Desserts

Barmbrack, also known as 'Bairín Breac', is a traditional Irish bread that is sweet and studded with dried fruits such as raisins, sultanas, and sometimes candied peel. This loaf is commonly associated with Halloween in Ireland but is enjoyed year-round as a tea loaf.

Barmbrack – Fruit loaf with dried fruits

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Carrageen Moss Pudding, also known as Irish Moss Pudding, is a traditional Irish dessert that features the natural gelling properties of Carrageen moss, a type of red algae. The moss is simmered with milk to release its gelatinous compounds, creating a gentle and light pudding texture once set.

Carrageen Moss Pudding – Seaweed jelly dessert

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Yellowman Toffee, also known as honeycomb candy, is a classic, crunchy treat that is beloved for its airy texture and sweet, toffee flavor. This confection is created by combining sugar, corn syrup, and water, and heating them until they form a golden caramel.

Yellowman Toffee – Honeycomb candy

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Apple Crumble is a classic dessert that features warm, spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery crumble. Fresh apples are peeled, sliced, and tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar, then layered in a baking dish. A crumbly topping made from a mixture of flour, brown sugar, butter, and oats is sprinkled over the apples.

Apple Crumble – Baked apples with crumble topping

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Fifteens is a classic no-bake treat originating from Northern Ireland, known for its simplicity and delightful combination of sweet flavors. It consists of crushed digestive biscuits, mini marshmallows, and glacé cherries mixed with sweetened condensed milk, rolled into a log and coated with desiccated coconut.

Fifteens – Marshmallow, coconut, and biscuit roll

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