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Monday, February 12, 2018

Marvelous Marshmallow Mmm...

Speculoos Marshmallow Pie



Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 2 ¼ cups Speculoos Cookie Powder (use food processor to powder Speculoos cookies)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter


For the filling:
  • ¾ cup white chocolate 
  • ¼ cup heavy cream  
  • 1 cup cream cheese  
  • 1 ¾ cup Speculoos Cookie butter 
  • 1tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff



Directions:

1. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and pour melted butter over Speculoos Cookie Powder. Stir to combine until all crumbs are moistened.
2. Press into a 9” pie pan using a spoon or measuring cup to compress crust. Set aside.
3. Combine white chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45-60 seconds until melted. Vigorously stir until all the chocolate is melted. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
4. Whip cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes. Add Speculoos Cookie Butter and continue to beat until well mixed.
5. Add melted white chocolate and mix until combined.
6. Add the vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream, increase mixing speed to medium-high and whip for 2-3 minutes to add air into the batter.
7. Add marshmallow fluff into batter and mix thoroughly.
8. Pour batter onto the pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Serve chilled. 

Friday, July 28, 2017

We've Got The Blues!

Speculoos Blueberry Tart



The perfect summer treat for a lovely picnic!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people 

Ingredients


  • 14 oz sweet shortcrust pastry
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup Speculoos cookies
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg 
  • 1/4 cup cream

For the garnish:


  • 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberry jam


Instructions

Blind bake the shortcrust pastry case:

  1. Preheat the oven at 325°F.
  2. Roll out the sweet shortcrust pastry to 1/4 inches thickness on a floured surface. 
  3. Line a pie tin, prick the base all over with a fork and chill for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the pie crust from the fridge and line the inside of the pie crust with baking paper and baking beans. 
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until the pastry edges are slightly colored. 
  6. Remove the paper and beans, then bake for 5-6 minutes until the base has also slightly darkened. Set aside.

Prepare the blueberry filling

  1. Mix the egg with the sugar and cream. 
  2. Place the Speculoos cookies in a blender and mix until they have a breadcrumbs texture. Scatter the Speculoos breadcrumbs in the pastry case. 
  3. Place 1 cup blueberries onto the Speculoos and pour the egg mix over the top.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the egg mix has set. Leave to cool.
  5. Garnish with the fresh blueberries
  6. Garnish the pie with the remaining blueberries and slightly press them into the custard so that they don't roll away.
  7. Heat the blueberry jam and glaze the pie.

One Slice Ain't Enough!

Speculoos Cheesecake with Malt Pretzel Crust



Yield: Makes one 9" cake

Ingredients


  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup ricotta (full fat from a deli)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg  yolk
  •  1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1/8 cup custard powder
  • 1/2 sour cream
  • 3/4 cup Speculoos cookie butter  

Base Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted pretzel, crushed well
  • 1/8 cup malted milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted 

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees (Fahrenheit)
  2. Line the base of a 9" spring form tin
  3. Combine in large bowl the base ingredients. Mix well with a wooden spoon. 
  4. Using a metal spoon push into the base of the prepared tin until evenly formed crust is made
  5. Place in the fridge until needed
  6. In food processor, combine the cream cheese and ricotta. Scrape the food processor down. Blend on high until combined
  7. Add eggs, sugar, custard power, sour cream and cookie butter; blend until well combined and smooth mix is formed. You may need to scrape it down
  8. Pour in to the pretzel base prepared earlier. Give it a gentle tap on the counter to get rid of air bubbles
  9. Bake for about 1 hour until light brown on the top and set (about 2 inches of the edge should be set when it is ready)
  10. Leaven in oven, with the door slightly open to cool. Chill over night before removing from pan
  11. To remove from pan, run a hot sharp knife around the outside of tin before releasing the spring form tin