They may be traditional options when it comes to festive desserts, but Christmas puddings and mince pies aren’t everybody’s cup of tea.
So, if you’re looking for something a little different this Christmas, whether for the day itself or for some extended celebrations, you can’t go wrong with this Black Forest mess recipe.
Combining refreshing Black Forest fruits with delicious brownie bites and meringue pieces, the recipe is bursting with flavour in every mouthful.
And for an even more festive option, a sprinkle of chocolate stars and tablespoon of kirsch or brandy doesn’t go amiss… Black Forest mess Serves 6 Ingredients 600ml double cream 1 tbsp kirsch or brandy (optional) 4 tbsp icing sugar 2 x 450g packs frozen Black Forest fruits, defrosted 125g chocolate brownies, crumbled into small pieces 16 mini meringues 20g giant milk and white chocolate stars (optional) Method In a large bowl, whip the cream with the kirsch or brandy, and 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until it just holds its shape.
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