Boxing Day Fritters
Fire up the barbecue and turn your Christmas leftovers into these easy Boxing Day fritters.
Christmas Crackle Tree
Turn the last of your cereal into a Christmas Crackle Tree. These make a great centerpiece which you can eat and enjoy after the meal.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts etc)
- 1 cup rice bubbles (or cornflakes or other cereal you need to use up)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped prunes, chopped dates etc)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 70g chocolate (milk, dark or white, depending on your preference)
Method
- Combine all ingredients except chocolate in a mixing bowl.
- Melt the chocolate – either in a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Pour chocolate over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to coat.
- Spoon mixture into the cone making sure to press firmly after each spoonful. Work quickly as the chocolate will begin to set.
- Make sure the base is even so that the tree will stand up.
- Refrigerate for 20 – 30 mins until they are set.
- Remove the cardboard to serve.