Fifteens

neuro-praxis

Any of you from north of the border will be familiar with these boyos. They take about ten minutes to make. They're unbelievably bad for you and equally delicious. Perfect for parties where you need simple finger-desserts. They get made for kids but it's the adults who devour them. Great with fresh coffee. I usually make double this amount and it makes a great stack of them.

Makes one log:

15 digestive biscuits, crushed
15 cherries
15 marshmallows, cut in two (scissors helpful here)
Approximately half a can of condensed milk
75g dessicated coconut

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except coconut. Using your hands, form this into a ball of "dough". It should not be too dry, so add some more of the milk if necessary.

Lay a large sheet of grease-proof paper on a flat surface and sprinkle liberally with the coconut. Form your ball of dough into a log (or sausage shape) and press onto the greaseproof paper, rolling the coconut well into it.

Roll the log up into the paper firmly and place in the fridge overnight, or at least for several hours. When chilled and firm, cut into slices and enjoy. Yum.

Dizzyblonde

They sound fab - I've saved the recipe. I'll definitely make them.

Beerlao

mmm i love these now, used to hate them as a kid, as i didn't like the cherries - you need to point out that it's the glaced cherries that go in and not fresh. so simple but they're so good

and they're not that bad for you, it's hardly deep fried pizza

neuro-praxis

Ah yes - glacé cherries is of course what I meant. Thanks for the correction!