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Cognac Treats Flapjack Cognac Treats

We use best quality ingredients to achieve deliciously rich, truffle-like treats.
Try this easy to follow recipe for all star results.

Ingredients
12 oz / 6 Flapjacks, crumbled
4 oz currants
6 oz walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 oz glacee cherries, chopped
2 oz Hennessy C…

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Caramel & Pear Cake

This cake might seem complicated, but don’t be fooled. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Make this recipe for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day or any special day. The caramel and pears are a perfect match, without being overly sweet. Serve this beautiful cake with a tast…

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Bailey’s Irish Cheesecake

Surprise your friends and family with this gorgeous Bailey’s Irish Cheesecake for Saint Patrick’s Day! This delicious cheesecake pairs perfectly with a strong Irish coffee for an unadulterated indulgence.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

24 oz. (3-8oz. blocks) cream cheese, r…

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Strawberry Shortbread Tart

When strawberries are in season, you will definitely want to make this Strawberry Tart. The shortbread base gives it a delicious buttery flavor which combines nicely with the whipped cream and juicy strawberries. The caramel layer takes it to the next level!

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Cherry Cheesecake

As summer comes to an end, try this easy no bake cherry cheesecake dessert. Pairs nicely with a sweet riesling or a late harvest sauvignon blanc wine.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

13 oz Clairesquares Buttery Shortbread squares, finely crumbled (2 bags)

40 grams unsalted b…

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Bread and Butter Pudding

Try this simple yet delicious bread and butter pudding using our Clairesquares Caramel. A no-fuss dessert that’s quick to pull together with or without freshly whipped cream on a wintry evening.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raisins (or substitute chocolate chips)

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Irish Apple Cake

Top this sweet, spiced apple cake with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Recipe:

Yields 1 8” cake.

Ingredients:

13 oz all-purpose flour, sifted

2 tsp baking powder, sifted

¼ tsp ground clove

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp salt

6 oz unsalted, grass-fed Irish butter

5 …

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Traditional Irish Scones

Speedy preparation is essential with these scones: the shock of the cold butter entering the very hot oven helps leaven them, producing deliciously fluffy, light scones. Have your oven preheated, ingredients measured, and tools ready before you begin.

Recipe:

Yiel…

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Banoffee Pie

Banoffee Pie is the crown jewel of desserts.

Recipe:

Yields 6” pie, serves 6.

Ingredients:

8 oz Clairesquares shortbread, crushed to resemble coarse crumbs

2 oz grass-fed Irish butter

8 oz Clairesquares caramel, melted

14 oz whipped cream

1 ripe banana

2 oz milk o…

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Two decadent chocolate coffee brownies topped with a Bailey's-infused chocolate ganache Bailey’s Irish Coffee Brownies

These decadent brownies are flavored with coffee and topped with a Bailey’s-infused chocolate ganache.

Recipe:

Yields 9 2 ½”–square brownies.

Ingredients:

Brownies:

2 ¼ oz all-purpose flour

2 oz unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp kosher salt

5 oz unsalted, grass-fed I…

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Bailey's chocolate cheesecake with Clairesquares buttery shortbread crust, topped with white chocolate curls Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake

Enjoy a slice of this indulgent chocolate cheesecake with an Irish Coffee.

Recipe:

Yields a 9” cheesecake

Ingredients:

Chocolate Shortbread Crust:

10 oz (1 ½ packages) Clairesquares Buttery Shortbread Squares, broken up into small crumbs

1 ½ oz powdered sugar, sif…

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Cream cheese frosting atop Guinness chocolate cake Guinness Chocolate Cake

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a slice of this indulgent chocolate cake and a pint of Guinness!

Recipe:

Yields a 10” cake.

Ingredients:

Cake:

9 oz unsalted, grass-fed Irish butter

2 ½ oz unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

8 ½ fl oz Guinness

9 ¾ oz all-purpose flou…

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Lemon Cheesecake

This cheesecake is one of the simplest recipes to make.

Recipe:

Yields a 8” cheesecake.

Ingredients:

2 bags of Clairesquares Shortbread, crumbled

4 oz unsalted grass-fed butter, melted

5 fl oz heavy cream

14 fl oz can sweetened condensed milk

6 oz full fat cream c…

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Ice Cream Cake READ MORE 27 Jul Caramel Granola READ MORE 12 Jun

Try this easy-peasy recipe for snacking on the go.

Recipe:

Yield: 9 cups

Ingredients:

12 oz Clairesquares Caramel

5 fl oz water

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp vanilla extract

2 cups raw almonds

5 3/4 cups old-fashioned or rolled whole oats

2 cups dried cranberries

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Ice Cream Cake

Ice cream cake was originally made from biscuits and cream. Victorian era desserts called bombes consisted of ice cream and fruit in decorative molds. Sometimes these desserts were lined with cake or biscuits.

Recipe:

Yields a 6” ice cream cake.

Ingredients:

2 bag…

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Clairesquares Brandy Butter

We’re sharing our top secret, most sought-after recipe: Brandy Butter! This hard sauce has been around since the Victorian era and is delectable on Christmas cake, pudding, or pancakes. It’s a luxuriously rich, sweet treat.

Recipe:

Yields: 1 jar.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz…
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Strawberries and Cream Parfait

A decadent, four-layered dessert fit for a Queen (or King)! 


Recipe:


Serves: 6 people


Ingredients:


Shortbread Crumble Topping:

2 bags of Clairesquares Buttery Shortbread, broken up into small pieces


Frozen Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp…
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Caramel Popcorn

A simple two-step recipe with popular appeal.


Recipe:


Yields approximately 6 cups


Ingredients:

  • 6 oz Clairesquares Caramel
  • 4 oz popped popcorn
  • Salt to taste

Method:


1) Using an air popping popcorn machine, pop the popcorn according to manufacturers instructions.…

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Blueberry Tart With Lemon Vanilla Cream

Simple, no-bake recipe with pretty results.


Recipe:


Yields one 8″ cheesecake.


Ingredients:


Shortbread Crust:
  • 2 bags of Clairesquares Buttery Shortbread, broken up into small crumbs
  • 2 oz unsalted butter, melted

Cream Filling:
  • 200g Greek yogurt
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 2…
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Tipsy Trifle

Sherry Trifle: Trifle in English cuisine is a boozy dessert made with a layer of sponge cake or fingers soaked in sherry, a fruit layer, and a custard layer. It’s then topped with whipped cream.


Recipe:


Yields: 8-10 servings.


Ingredients:


Custard:
  • 14 oz heavy …
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Bailey’s Banoffee Pie

Banoffee Pie is what we have called the crown jewel of desserts. This time, we’re adding a splash of Bailey’s to truly make this an over the top dessert.


Recipe:


Yields 1 6” pie, serves 6. 


Ingredients:

  • 8 oz Clairesquares shortbread, crushed to resemble coarse …
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Irish Whiskey Truffles

A great home-made treat which can double as an elegant gift for that special someone.


Recipe:


Yields: Approximately 30 truffles.


Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • 5 oz dark chocolate
  • 5 fl oz heavy cream
  • 2 oz butter
  • 2 oz greek yogurt
  • 1 oz cocoa powder
  • p…
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Blueberry Nectarine Crumble

A simple fruit-forward dessert with a buttery shortbread crumble topping that’s easy to make any time of the year.


Recipe:


Yields one 9″ crumble dessert


Ingredients:


Crumble:
  • 8 oz Clairesquares Buttery Shortbread
  • 1 free range egg
  • 2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teas…
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