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S’mores – Not Just For Outdoors
Many people associate s’mores with campfires and summer nights. Combining the crispy texture of cookies, the gooey goodness of toasted marshmallows, and the rich taste of chocolate, their popularity spans generations, evoking fond memories of gatherings with friends and family around a crackling fire.
Which is great. We cannot deny that the beauty of s’mores lies in that smoky campfire flavour and the memories they bring. But the flavour combo is so good, why save it for outdoors?
So, we say. Bring on the s’mores.
Why are s’mores called s’mores?
The name “s’mores” is a contraction of the phrase “some more,” which reflects the irresistible nature of these treats. Once someone has had a s’more, they often find themselves asking for “some more” because they’re simply too delicious to resist!
The origins of s’mores date back to at least the 1920s, with the earliest known recipe appearing in a U.S Girl Scouts publication. Since then, s’mores have become a staple of outdoor fun, symbolizing summer nights filled with laughter and tasty treats.
The Classic S’mores Recipe
Some would say it’s not a s’more without the smoke. So just in case you are new to this, here’s how you do it.
How to make s’mores at the campfire?
- Gather Your Ingredients: You’ll need biscuits, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. It’s also a good idea to have some roasting sticks handy for toasting your marshmallows.
- Build Your Fire: Start a campfire and let it burn down until you have a nice bed of glowing embers. This ensures an even heat for roasting your marshmallows.
- Toast the Marshmallows: Skewer a marshmallow on the end of your roasting stick and hold it over the fire. Rotate it slowly to ensure that it toasts evenly. Keep an eye on it and remove it when it’s golden brown and gooey, or darker if you prefer a more caramelized finish.
- Assemble the S’more: Take a biscuit and place a square of chocolate on it. Once your marshmallow is perfectly toasted, carefully place it on top of the chocolate. Finally, top it with another biscuit and gently press down to squish everything together.
- Let the chocolate melt: Allow the heat from the marshmallow to melt the chocolate a bit, then take a big bite.
How to make s’mores on a charcoal grill?
Making s’mores on a charcoal grill is a fantastic alternative when campfires aren’t an option. It’s simple and brings that same delicious gooeyness everyone loves.
There are two ways you could go about this. Either way, you want to start with your fire.
Start by lighting your charcoal grill and letting the coals burn until they’re covered with white ash. This indicates they’re ready for cooking and provides an even heat. Most likely, you will have cooked and eaten your meal, and are using the embers.
Similar to the campfire method, gather your biscuits, chocolate, and marshmallows.
Here, you can proceed pretty much as you would with a campfire, removing the grill grate and toasting skewered marshmallows in the embers.
Or you can assemble the s’mores as sandwiches and place them directly on the grill, or wrap them in foil and place them in the embers.
Creative Variations on Classic S’mores
A classic is a classic for a reason, and it is fairly hard to improve upon perfection. Then again, why not switch it up?
For a start, the classic American graham cracker is well, American. So you are going to want an alternative biscuit.
What biscuits to use for s’mores in Australia?
In Australia, while the classic s’mores use graham crackers, you can easily adapt the recipe using locally available biscuits. The obvious substitute is a Digestive biscuit.
Other popular commercial options include Arnott’s Marie biscuits, which provide a nice, subtle sweetness and a perfect crunch. Another favourite is the Malt-O-Milk biscuits, offering a unique flavour that pairs wonderfully with marshmallows and chocolate.
But why stop there? Why should Australian s’mores not be made with Anzac biscuits? Or chocolate chip cookies?
These macadamia biscuits could work really well.
Fun Variations on the Classic S’more
Swap out the chocolate for a layer of Nutella, and add crushed nuts for an extra crunch. Maybe include slices of fresh strawberries or bananas between the marshmallow and chocolate for a fruity twist. Or add a sprinkle of cinnamon or chili powder to the chocolate for a surprising, spicy element. There are many ways you could switch up a simple s’more.
S’mores For Different Seasons
Perhaps you want that whole gooey chocolatey biscuity marshmallowy thing now? Like indoors.
How to bake s’mores in the oven
Baking s’mores in the oven is a fantastic way to enjoy this beloved treat, especially when a campfire isn’t readily available. Here’s how you can create that classic s’mores experience right in your kitchen:
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This will also prevent your s’mores from sticking.
- Layer the Ingredients: Arrange a layer of biscuits on the baking sheet. Place a piece of chocolate on top of each, followed by a generous amount of marshmallows. For an extra gooey experience, you can cut the marshmallows in half and lay them cut-side down over the chocolate.
- Bake: Pop the baking sheet in the oven and let it bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the chocolate is melted. Keep an eye on them, as they can go from perfectly toasted to burnt quite quickly!
- Top and Serve: Once out of the oven, place another biscuit on top of each s’more to create a sandwich. Allow them to cool slightly before taking a bite.
Baking s’mores in the oven not only makes them accessible year-round but also allows you to whip up a larger batch to share with family and friends. Enjoy the warm, gooey goodness without ever leaving your home!
Explore our full range of Australian biscuits for more s’mores inspo!
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Biscuit Base For Cheesecake And Beyond
If there is one thing we love more than biscuits, it is a biscuit base. Because what’s not to love above biscuits plus butter? Most well-known as a cheesecake base, the uses for this simple mix of biscuit crumb with melted butter go far beyond just cheesecake. In this article, we take a closer look at how to get the most from your biscuit base.
What Is A Biscuit Base?
A biscuit base is a mixture of finely crushed biscuits combined with melted butter to make a simple crust for various desserts. Typically used for cheesecakes and tarts, the biscuit base provides a crunchy, flavorful contrast to creamy fillings. The recipe is hugely adaptable, creating a range of different tastes and textures.
Classic uses for a biscuit base
Some desserts naturally spring to mind at the mere mention of a biscuit base.
Cheesecake: One of the most popular desserts featuring a biscuit base, offering a crunchy foundation to the creamy, rich cheese mixture on top.
Banoffee Pie: Known for its sweet banana and caramel layers, this dessert uses a biscuit base for added texture and flavour.
Key Lime Pie: The biscuit base complements the refreshing lime filling, delivering a hint of sweetness to balance the tartness.
Then there are others that although classically made with pastry, are natural contenders for a biscuit base.
Chocolate Tart: A classic choice where the biscuit base supports a luscious, silky chocolate ganache.
Lemon Tart: The crisp biscuit base perfectly contrasts the tangy lemon filling.
How To Make Cheesecake Base
Nothing could be simpler than making a biscuit base for cheesecake, but there are several ways in which it could go wrong. Learning how to adapt the recipe will give you full control over not just the taste but that all-important texture.
The main ingredients for a biscuit base are biscuits and butter. That much is fairly obvious. But which biscuits are best, and for that matter, which butter?
Butter is pretty straightforward. You have salted, and you have unsalted. Which one you use depends on how salty your biscuits are, and how salty you want the base to be. Sometimes, you may want to keep that saltiness to a minimum, yet at other times you may want to play around with it and bring it to the fore. Think peanut butter pie, for example.
As butter is a key ingredient, go for the best quality butter you can. There are even lots of different types of butter ranging from the pale and creamy continental types to the more robust yellow varieties. Plain old supermarket butter will make a great cheesecake base, but why not play around and see what you can achieve by simply switching out your butter type?
And then there are biscuits. We do love a good biscuit, but which is better for our biscuit base?
Best Biscuits To Use For Cheesecake Base
When it comes to selecting the best biscuits for a cheesecake base, the key is to find ones that complement the flavour of your filling while providing the right texture. Digestive biscuits may be the classic choice due to their slight sweetness and crumbly texture, and there are times when you just don’t mess with the classics, but surely we can do better than that.
You can use any biscuits for a cheesecake base as long as they are crispy/crumbly rather than soft/chewy. It needs to be dry enough to break down easily into crumbs, and then absorb (or at least be coated with) the butter. Different biscuits vary in how much butter they absorb, so you might need to adjust your proportions to get the right consistency for your base.
A food processor is a handy tool, especially when working with chocolate-coated or cream-filled biscuits, as it helps achieve a uniform crumb. Cream-filled biscuits can lead to a softer, sweeter crumb, making them an exciting choice to experiment with. Chocolate-coated biscuits add a chocolate flavour, but also a different textural element.
Why not try?
Our Anzac biscuits for a classic oaty Australian crunch.
Try these ginger and macadamia biscuits for a hint of spice.
What about a triple chocolate chip cookie for an extra chocolatey base?
These passionfruit creams could offer creative inspiration for a fruity dessert.
Gluten-free? That’s simple, go for a gluten-free biscuit. You might need to experiment as the gluten-free crumb may behave differently.
Ultimately, the best biscuits to use will align with the flavour profile you desire and will balance the texture and taste of the cheesecake/dessert as a whole.
Cheesecake Base Recipe
This will line the base of a 23cm round tin. If you want to press the mixture up the sides, make twice the recipe.
250g biscuits
125g butter, melted
- Blitz the biscuits in a food processor to a fine crumb. Or, put them in a plastic bag and bash them with a rolling pin. Whichever you choose, you want something that looks like damp sand.
- Tip the crumb into a bowl. Even if you used a food processor.
- Stir the butter into the crumb using a wooden spoon or spatula. You want something that just sticks together.
- Press the mixture gently into the tin and set in the fridge for half an hour before filling.
- You can pile the crumb loosely onto a baking tray and set it without pressing it to form a crumble.
Tips and tricks for the perfect biscuit base
- Choose the Right Biscuit: Select a biscuit that complements your filling. A sweeter biscuit like double chocolate works well with tangy fillings, while plain biscuits can balance rich, creamy textures.
- Get the Consistency Right: Aim for a crumb consistency similar to damp sand. Too coarse and it won’t hold together; too fine, and it might turn mushy.
- Avoid Over-Pressing: When pressing the crumb mixture into the tin, apply gentle pressure. Over-pressing can lead to a dense, hard base.
- Melt the Butter Properly: Ensure the butter isn’t too hot when mixing it with the crumb, as this can cause the crumbs to become greasy or soggy.
- Experiment with Flavours: For extra flavour, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a splash of vanilla extract to the crumb mixture.
- Chill for Firmness: Allowing the base to chill for at least 30 minutes helps it firm up, ensuring it’s sturdy enough to support the filling.
- Test Different Ratios: Depending on the thickness you prefer, you might need more or fewer biscuits. Experiment with proportions to find your perfect balance.
- Use Parchment Paper: Lining the tin with parchment paper can help easily lift out the base without breaking it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common issues and how to solve them, like a crumbly or overly firm base.
Why is my cheesecake biscuit base so hard?
A hard cheesecake biscuit base is often the result of pressing the crumb mixture too firmly into the tin. While it’s important to compact the crumbs so they hold together, over-pressing can lead to a dense and difficult-to-cut base.
Additionally, using too much butter can create a harder texture. To fix this, apply light pressure when spreading the mixture into your tin and ensure you’re using the right amount of butter, just enough to bind the crumbs together.
Finally, make sure the crumbs are not too finely processed, as this can also contribute to an overly firm base. Adjusting these factors should help you achieve a lighter, more manageable base.
Why is my cheesecake biscuit base too crumbly?
The opposite end of the spectrum is a base that is too crumbly.
A crumbly cheesecake biscuit base is typically due to not using enough butter or not compressing the mixture sufficiently.
Butter acts as the binding agent, so if the crumbs aren’t holding together, it’s likely that there’s not enough of it. Make sure you’re using the correct ratio of butter to biscuits; if necessary, slightly increase the butter until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Additionally, ensure you’re pressing the mixture evenly and firmly into the tin. Were your crumbs too coarse, or too fine? Getting the balance right is essential; damp sand, remember? Correcting these steps should help create a base that stays intact without falling apart.
Can I make a vegan biscuit base?
Absolutely, you can make a vegan biscuit base! The key is to replace traditional butter with a plant-based alternative. Also, ensure that the biscuits you’re using are vegan-friendly—many store-bought options are already free from animal products, but it’s always good to double-check the label.
Vegan butter or margarine works wonderfully as a binding agent, much like its dairy counterpart. You do need to be mindful of water content in vegan butter alternatives, which may result in a softer and less crumbly base.
Coconut oil could be your best bet, as it melts but sets solid just like butter.
Just follow the same general guidelines: mix the vegan butter with your crushed biscuits to achieve a sand-like texture, press lightly into your tin, and voilà—you’ve got a delicious vegan base ready for your cheesecake.
Creative Ideas For Biscuit Base
Make it interesting
There are loads of things you can do to add interest to your base.
Add Nuts or Seeds
Incorporate crushed nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or chia for an extra crunch and nutty flavour.
Mix in Spices
Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to your crushed biscuits for a warm, inviting aroma and taste. Vanilla powder is an excellent alternative to the usual paste or essence.
Citrus Zest
Blend in some lemon, lime, or orange zest with the biscuit crumbs to give your base a fresh and zesty kick.
Incorporate Cacao
For chocolate lovers, mixing in some cacao powder with your base can add richness and depth. Or even cacao nibs.
Go beyond cheesecake
Not just for cheesecake base or a classic banoffee pie, biscuit base is a really easy dessert solution and most people love it. Here are a few ideas to kickstart your creativity.
Mini Tarts
Use the biscuit base to create individual tart shells, and fill them with your favourite custard, fruit, or chocolate mousse.
Ice Cream Cups
Make mini cookie cups with the biscuit base, then add a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat.
Caramel Slice
Layer the base with caramel and chocolate for a decadent no-bake treat.
Chocolate Bark Base
Spread melted chocolate over a pressed biscuit base, sprinkle with nuts or dried fruit, then break into pieces for a crunchy chocolate bark.
Peanut Butter Bars
Combine peanut butter with cream cheese and spread over a set biscuit base. Set in the fridge for an easy, no-bake treat.
Brownie Bottom Bars
Use the biscuit base as a crust, add your brownie batter on top, and bake for a crunchy twist on traditional brownies.
Lemon Bars
Pour a tangy lemon filling over the biscuit base and bake until set for a refreshing and citrusy bake.
Get creative with crumb
There are also many different ways you could play with the texture, beyond pressing it into a base. You could leave it to set as is, for a light yet crispy crumb. Or, you could press it into a tin, and then once set break it up into crunchy crispy chunks.
Individual cheesecakes
Pile into individual glasses and top with cheesecake mix or even mousse.
Layer into parfait
Layer with fruit and yoghurt for a decadent twist on a classic parfait.
Sprinkle over ice cream
Add some buttery biscuit texture to a simple bowl of ice cream.
Fruit Crumble
Sprinkle biscuit crumbs over baked fruit mixtures to add a buttery, crispy topping for an easy fruit crumble.
Trifle Layers
Replace traditional cake layers with biscuit base crumbs for a twist on classic trifle desserts.
A final word
So you see, a pack of biscuits and some butter can open up a world of creative possibilities in the kitchen. The versatile biscuit base serves as a foundation for countless desserts. You can experiment with textures by setting the base whole, pressing it for a crunchy layer, or crumbling it into crunchy toppings that elevate simple desserts into something special.
Whether you’re aiming for a quick snack or an impressive dish for a gathering, these ideas ensure your creations are always exciting and delicious. The next time you reach for biscuits, consider these options and let your imagination guide you to sweet perfection.
Don’t forget the biscuits! Check out our full range of traditional Australian baked biscuits for more inspo.
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10 Things You Can Do With a Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate chip cookies are an iconic treat loved by people of all ages, and while they are truly awesome on their own, their potential extends far beyond a simple snack. These store cupboard favourites can be the star of countless culinary creations, whether adding a buttery biscuity chocolatey twist to traditional ideas or using it as an inventive ingredient in unexpected ways.
Here, we’ll explore ten surprisingly lovely things you can do with a chocolate chip cookie, demonstrating just how versatile this not-so-humble cookie can truly be.
1: Dunk it in Milk
Not exactly groundbreaking, but it’s a classic for a reason. Dunking in a glass of cold milk is still most folks’ favourite thing to do with a chocolate chip cookie.
2: Squish Together an Ice Cream Sandwich
Use two cookies to make the perfect homemade ice cream sandwich. Just squish your favourite ice cream in between! If you want to elevate it slightly into the ultimate treat, try our recipe below.
Try our recipe for triple chocolate and salted caramel ice cream sandwiches. No baking required!
3: Crumble Some Crunchy Cookie Crumbs
Crush your cookie into crumbs and use them as a sweet topping for ice cream or yoghurt. Not just for sprinkling, you can also dip or roll.
These biscuit truffles are just one way to make use of cookie crumbs
4: Make Deliciously Moreish Cookie Butter
Blend your cookies into a food processor until they become a smooth, creamy spread. Enjoy it on toast, pancakes, or straight from the jar!
5: Supercharge That Trail Mix
Add some crumbled cookies to your trail mix for an extra sweet surprise.
6: Get More From Your S’mores
Replace the traditional graham cracker in a s’more with a chocolate chip cookie for a decadent treat.
7: Load Up Your Cheesecake Base
Crush cookies and mix them with melted butter for a quick and easy cheesecake base.
Read the ultimate guide to making a biscuit base.
8: Stick ‘Em Up Cookie Pops
Stick a pop stick into your cookie, dip it in melted chocolate, and decorate it with sprinkles for a fun snack.
9: Quick and Simple Cake Decorations
Use cookie pieces as edible decorations on cakes or cupcakes.
10: Gift Wrap It!
Sometimes it is the little things that matter and simple says it best of all. Who wouldn’t love a beautifully packaged chocolate chip cookie as a gift, and it’s the perfect way to show someone you care. A pretty bow or a cute little box (or both) is an inexpensive way to melt their heart. Make a statement with a single solitary cookie, or say thank you with a whole packet.
Check out our range of chocolate chip cookies. You may need more than one pack so luckily we’ve got some great bulk buy deals!
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How to Make Anzac Biscuits
Anzac biscuits are more of an institution than a recipe set in stone. There are very few rules, and variations are practically part of the tradition. So, how to make Anzac biscuits?
Nothing says homemade quite like an Anzac biscuit. There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying them (in fact we positively encourage it – our Anzac biscuits are great) but here’s what you need to know.
How to make Anzac biscuits
Making Anzac biscuits is fairly similar to making flapjack. But with coconut. Purists will want to stick with the original concept, yet we love it with a few cherries and raisins thrown in too. The basic recipe is pretty foolproof; a lot of baking is about precision but there is very little that can go wrong.
The recipe can be tweaked, according to whether you like your Anzac biscuits chewy or crunchy. The original biscuits destined for soldiers were crunchy in order to last longer, but many people prefer a softer chewier flapjack type biscuit.
There are a few ways in which you can control the outcome. More sugar, generally makes for a crisper cookie. For a chewier version, more butter helps to bring in more moisture. You can also experiment with bake time; less time for a chewy biscuit and more for a crisper texture.
Recipe for Anzac biscuits
1 cup plain flour
1 cup oats
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup caster sugar
150g butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
1/2 tsp bicarb
- Pre heat the oven to 180C/350F.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter and syrup gently in a saucepan.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bicarb. Make sure there is room in the pan to allow for it bubbling up.
- Stir the buttery mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Roll into balls of about 1 tablespoon and place on a baking tray with a sheet of greaseproof paper, leaving plenty of space for them to flatten and spread.
- Press the balls with a fork to flatten.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and once cold store in an airtight tin.
Find out more about Australia’s favourite handmade biscuits or browse our selection of Australian biscuits.
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10 great biscuit ideas for things to make with biscuits and cookies
We all know that biscuits are pretty special just as they are, but how do you take your biscuit game further? Here are 10 great ideas for making treats with biscuits. It doesn’t matter if they are leftover, broken, or bought for purpose; just that they are easy to make and delicious to eat.
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
An Aussie classic of chocolate cookies layered with chantilly cream. Left in the fridge overnight to settle, the biscuits become soft but not soggy. This one is a total no brainer.
1 pack triple chocolate chip cookies
2 cups whipping cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla paste
Chopped chocolate to garnish
- Whip the cream softly with the vanilla and icing sugar
- Spread about 1 tbsp of the whipped cream on each biscuit and layer in stacks of 4 to form a log shape.
- Spread the rest of the whipped cream over the top and sides.
- Garnish with chopped chocolate and put in the fridge overnight.
- Serve in slices.
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
What could be better than a scoop of your favourite ice cream sandwiched between two biscuits. It might be a melty moreish mess, but isn’t that the point?
Take one pack of your favourite Bush Cookies and a tub of ice cream. Take the ice cream from the freezer to soften just a little. Sandwich one scoop between two biscuits and eat!
Quick Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Another super simple idea that is a great way to use up leftover biscuits and save a little money at the same time. You can make as much or as little as you like so it is also a great way to use up all those remaining ice cream tubs at the bottom of the freezer.
Ice cream in one flavour or more.
Leftover biscuits broken into chunks.
- Allow the ice cream to soften just enough so you can fold through the chunks of biscuit.
- Place back in the freezer to firm back up a little.
Ginger and Macadamia Biscuit Butter
We are not sure when cookie butter became an actual thing, but we are not sure how we ever lived without it. We have used our ginger and macadamia biscuits but you can experiment with any biscuit you like. Just be aware that you may need to adjust the water quantities accordingly.
1 pack of Bush Cookies ginger and macadamia biscuits
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup condensed milk
- Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until you have a fine crumb.
- Pulse in the boiling water and mix to a smooth paste.
- Blend in the butter and the condensed milk until smooth.
- Scrape into a glass jar and keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Deep fried ice cream delivers on all levels. That classic contrast of hot against cold is doubly delicious when paired with the joy that is crispy plus creamy. We rest our case.
Serves 4
500ml ice cream
200g biscuits
2 eggs
- Scoop the ice cream into 4 balls. Put them on a tray, on greaseproof paper, and refreeze until solid.
- Beat the eggs.
- Blitz the biscuits to a crumb.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 190C.
- Roll the ice cream balls in the beaten egg.
- Roll them in the crumb.
- Drop into the hot oil and fry for about 20 seconds or until they turn a lovely golden brown.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
Biscuit Fridge Cake
A simple staple that is way more than the sum of its parts. You can add in any bits that you like, and switch it up according to the season. Or if you want to get really fancy, roll it in a log and call it chocolate salami.
1 can condensed milk
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chocolate chunks
1/4 cup glace cherry halves
1/4 cup hazelnuts, roughlychopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 pack biscuits
- Line a tin or any shallow container with greaseproof paper
- Break the biscuits into a large bowl and stir through the cherries, hazelnuts and raisins.
- In a small pan over a low heat, melt the butter, condensed milk, and chocolate together.
- Mix this into the biscuits.
- Press into the tin and chill in the fridge for several hours or until set.
Biscuit Base
Possibly the most versatile thing ever, a good biscuit base will see you through the trickiest of dessert disasters. You can use as a cheesecake base, or its many variations. Banoffee pie, anyone? Or you can miss out the middle man and pile loosely underneath, or on top, of any fruity/creamy/chocolatey concoction. You could even sprinkle it on top of the cream on your hot chocolate – in this instance you could skip the butter and go straight to crumbled biscuits instead. Oh yeah!
This will line the base of a 23cm round tin. If you want to press the mixture up the sides, make twice the recipe.
250g biscuits
125g unsalted butter, melted
- Blitz the biscuits in a food processor to a fine crumb. Or, put them in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin. Whichever you choose, you want something that looks like damp sand.
- Tip the crumb into a bowl. Even if you used a food processor.
- Stir the butter into the crumb using a wooden spoon or spatula. You want something that just sticks together.
- Press the mixture gently into the tin and set in the fridge for half an hour before filling.
- You can pile the crumb loosely onto a baking tray and set without pressing to form a crumble.
Biscuit Truffles
Super simple chocolaty truffles are elevated in taste and texture by the addition of biscuits. You can use just biscuit crumb, or go for the double whammy and stir in some chunky biscuit bits too. The contrast of texture is enough to cause excitement but why not try using 2 different kinds of biscuits too? Oh my!
350g biscuits
100g broken biscuits, in small pieces
40g cocoa
395g tin of condensed milk
- Blitz the biscuits to a fine crumb in a food processor and set aside 100g.
- Mix together the rest of the biscuits, cocoa and condensed milk.
- Stir in your chopped biscuits if using.
- Divide the mixture using two teaspoons and roll into balls.
- Roll the balls, whilst still sticky, in the remaining crumb.
- Set aside to harden a little before eating.
For extra texture, roll the truffles in tempered chocolate before rolling in the crumb.
Lime, Coconut & Macadamia Biscuit Bars
When it comes to making quick (no)bakes with leftover biscuits, condensed milk is your store cupboard saviour. These lime biscuit bars are a super easy fridge cake, and although you could add frosting to the top, all they really need is a dusting of icing sugar.
1 pack of Bush Cookies macadamia delight biscuits
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
125g butter
1/2 can condensed milk
2 limes, juice and zest
icing sugar, to dust
- Blitz the biscuits to a fine crumb and stir in the coconut with the lime zest.
- Melt the butter, lime juice and condensed milk together.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry.
- Press into a lined tin and set in the fridge until firm.
- Dust with icing sugar and slice to serve.
Ginger Biscuit Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a dinner party favourite. One of those dishes that never fails to wow despite its simplicity. But have you have thought of making it with a different biscuit? We tried it with our ginger and date biscuits for a flavour/texture update and it worked really well. It takes on an almost sticky toffee pudding quality.
1 pack Bush Cookies ginger and date biscuits
400ml whipping cream
250g mascarpone
75ml marsala
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp icing sugar
300 ml espresso or strong black coffee
1 tbsp cocoa for dusting
- Lay the biscuits in a shallow dish and pour over the coffee.
- Gently whip the cream together with the mascarpone, lemon zest, marsala and icing sugar.
- Spread the topping over the biscuit layer.
- Dust with the cocoa powder.
- Leave in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Ready to try out some of these great biscuit ideas? Check out our full range of Australian handmade biscuits to buy online.
Biscuits made easy with the 100 cookie recipe
The 100 cookie recipe has taken the world by storm. A variation of condensed milk cookies, it makes a batch of 100 cookies in just 20 minutes.
This freezer-friendly cookie dough is made with just 4 ingredients – butter, caster sugar, self raising flour and tinned condensed milk.
When it comes to toppings, there’s no limit. With 100 cookies to play with, there is major scope for topping heaven.
We’ve got the full recipe right here, plus plenty of great topping ideas…
Condensed milk cookies
A major point about the 100 cookie recipe is that it is based around a tin of condensed milk. You don’t have to make 100 cookies if you don’t want to – the batch can be scaled down to make less. But then you end up with half a tin of condensed milk kicking around the fridge.
The condensed milk makes the cookies milky sweet and oh so chewy.
Condensed milk cookies are ideal when you need a big batch bake for the school fair or a kids party. The dough is however freezer friendly so you can also just bake what you need and keep the rest for next time.
100 cookie recipe
500g butter
150g caster sugar
395g condensed milk (a tin)
750g self raising flour
- Pre heat the oven to 180C (fan).
- Line your baking trays with parchment paper. Two trays is a good fit for the oven, and who has more than two anyway?
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the condensed milk.
- Mix in the flour, in stages. You may need your hands at the end to work all the flour into the dough.
- Take what you will use, and divide out into bowls for adding different flavours.
- Flavour each batch as you would like.
- Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls (a generous teaspoon) and place on the trays with space between for them to spread.
- Press down lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow to cool completely before decorating as you choose.
Condensed milk cookies ideas
The flavourings for cookies are best mixed into the dough, but you can take it a step further with drizzles of melted chocolate or frosting. You could even sandwich them together, or make ice cream sandwiches. We have got a great ice cream sandwich recipe right here.
- keep it classic with sprinkles
- add homemade almond butter
- add mini marshmallows
- mix in matcha tea and add a white chocolate drizzle
- mini m&ms are always a favourite
- make it fruity with berry powder
You could of course save yourself the mess and buy your biscuits for kids online…
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Deep fried ice cream with cornflake biscuit crumb
If there’s one thing better than something fried in breadcrumbs, it is something fried in biscuit crumbs. Oh yes. Many recipes for deep fried ice cream use biscuit crumb and cornflakes, but we have used that classic Australian biscuit – the cornflake biscuit. Fanfare please.
Deep fried food ticks all the boxes. Executed well, it is nothing short of a masterpiece. That crisp crumb, which should be deeply flavoured yet not taste of oil or indeed carry any trace of oil. Then, something soft inside. It is a thing of contrasts. We are primed to find food pleasurable, to seek out fat and flavour.
Add sweet, and creamy, into that equation and you may just have found food heaven. Hot, crisp, sweet exterior and cold, creamy, slightly melting middle.
Where does deep fried ice cream come from?
Although no-ones seems to be able to agree on the exact origin of fried ice cream, it has strong associations with Asian cuisine. It is a popular dessert in Chinese restaurants, but is also seen in Thailand and throughout South East Asia. We have plenty of Asian recipes for you to try if you want to make a meal of it.
How to make deep fried ice cream
The whole point of deep frying is to encase the ingredients in a barrier so that the oil only touches the outside. In a classic egg and crumb technique known as panne, the egg cooks to form a thin yet impenetrable coat. The crumb browns in the oil to create those deeply satisfying flavours. In the case of fried fish, for example, this creates steam inside that cooks the fish and keeps it tender. In the case of ice cream, the crust keeps it cold and prevents it from melting into the oil.
The ice cream needs to be frozen solid. So no soft serve here. You can use a ice cream scoop to create a ball, or use two smaller spoons to roll rough chunks. And you will need to work quickly. Dipped in beaten egg, and then rolled in the crumb, the balls are dropped into hot oil for about 20 seconds. Drained on kitchen paper, they are served hot. Perhaps with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, some whipped cream and a retro cherry.
You can use any ice cream you like, but why not go for a Japanese style with our matcha ice cream recipes?
Deep fried ice cream recipe
Serves 4
500ml ice cream
200g cornflake biscuits
2 eggs
2 tablespoon cold water
- Scoop the ice cream into 4 standard balls, or equivalent smaller balls. Put them on a tray, on greaseproof paper, and refreeze to solid.
- Beat the eggs with the cold water. This thins the egg down and will make your coating less eggy. Set aside.
- Blitz the biscuits to a medium coarse crumb. Also set aside.
- When ready to fry, heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 190C. It is hot enough when a cube of bread takes 30 seconds to turn a deep golden brown.
- Roll the ice cream balls in the beaten egg using one hand only.
- Roll them in the crumb with the other (dry) hand and make sure they are well coated.
- Drop into the hot oil and fry for about 20 seconds or until they turn a lovely golden brown.
- Drain on kitchen paper, garnish as you wish, and serve hot.
Try making this recipe with our other handmade Australian biscuits. All of our wholesale biscuits and cookies are available to buy in bulk online.
How to make biscuit truffles
What is a chocolate truffle?
Truffles are a confection usually (but not always) made with chocolate. In the shape of a ball, roughly an inch wide, they have a solid yet soft centre and an outer coating. They are called truffles because when hand rolled they can resemble the other kind of truffle. The deeply-scented, highly-prized edible fungus kind of truffle.
There are many types of chocolate truffle and several ways that you can include biscuits or cookies as an ingredient.
The classic chocolate truffle is the Belgian truffle, which is made of chocolate ganache and has an outer coat of solid chocolate. Swiss and French chocolate truffles are also made of ganache but are tossed in a coat of cocoa.
Not all truffles are made of ganache. As long as it is rolled into a ball and involves some kind of coating around a semi soft centre then anything goes.
What is ganache?
Chocolate ganache is a filling favoured by pastry chefs and chocolatiers. A mix of melted chocolate with cream and/or butter, it has a smooth texture that melts in the mouth. Depending on the ratio of chocolate, butter and cream it can be dense or gooey. Ganache is not difficult to make but it does need to be made with care and also needs plenty of time to cool properly.
How to make ganache
Ganache is made by heating double (heavy) cream, plus butter if using, and stirring in chopped chocolate until the chocolate is melted. This is then left to cool completely. The butter (unsalted) gives the ganache a firmer texture, a shinier finish and a real melt in the mouth quality. The exact recipe will vary depending on the final result you aim to achieve.
How to make chocolate truffles
Truffles are made by rolling cooled ganache (or alternative mixture) into balls. They are usually about 1 inch in diameter, which is a generous teaspoon of mix. The ganache can also be set in moulds. The balls are then rolled immediately in cocoa, crumb, coconut or chopped nuts. If dipping in melted chocolate then the balls are left to set on the outside first. The dipped truffles are then rolled in a coating and left to set.
How to make truffles with biscuits
There are two ways you can make truffles with biscuits. One is a no-cook version involving cocoa, condensed milk and biscuit crumb. The other is to make classic chocolate truffles like a chocolatier would make, and either incorporate the biscuit crumb into the ganache or roll the truffles in biscuit crumb. Or both. You could get pretty creative with textures and flavours. A classic truffle rolled in biscuit crumb is surprisingly good.
Essentially, there is the quick way to make biscuit truffles and the not so quick way. Both are fairly easy.
You can use most biscuits for making truffles as long as they will blitz down into a fine crumb. If you want to add biscuit to ganache, this can be in slightly larger pieces to add a contrasting crunch. Plain biscuits can be surprisingly effective, or play about with different flavours and textures. This post goes into more detail about using biscuits for crumb.
Quick and easy no-cook biscuit truffle recipe
You can use any biscuits you like for making these truffles, but they do need to be of the crunchy variety (not chewy or soft). You could experiment with cream filled biscuits yet it is probably best to start off simple.
Try making biscuit truffles with a classic anzac biscuit
Make colourful biscuit crumb truffles for the kids with angel cookies
Make nutty biscuit truffles with macadamia biscuits
350g biscuits
40g cocoa
395g tin of condensed milk
- Blitz the biscuits to a fine crumb in a food processor and set aside 100g.
- Mix together the rest of the biscuits, cocoa and condensed milk.
- Divide the mixture using two teaspoons and roll into balls.
- Roll the balls, whilst still sticky, in the remaining crumb.
- Set aside to harden a little before eating.
How to roll truffles in melted chocolate
If you want to roll your truffles in melted chocolate then it is best to temper your chocolate first. Find out how to temper chocolate in this post about making chocolate bark. You can get away with not tempering, especially if you plan on rolling them straight into biscuit crumb, but you won’t get that chocolate snap when you bite into them.
For rolling in biscuit crumb, you want a fine crumb that is the texture of ground almonds. Put it in a container that you can easily pick up and shake gently from side to side. Like a square plastic container.
Either way, dip the truffles into the fairly cool melted chocolate and turn them over a few times using a fork. Lift the truffle out on the fork, and let all of the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Once the truffle is no longer dripping with chocolate, drop it gently into your fine biscuit crumb. Move the container around so that the truffle rolls in the crumb and becomes fully coated. Place each truffle on a surface to dry and move onto rolling the next one.
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How many ways can you make a chocolate biscuit cake?
Chocolate biscuit cake, depending on who you ask, ranges from broken up biscuits in a sort of solid ganache (aka fridge cake) to putting biscuit crumb in actual cake batter.
Then there’s a sort of layer cake made from plain biscuits, maybe soaked in a little alcohol, and sandwiched with sweetened cream. As if that weren’t enough, there is the Australian classic – the chocolate ripple biscuit cake.
All of them have a lovely 1950s housewife feel to them. A time when food out of the packets was the new frontier and baking ingenuity knew no bounds.
How to make cake using biscuits
What they all have in common is biscuits. Yay. And chocolate. Unless you feel particularly inventive, in which case you could go beyond chocolate and try different types of biscuits and frostings. This will only really work with the ripple biscuit/layer cake style scenario. Fridge cake wouldn’t be fridge cake without chocolate. It wouldn’t stick together for a start. You could try white chocolate, that could be good.
And they involve no cooking, unless you count a bit of melting or whipping. If that is too much of a stretch for you, then you can just eat biscuits straight from the packet and be done with it…
Broken biscuit cake
Also known as biscuit fridge cake, or tiffin, this is that deliciously moreish wedge of chocolate crammed with bits of biscuit. It manages to be dense and toothsome, yet soft, all at the same time. sometimes it has other things inside too, such as cherries.
Basic recipe for chocolate fridge cake using condensed milk
1 can condensed milk
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 pack plain biscuits
- Line a tin or any shallow container with greaseproof paper
- Break the biscuits into a large bowl
- In a small pan over a low heat, melt the butter, condensed milk, and chocolate together.
- Mix this into the biscuits.
- Press into the tin and chill in the fridge for several hours or until set.
Chocolate ripple biscuit cake
Chocolate ripple cake is the stuff of childhood fantasy. It centered originally around the particular texture (or maybe widespread availability) of the chocolate ripple biscuit. If you feel brave enough to break free of tradition then you could try a triple choc chip cookie. You could dispense with the chocolate altogether, and experiment with anzac biscuits or maybe a coffee cream? Just saying.
If you do feel the need to behave in such an outrageous manner there is only one rule. You have to keep it kitchy cool.
This biscuit cake is made by whipping cream, with a touch of icing sugar and a dash of vanilla, and sandwiching the biscuits together. Do them in groups of four, and lie the stacks on a plate so that the biscuits are horizontal. So that you have the cross section of stripes when you cut into it. Lay three or four stacks in a length so that you have a log shape. Now cover the whole lot with more softly whipped cream. Decorate with broken chocolate biscuits, lollies, or whatever else you fancy.
You could add Baileys or another alcohol to the cream. You do need to be careful when adding liquid/alcohol/vanilla to cream as it may seize. Or just pour a few shots of alcohol over the biscuit stacks.
You could use frosting instead of cream. Or the chocolate mix from the tiffin above. A chocolate glaze is a nice addition. To make a chocolate glaze simply stir a teaspoon of vegetable oil into melted chocolate and pour it on.
Cream cheese and orange biscuit cake
Here’s a nice cream cheese frosting with a bit of orange zest and a little honey. Maybe a touch of cinnamon and these ginger and date biscuits?
Mix 600g cream cheese with 200g soft unsalted butter and 100g of icing sugar. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and the zest of 1 or 2 oranges.
Italian biscuit cake
In Italy, of course, they make their fridge cake with style. Not only will it include things like pistachios and candied peel, but is rolled into a sausage shape and tied up with string like an actual salami. It is even called chocolate salami.
Rocky road biscuit cake
Good old rocky road. Not to be messed with, it is simply fridge cake but with mini marshmallows and raisins. Milk chocolate please.
How to store chocolate biscuit cake
Whatever road of biscuit cake you choose to follow, it belongs in the fridge. Where it will live quite happily for 3 days if it has fresh cream or over a week if it does not.
How creative can you get with a packet of biscuits? What do you think is the best biscuit for a biscuit cake? Don’t forget to take advantage of wholesale prices at our bulk food store.
Get creative with your biscuit base for cheesecake and beyond…
The perfect buttery biscuit crumb base is an essential part of a good cheesecake. Also part of many other desserts, it is a great shortcut to have up your sleeve. But you don’t need to stick with boring biscuits. Any biscuit can be used to make a great cheesecake base.
How to make a biscuit base
A classic biscuit crumb base is made from crushed biscuits mixed with melted butter and set in the fridge. It can form just the base of your cheesecake or dessert, or be pressed up the sides to form a crust.
You can get really creative with your base, and not just in terms of the biscuits used. Try piling the butter/crumb mix into the base of glasses and topping with chocolate mousse, or even just custard mixed with lemon curd.
Classic dishes using a crumb base, other than cheesecake, include banoffee pie, key lime pie, and peanut butter pie. You can make mini versions by lining bun tins with the biscuit crumb mixture. Not so classic ways to use a biscuit crumb base include lemon meringue pie with a biscuit base instead of pastry, or a lemon tart with biscuit base, or even a chocolate tart. Any dessert you can think of that uses a blind baked pastry base is a prime candidate for a buttery biscuit base.
What are the best biscuits for a cheesecake base?
As long as they are crisp biscuits not soft chewy type cookies, you can use any biscuits for your base. A food processor helps with chocolate coated or cream filled biscuits in order to form a nice even crumb. A cream filled biscuit will create a softer sweeter crumb but is well worth experimenting with. Some biscuits will absorb less butter than others, so you may need to play about with proportions.
You could try…
Or even a passion fruit cream.
Make a gluten free biscuit crumb base with our gluten free chocolate chip cookies.
Biscuit base recipe
This will line the base of a 23cm round tin. If you want to press the mixture up the sides, make twice the recipe.
250g biscuits
125g unsalted butter, melted
- Blitz the biscuits in a food processor to a fine crumb. Or, put them in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin. Whichever you choose, you want something that looks like damp sand.
- Tip the crumb into a bowl. Even if you used a food processor.
- Stir the butter into the crumb using a wooden spoon or spatula. You want something that just sticks together.
- Press the mixture gently into the tin and set in the fridge for half an hour before filling.
- You can pile the crumb loosely onto a baking tray and set without pressing to form a crumble.
Can I make a vegan biscuit base?
You can make a vegan biscuit base as long as your biscuits are vegan and contain no animal products. Just switch out the butter for coconut oil or a plant-based butter. Choose a hard block butter, not a soft spreadable one.
Why is my cheesecake biscuit base too crumbly?
If your biscuit base is too crumbly, you may not have created a fine even crumb, or you may need more butter.
You may not have pressed hard enough when lining the tin.
However a base that is crumbly is infinitely preferable to one that is too hard.
If your biscuity base is too hard then you may have over mixed, which can often result if you blend the butter and the crumb together in a food processor. Too much butter can lead to a mixture that sets too hard – if your crumb mixture looks wet or greasy then you have too much butter. You may also just have pressed too hard when lining the tin.
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