! I sprinkle the tops of... MORE»

Recipe #240616

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English Cottage Garden Gooseberry and Lavender Crumble

Posted by French Tart  

A traditional English cottage garden gooseberry crumble, but with lavender added; lavender goes so well with gooseberries, which are one of my favourite fruits. My grandparents used to specialise in numerous varieties of goosberries - and, I... MORE»

Recipe #240615

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Digestive Biscuits

Posted by j-jitterbug  

Plain cookies, good for tea, with cream cheese and jam, or cheese and fruit. MORE»

Recipe #235722

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English North Country Strawberries and Cream Courting Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A divine and decadent three tiered strawberries and cream gateau, enough to melt any man's heart! There is another recipe for this on Zaar, but this is the recipe that I know and love; this recipe has family connections; my mother has an old black... MORE»

Recipe #234358

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