-proof container and freeze for 3 hours, or until set.Once the ice cream is set, place in a food processor and add the mince pies. Using the processor on a slow setting, ensure that all the mince pies are fully mixed in. Return to the freeze-proof container

with chocolate and ice cream is intoxicating. A floor-to-ceiling lollipop tree dominates the room, a giant chocolate bunny directs you down the candy-encrusted stairway and all around are display cabinets loaded with the world’s biggest pick ’n’ mix.Downstairs, a

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) water200g cream cheese125g butter, soft400g icing sugar200g fondant icing sugar, plus 3 tbsp extraJuice of 1 small orangeGreen, orange and red food colouring pastes2 chocolate sticksMethodPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C (gas mark 4). Cream the butter

minutes. Put the chopped mango and remaining water in a food processor and purée, or use a hand blenderAdd the cooled syrup to the mango mix and blend again until combined Pour the mix into an ice cream maker and churn until frozen* The sorbet is best

100g dark chocolate, in pieces25g butter, plus extra for greasing3 tbsp double cream50g icing sugar, siftedMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4). Butter and line a 2lb loaf tin.Place the eggs, sugar and oil in a large bowl and beat together well

and cupcake recipes to deliver the essential foundations for decorating. From cookies that come alive as birds, bunnies, ice-cream cones, or glittering Union Jack flags to cakes topped with flowers, fairylands or loveheart cookies, there is inspiration here

mushrooms. Drizzle over a little white truffle oil and serve.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs...Marcus Wareing's Boxing day piesClaude Bosi's Mince pie ice cream

the empty pea pods: these can be simmered in water to make a stock that is ideal for flavouring soups and risotto. Ingredients (serves four)1 tray of ice cubes450g fresh peas (unshelled weight) 450g dried tagliatelle2 tbsp unsalted butter¼ tsp salt1 tbsp

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