Butlers Chocolate Cookbook

BUTLERS CHOCOL AT E C A FÉ, DAWSON STREET, D U BL I N 2

60 delicious recipes from the home of Butlers Chocolates

First published 2019 by The O’Brien Press Ltd, 12 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 HD27, Ireland.

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DEDICATION We would like to dedicate this book to all those who are part of the Butlers story: our customers, our staff past and present, our families and our friends.

Thank you all and we hope these recipes bring you many happy times and memories.

CONTENTS Introduction

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DECADENT CAKES AND BOUNTIFUL BAKES Cheesecake Brownies

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Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

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Coffee and Walnut Cake

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Hazelnut Praline Tart

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Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart

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Orange Chocolate Amaretti Cake

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Passion Fruit Tartlets

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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

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Chocolate Pear Pudding

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Ultimate Chocolate Puddings

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

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INDULGENT MASTERPIECES Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake

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Butlers Celebration Cake

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Chocolate Berry Pavlova Cake

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Chocolate Roulade with Raspberries

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Coconut White Chocolate Cake

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S’Mores Cake

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Pecan Nut Fudge Cake

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Peppermint Chocolate Yule Log

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Showstopper Chocolate Cake

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TEATIME TREATS Blueberry Muffins

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Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Chocolate Orange Scones

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Cookies 3 Ways

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling

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Double Chocolate Muffins

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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies

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Florentines

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes

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Chocolate and Coffee Tart

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Chocolate Chai Pots de Crème

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Nutty Chocolate Biscuit Cake

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Banana Chocolate Tart

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MAGNIFICENT MOUSSES AND CREAMY CREATIONS Triple Chocolate Mousse

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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Chocolate Parfait

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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

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Double Chocolate Panna Cotta

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Frozen White Chocolate Berry Parfait

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White Chocolate and Blueberry Cheesecake

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Chocolate Orange Mousse

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White Chocolate Ganache Mousse

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Chilli Chocolate Mousse

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IRRESISTIBLE FAMILY FAVOURITES Banana Bites

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Berry Oat Bars

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Brookies 132 Chocolate Apple Lollipops

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

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Chocolate Flapjacks

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Chocolate Pancakes with Warm Chocolate Sauce

140

Iced Berries with Berry White Chocolate Sauce

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LUXURIOUS DRINKS Chocolate Milkshake

146

Mocha Affogato

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Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

152

The Ultimate Hot Chocolate

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Decadent Dark Hot Chocolate

153

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

153

Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

154

Cookies and Cream Hot Chocolate

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INDEX

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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ABOUT BUTLERS CHOCOLATES Founded in 1932, Butlers Chocolates is Ireland’s premier family-owned firm dedicated to the craft of exceptional chocolate making. The company began when Marion Butler began creating luxury chocolates under the name Chez Nous in Lad Lane in Georgian Dublin.

In 1959, it was taken over by Seamus Sorensen, who set about modernising and expanding the business. The chocolates became well known and loved throughout Ireland, particularly at the Horse Show and the Spring Show at the RDS. Seamus involved his children in the business at an early age. The next generation took over the reins in 1978 and the company is still owned and run by the Sorensen family today.

BUTLERS CHOCOLATE CAFÉS The brand name changed from Chez Nous to Butlers Chocolates in 1984, at a time when there was a growing appreciation and desire in Ireland for indigenous goods and supporting local businesses. Butlers were originally available in upmarket gift stores and at Dublin Airport. The first Butlers Chocolate Café opened in a beautiful corner building on Dublin’s Wicklow Street in 1998. Butlers could now be bought and enjoyed in a new style of shop, a modern emporium specialising in all things chocolate, with the finest barista-served coffee, award-winning signature hot chocolate and the entire retail gift assortment. Each hot beverage purchased was accompanied by a free chocolate of choice, a signature element still loved by customers today.

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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the original Wicklow Street store, more cafés were soon opened around Dublin, and they have since become familiar and welcome destinations for Dubliners and visitors alike. There are now several stores in Dublin city centre and environs, Cork, Galway and Limerick, with international franchises in New Zealand, the Middle East and South Asia. Butlers Chocolates are available around the globe, including in many high-profile airports and luxury food stores as well as online. The brand

B U TL E R S C H O CO L ATE C A F É , W I C K LOW STR EET

has become established and well-loved in many corners of the world.

The company has moved premises a number of times: from Lad Lane to Pearse Street to Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and, in late 2003, to its current home, a purpose-built state-of-the-art factory in Clonshaugh Business Park, North Dublin. In 2011, after many requests from chocolate lovers, the Visitor Experience opened, where people can visit and tour the home of Butlers to experience the delights of a working chocolate factory.

BUTLERS CHOCOLATES AND THE ENVIRONMENT We at Butlers are mindful at all times about the environment and how the company’s activities impact on it. Recent years have seen many positive initiatives in this regard, including: • Sustainably sourced cocoa for all chocolates under the Cocoa Horizons Programme • Fairtrade coffee used in Butlers Chocolate Cafés • Solar power – the company has installed the largest solar panel installation in Ireland on an industrial premises, which generates 14 per cent of its energy needs • Zero waste to landfill • Actively sourcing locally and buying recyclable packaging with a programme to reduce/eliminate the use of plastic

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BUTLE R S C HOCOL AT E COOKBOO K

B U TL E R S C H O CO L ATE C A F É , B A L L S B R I DG E

BUTLERS CHOCOLATE COOKBOOK As chocolate makers, we adore all things chocolate. And as much as we cherish creating chocolates, we are also passionate about using our chocolate as an ingredient. Over the years we have lovingly compiled and curated a library of deliciously beloved Butlers recipes, specially created with different chocolate types and sugar confectionery – culminating in this beautiful cookbook.

Here you will find a collection of utterly satisfying chocolate recipes that home bakers will find a pleasure to make and enjoy. Included are all of our favourites: tried and trusted chocolate classics and some delicious new creations. From exquisite bakes to indulgent tarts and tray bakes, ultimate chocolate drinks and showstopping chocolate celebration cakes, there is something to enchant chocolate bakers of all ages and abilities.

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DECADENT CAKES AND BOU

DECADENT CAKES AND BOUNTIFUL BAKES

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BUTLER S C HOCOL AT E COOKBOO K

C HEESE C A KE BR OWNIE S This easy tray bake will satisfy anyone looking for a delicious treat – a rich chocolate brownie studded with pieces of chocolate then topped with swirls of cheesecake. A perfect make-ahead bake.

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Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4) then

100g Butlers 70% Dark

grease and line a 20cm x 30cm tin with parchment paper.

Chocolate Bar

Roughly break the dark chocolate into a medium-sized

125g butter, cubed

saucepan and add the butter. Place over medium heat, stirring

200g soft light brown sugar

occasionally, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

smooth. Remove from the heat and mix in the sugar and then

50g plain flour

the beaten eggs.

50g cocoa powder, sifted

Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Add the

½ tsp salt

milk chocolate pieces and fold through until well distributed.

¼ tsp baking powder

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top with

100g Butlers 40% Milk

a spatula.

Chocolate Bar, roughly

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla

chopped

extract until smooth. Spoon the cream cheese mixture

180g full fat cream cheese

randomly over the top of the chocolate batter, then swirl into

40g caster sugar

the batter with a knife.

½ tsp vanilla extract

Bake for 35–40 minutes until just set. Leave to cool in the tin on a wire rack. Once cool, remove from the tin and cut into squares. Keeps for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container.

D ecadent C akes and B ountiful B akes

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