Put the cold butter between two pieces of greaseproof paper or butter wrappers, then bash it firmly with a rolling pin. The idea is to soften it while still keeping it cold. Alternatively, you can prepare your hot chocolate on the hob or go for a refreshing iced version. To make a chilled drinking chocolate,

This one gives a taste of freshly toasted marshmallows in every sip and is best when paired with Prosecco for a light pink-coloured tipple. Ed Sowerby, Asda gin product developer, said: “Gin continues to be a favourite with our customers, especially around the festive season where gifts and something to impress guests with is top of customers’ agendas, so we’re proud of the innovation which has gone into creating our latest festive spirits.Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. We have made this same recipe for the last 4 years for my roommates grandmother. We make it from scratch as well as the pie crust. I had never had it prior to meeting my roommate. This year we did a whiskey instead of rum. It is yummy! If making two pies: Mix Mincemeat Pie Filling with 4 tart apples, diced, and 2 Tbsp. bourbon or brandy in a large bowl. Line a 9" pie pan with one dish of pie crust. Chill and repeat with second pie pan and second crust. Divide mincemeat mixture between the two pie shells. Top each with another pie crust cut to fit and slit the tops; or slice into strips and arrange into a lattice top. Step 3 Cover the mincemeat and leave it in a cool place for a couple of days. Give it an occasional stir. Fill the mincemeat into sterilised pots or jars, taking care to remove any air bubbles. Seal and store in the larder. It will improve with age. Wait at least 2 months before eating it, if you can. And fans of last year’s sell out Extra Special Gingerbread Gin will be pleased to hear the sparkly beverage is returning to shelves again this month.

Ed Sowerby, Asda gin product developer, comments: “Gin continues to be a favourite with our customers, especially around the festive season where gifts and something to impress guests with is top of customers’ agendas, so we’re proud of the innovation which has gone into creating our latest festive spirits. Score the apples around the centre and place them in a dish. Bake for 1 hour or until soft in an oven heated to 200°C/400°F. Squeeze all the pulp from the apple skins into a large bowl, using a ricer or by passing it through a sieve. As the only chocolatier to run two bars; one in London’s Borough Market and one at our hotel in Saint Lucia, we know a thing or two about crafting an impeccable tipple. We’re always on the lookout for new, innovative flavours for our Velvetised Creams and we’re delighted to welcome our Mince Pie Vodka Cream to the collection. The warming notes of mince pies blend harmoniously with real cream, our own high-cacao, ethical milk chocolate, and vodka. The result is a truly indulgent symphony of subtle spice, sweet fruit, and irresistible chocolate — with a bold vodka edge. We adore its mellow, comforting profile brimming with warm, baked notes. Sumptuous, smooth, perfectly balanced. Need we say more?Break your 2 eggs into a small bowl, Separate the remaining egg, add the yolk to your two eggs and retain the white if you wish. Put the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, zest the orange on top of the flour and mix it in thoroughly.

We wanted to make sure that there was a seasonal sip for every palate, and we’re sure that our customers will love our latest additions to the Extra Special gin collection.” Their popular gingerbread liqueur is also set to return to stores this year. Read More Related Articles And you see, this blog post was supposed to go up before Christmas. But I had a nasty viral bug that laid me low for three days, the three days including one where I’d have made this.

Place these strips into the syrup and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the peel becomes soft and translucent. Remove the peel from the syrup using a slotted spoon, letting as much of the syrup drain off as possible. Before I head to the recipe itself, three things to note. Firstly, I used Cotswolds Cream Liqueur. Simply because it’s bloody gorgeous. It’s more unctuous than any other liqueur like this I’ve tried, so perfect for ice cream. And the toasty, caramel toffee, malty butterscotch flavours work incredibly well with a good vanilla ice cream. Which brings me to the next point. I’ve included in this a full recipe, including the ice cream – because that’s how I roll. BUT. You could get a tub of good quality vanilla ice cream, let it soften and do the whole mince pie/liqueur bit. I’d definitely go for something with proper vanilla in it, maybe even something custardy like a Cornish ice cream. Finally, I’ve also done this recipe as someone without an ice cream maker, because, well, i don’t have one. So if you do have one, then instead of the whole beating the double cream bit, simply add the cream to the milk at the beginning, and skip that bit (but not the liqueur adding bit). As with all our hot chocolates, you can expect real grated chocolate for a satisfying richness like no other – and only natural ingredients. There’s nothing artificial here.

I can not wait to get started on this recipe. It seems time-consuming (which I don't mind) and relatively simple. Not to mention it sounds absolutely delicious! I have been promising my brother-in-law, for the past 25 years, that I would bake for him a homemade mincemeat pie. I will let you know what he thinks of the recipe. I made this pie for nostalgia's sake, assuming everyone would laugh at it, eat one bite, and move on. For the crème d’amande, you can either make it by hand or in a mixer. To make it by hand, place the softened butter into a bowl and beat it with a wooden spoon until it lightens. Then add half the ground almonds and mix through. Add in the rest of the ground almonds and mix thoroughly. Add in the sugar half at a time, add in the flour and then the eggs, one at a time. Once it is mixed well and the texture is light, add in the orange liqueur. Or, to make the almond cream in a mixer, beat the butter in the bowl with a flat paddle attachment until very soft. Keep the mixer beating and add the sugar and then the ground almonds. Add the flour, then the egg and finally the alcohol. This full strength gin has notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and is paired best with tonic and lemonade.The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! You can now get vegan 'Mr Whippy' style ice cream in IKEA Edinburgh - and apparently it's delicious Lightly roll the pastry flat and then flour it a little. Wrap in greaseproof paper and rest it in the fridge. Note: the dough can be kept for up to 5 days in the fridge or eight weeks in the freezer. Everyone at dinner loved this pie and demanded future iterations. Looks like it just became a holiday staple. Brimming with warming winter spices and tangy fruits, our aromatic Mince Pie Drinking Chocolate is sure to be your new festive favourite. Made with mellow milk chocolate and bursting with flavour, it’s perfect for curling up with on a cold winter’s eve. With 10 single-serve sachets to enjoy, you can whip up a comforting cup with no mess or fuss. Each one has been measured out for you, ensuring the perfect portion. Pair with our revolutionary Velvetiser™ hot chocolate maker for ultimate smoothness in every sip.