California Prune  Valentine Heart Chocolates By Paul A. Young

California Prune Valentine Heart Chocolates

California Prune Valentine Heart ChocolatesCalifornia Prunes, pecan and orange praline – a special chocolate of textures, layers and long intense flavours. Makes: 12Prep Time: 45 minutes plus overnight cooling and settingEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  For the filling – Ganache: 325g Valrhona caramelia chocolate 125mls milk 87g Valrhona pecan praline paste 35g light muscovado sugar 15…

California Prune and Chocolate Macaroons

California Prune and Chocolate Macaroons

California Prune and Chocolate MacaroonsMakes: 25Prep Time: 20 minCook Time: 10-13 minEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  180g icing sugar 180g ground almonds 180g caster sugar 4 egg whites 3 tbsp water Drop of lemon juice 20 California Prunes 100g good quality dark chocolate Purple food colouringDIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Mix the icing sugar, almonds and…

California Prune and Orange Cupcakes

California Prune and Orange Cupcakes

California Prune and Orange CupcakesTrick or treat? These scary-looking Halloween cakes hide a deliciously but naturally sweet and moist cake. Definitely a treat! Makes: 12Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 14-16 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  70g California Prunes (finely chopped) 110g unsalted butter (room temperature) 90g caster sugar 125g self-raising flour 2 large eggs (beaten) Zest…

Raw Witches Fingers

Raw Witches Fingers

Raw Witches FingersMakes: 16Prep Time: 15 minEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  5 California prunes 3 dates 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp water (optional) pinch of salt ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp dark cocoa powder ¼ tsp ground cardamom 75g walnuts 90g almonds pumpkin seeds and 1 tsp red fruit puree for decoration DIRECTIONSBlend almonds and walnuts…

Star Anise Ice Cream with Poached Fruit

Star Anise Ice Cream with Poached FruitIce cream comes in a lot more than 32 flavours–try this star anise-infused version for something really different. Topped with poached California Prunes and pears, it will make you forget all about plain old vanilla! Makes: 10Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes + refrigeration timeEMAILPRINT PIN…

The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

The Best Dipping Sauce EverThis dipping sauce is perfect for a variety of items – from crackers to meatballs. Plus, it has a highly unexpected ingredient. EMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  85g California Prunes Juice from 1 large orange 60 ml pomegranate concentrate 60 ml tarragon vinegar 180 ml water 180 ml olive oilDIRECTIONS Add the…

Halloween Pond Water

Halloween Pond WaterMakes: 6Prep Time: 15 minutes plus setting timeCook Time: 10 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  600ml California Prune juice 400ml apple juice 8 leaves vegetarian gelatine leaf Selection of spooky jelly sweets 8 white round hard sweets 1 decorating pen to create eye-ballsDIRECTIONS Place the California Prune Juice and apple juice into a large…

California Prune & Goats Cheese Tarts

California Prune & Goats Cheese TartsMakes: 4Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  200g semi-soft vegetarian goats cheese, crumbled 500g ready made short crust pastry 75g walnuts 125g California Prunes, roughly chopped 150ml double cream 2 eggs 3tsps thyme leaves, roughly chopped 6 thyme stalks for garnish sea salt and freshly ground…