How to transform leftover festive chocolates into quick and easy desserts
ARE you down to the last layer of festive chocs in your tin?
Whether it is a tub of Quality Street or Celebrations, there are always a few flavours left.
But don’t let them go to waste — transform them into quick and easy desserts instead.
FUDGE IT: Is it just us, or are the Bounty and coconut chocs always the last ones standing? Save them and turn them into a coconut fudge treat.
Place a pan over a low heat, add a tin of condensed milk, £1, and a teaspoon of vanilla essence, 59p, both Tesco. Heat gently, and just before removing from the hob, stir in your chopped-up chocolate bars. Pour the mixture into a tray, set it in the fridge, then slice it up to serve.
PENNY FOR YOUR SAUCE: Turn hard toffee pennies into a silky caramel sauce for desserts. Melt the toffees down gently on the hob with a splash of single cream, £1.20, Asda, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle over puddings like vanilla ice cream or even over mince pies for a decadent treat.
YULE LOVE IT: Use your leftover chocolates to jazz up a plain shop-bought or home made chocolate yule log. Chop up any soft-centred Quality Street or Celebrations bars and sprinkle them on top. Add a dusting of icing sugar for a festive touch.
BACK TO BASE: If you are making a cheesecake, chocolate mousse, or tart, leftover soft chocolates can elevate your dessert base. Crush some biscuits, mix them with melted butter, and stir in your chopped-up chocs — Snickers and fudge bars work very well for this.
Press the mixture into a tart tin, chill, and then fill for an easy no-bake pudding.
HOT CHOCS: Use up those last chocs and turn them into an indulgent hot chocolate drink.
Heat milk in a pan, drop in your leftover treats (Maltesers and caramel chocolates are perfect), and whisk until smooth.
Combine with your usual hot chocolate powder for an extra-luxurious hot drink and enjoy.
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