What sweet thing to cook? - Page 5

leowyatt · 16-09-2009, 13:31

You got the right thread there Mei?

BBx · 14-05-2010, 20:38

^^^ I've just seen this! What a loon, deffo wrong thread

OK... more on topic for this thread... I made millionaires shortbreads last night, but the choc has gone all white on top :/ am thinking its because I didn't let it cool down before putting into the fridge or shouldn't have put it in the fridge at all.

Am thinking of putting some more choc on top and not putting in fridge - would that work does anyone know?!

Tonight it is... cheese and onion rolls!!!

BB x

Knipples · 14-05-2010, 21:32

Mine went in the fridge to "set" and were fine. I'm not sure what's caused them to go white on top sorry, but I put mine in the fridge. Could possibly be "cold burn" if your fridge is cold I guess.

Kitten · 14-05-2010, 21:34

I think the White is the fat in the chocolate. Because you chilled it (before it cooled down to room temp?) it rises to the top. Sure I remember someone telling me that. Happens if you put regular chocolate bars inti the fridge too, or if you open out of date chocolate, the fat rises and it goes sort of bubbly White on top. Might depend on the chocolate, I don't know.

BBx · 14-05-2010, 23:06

Nice!

Oh well... it was a bit of a disaster... at what point do you cut them up Marie? BEFORE you put in fridge to set? Because all my choc cracked and 1oz of butter wasn't enough to hold together the crushed biscuit base!!!

Still the caramel was lush!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

How do you make caramel?! Hmm hmm hmm? I'm obviously no good!

Instead of using double cream use Condensed Milk (there's actually a recipe for millionaire's shortbread on the side of the tin!)

BB x

Knipples · 15-05-2010, 07:34

I cut them up when the chocolate had set hard. Glad you had fun scoffing it all.

BBx · 16-05-2010, 18:01

Right. Because I stupidly gave all of my last batch to the baby shower I am making another batch tonight, avec Lozza's lucious shortbread.

Here goes!

BB x

Piggymon · 16-05-2010, 18:48

I really am going to have to avoid this forum for the next 10 weeks

BBx · 17-05-2010, 21:51

Yup - close your eyes Piggy!

For the caramel, instead of using dark brown sugar I used light brown muscavado (as it was already in my cupboard) and also condensed milk (not cream).

And of course Lozza's lucious shortbread which was FANTASTIC!

Will never cheat again!

BB x

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Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I think the White is the fat in the chocolate. Because you chilled it (before it cooled down to room temp?) it rises to the top. Sure I remember someone telling me that. Happens if you put regular chocolate bars inti the fridge too, or if you open out of date chocolate, the fat rises and it goes sort of bubbly White on top. Might depend on the chocolate, I don't know. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

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14-05-2010, 20:38	#42
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	^^^ I've just seen this! What a loon, deffo wrong thread OK... more on topic for this thread... I made millionaires shortbreads last night, but the choc has gone all white on top :/ am thinking its because I didn't let it cool down before putting into the fridge or shouldn't have put it in the fridge at all. Am thinking of putting some more choc on top and not putting in fridge - would that work does anyone know?! Tonight it is... cheese and onion rolls!!! BB x

16-05-2010, 18:01	#47
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Right. Because I stupidly gave all of my last batch to the baby shower I am making another batch tonight, avec Lozza's lucious shortbread. Here goes! BB x

17-05-2010, 21:51	#49
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yup - close your eyes Piggy! For the caramel, instead of using dark brown sugar I used light brown muscavado (as it was already in my cupboard) and also condensed milk (not cream). And of course Lozza's lucious shortbread which was FANTASTIC! Will never cheat again! BB x