Ideas for Easter baking

Three quick and easy ideas for Easter baking...

Using the usual baking cupboard ingredients, with a spoonful of honey, these classic recipes can be whizzed up within an hour and devoured within minutes. They will be a winner with the kids and without a doubt satisfy your sweet tooth!

 

Easter no bake treats

Honey rice crispy cakes

Incredibly easy to make AND the perfect sweet and crunchy treat…

All you will need is a jar of your favourite honey, rice crispies, butter and a big spoon to mix (and scrape the leftovers in the bowl)!

Ingredients

• 500g rice crispies
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 150g chocolate
• 1 bag of mini eggs (optional)

Method

1. Melt the chocolate and honey together in a pan on a low heat until melted
2. Remove from the pan and mix in the rice cripsies until the mixture is well combined
3. Spoon the mixture into cupcake paper cases
4. Pop a mini egg or two on top, or crush the mini eggs to sprinkle on top for an Easter finish, and voila!

No bake honey cheesecake

Ingredients

• 4 biscuits (about 85g)
• 140g full fat soft cheese
• 50ml double cream
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar
• 2 tablespoon heather honey
• Mixture of Easter treats to decorate on top.

Method

1. Using a bowl or a sandwich bag and a rolling pin, crush the biscuits for the base. Pour into a circular baking tin and press down.
2. On a low heat on the hob, gently melt the honey for a few minutes for a runnier consistency to mix in.
3. Put the soft cheese, double cream, sugar and honey together in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
4. Spoon the mixture on top of the biscuit base and spread until flat. Pop the cheesecake in the fridge to chill for 10 minutes.
5. With your favourite Easter treats, decorate the cheesecake and tuck in!

 

Honey shortbread

A classic Scottish buttery biscuit with a subtle richness from our Scottish heather honey. Made with a few simple ingredients and topped with a bit of Easter creativity… A melt in the mouth must try!

TOP TIP: If you want to add a bit of sophistication and an extra dose of the Scottish feel to your biscuit, sprinkle in dried lavender. We recommend using 2 teaspoons of dried lavender and mix in with the rest of the ingredients.

Ingredients

• 90g unsalted butter
• 40g golden caster sugar
• 85g Scottish heather honey
• 110g plain white flour
• 60g corn flour
• Pinch of salt
• Icing to decorate (optional)

Method

1. Measure out all the ingredients and whizz in a good food processor until a soft ball of dough forms
2. Using cling film or a small airtight container, wrap the dough and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes, or until the the dough is firm enough to roll
3. Sprinkle flour on to a source and roll the dough. You’re looking for about 5-8mm thickness. Cut the dough into your desired shapes.
4. Preheat the oven to 160 celsius degree fan.
5. Transfer the biscuits to a lined baking tray and pop back into the fridge to chill for another 10 minutes.
6. Place the tray in the oven to bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the biscuit are pale golden.
7. Once ready, resist tucking in and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dollop a wee bit of creative into your afternoon and decorate the biscuit with colourful icing with your Easter designs!