Morgan Hipworth

Mystery Bag - Mascarpone Tiramisu meets Brownie in the ultimate dessert mashup 🤤 - Brownie Layer 345g butter, melted 100g cocoa powder 600g sugar 6 eggs 200g plain flour 130g chocolate chips Tiramisu Cream 450g heavy cream 8 egg yolks 300g sugar 40g water 800g mascarpone cheese Additional Ingredients 200ml espresso or strong coffee (cooled) 50ml coffee liqueur (optional) Cocoa powder (for dusting) 100g ladyfinger biscuits Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a rectangular baking pan (approx. 20x30 cm) with baking paper. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, and chocolate chips until fully combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until JUST wobbly in the centre. Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan. To prepare the tiramisu cream, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set it aside in the fridge. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat over medium heat until it reaches 118°C (soft ball stage). In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks on medium speed, then slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the yolks in a thin, steady stream while continuing to beat. Increase the speed and beat until the mixture is pale, thick, and cool, transfer to a bowl. Beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold it into the egg yolk mixture until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped cream and chill the tiramisu cream in the fridge until ready to use. To assemble, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur (if using), and quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the mixture. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfinger biscuits over the brownie, then spread the tiramisu cream evenly over the biscuits, and pipe on the rest in dollops. Dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavours to meld and set. Before serving, slice into squares or rectangles, and serve chilled.

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels with a rich chocolate sauce – you can thank me later 🥨 - Makes 12 pretzels For the pretzel dough: 500g strong baker’s flour 350ml full cream milk 10g dried yeast (or 20g fresh) 60g caster sugar 60g butter 10g salt For boiling: 2L water 1/2 cup (120g) bicarbonate of soda For the egg wash: 1 egg + 50ml milk whisked well For the topping: 100g melted butter 150g cinnamon sugar (100g sugar + 10g cinnamon, mixed) For the chocolate sauce: 300ml thickened cream 300g good quality milk or dark chocolate Combine the flour, milk, yeast, sugar, butter, and salt, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, passing the gluten window test. Cover the dough and let it prove until doubled in size. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, roll each into a rope, and shape into classic pretzel forms. Rest the shaped pretzels for 15 minutes. Bring 2L of water to a boil, stir in the bicarbonate of soda, and briefly boil each pretzel for 20-30 seconds. Place the boiled pretzels on a lined baking tray, brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. While the pretzels are still hot, brush them generously with melted butter and coat them in cinnamon sugar. For the chocolate sauce, heat the cream until simmering, pour it over the chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth and glossy. Serve the pretzels warm with the rich chocolate sauce for dipping. These cinnamon-sugar-coated treats with their silky chocolate accompaniment are perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself!

Level up your snack game with my crispy Halloumi Fries, grab the full recipe below 😍 - For the Halloumi Fries: 250g halloumi, cut into fry-shaped sticks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp tahini 1 tsp mixed dried herbs of your choice (e.g., oregano, thyme) ½ cup plain flour 1 egg, beaten (egg wash) 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil (for frying) Sea salt, for seasoning For the Hot Honey Sauce: ½ cup honey 1 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste) 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp white wine vinegar In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, tahini, and dried herbs, then lightly brush the halloumi fries with this mixture to coat them evenly. Set up a crumbing station with three bowls: one with plain flour, another with beaten egg, and a third with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each halloumi fry by dipping it first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to around 170°C, then fry the crumbed halloumi in batches, cooking until golden brown on all sides (about 1–2 minutes per side). Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels before sprinkling with sea salt. Meanwhile, make the hot honey sauce by combining honey, chilli flakes, butter, and white wine vinegar in a small pot. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it boils, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve the halloumi fries in a bowl alongside the warm hot honey sauce for dipping.

Mystery Bag - Greek Yoghurt Greek Yoghurt meets Middle Eastern vibes with this Lamb Flatbread 🥙 Soft, pillowy flatbread, spiced lamb, tangy pickled onions, and a refreshing yoghurt sauce. - Middle Eastern Inspired Lamb Flatbread Makes 6 flatbreads For the Flatbread: 7 g dried yeast 15 g sugar 200 g Greek yoghurt 225 g bread flour, sifted 5 g salt For the Pickled Onion: 1 red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup white wine vinegar 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1½ tsp salt 1 cup hot water For the Lamb Filling: 500 g lamb mince 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp tomato paste ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley For the Greek Yoghurt Sauce: 200 g Greek yoghurt 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill Salt and pepper, to taste To Garnish: ¼ cup toasted pine nuts Fresh parsley or mint leaves for serving Start by making the flatbread dough. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let it froth, then mix with flour, yoghurt, and salt until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, let it rise for 1 hour. For the pickled onions, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and hot water, then soak the sliced onion for at least 30 minutes. While the dough rises, prepare the lamb filling by sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil, adding lamb mince, and browning. Stir in spices, tomato paste, and parsley, then set aside. For the yoghurt sauce, mix yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, salt, and pepper, then chill. Once the dough has risen, divide it into 6 portions and roll into flat circles. Cook each flatbread on a hot pan with a touch of oil until puffed and golden on both sides. To assemble, spread yoghurt sauce over each flatbread, top with lamb filling, pickled onions, and toasted pine nuts, and garnish with parsley or mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chocolate Babka done right – soft, rich, and full of flavour 🍫 - Makes 2 loaves For the Dough: 3 cups bread flour (375g) 1 teaspoon salt (5g) 3 tablespoons caster sugar (35g) 2 teaspoons dried yeast (6g) 1 large egg 75g unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup full cream milk (185ml) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (20ml) For the Filling: 250g butter, softened 75g brown sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 egg For the Glaze: 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons caster sugar To make the dough, combine the bread flour, salt, caster sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg, and softened butter, then knead by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in the mixer. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size. For the filling, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder and egg together in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside until the dough is ready to be filled. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and divide it in half. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ½ cm thick. Spread the filling evenly over. Roll it tightly from the long side into a log, pinching the seams to seal. Slice in half, then slice each log lengthwise to expose the layers, then twist the two halves together with the cut sides facing up. Place each twisted loaf into a greased loaf pan, cover loosely, and let them rise again for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Brush the tops of the risen loaves with beaten egg, then bake for 30–35 minutes or until the babkas are golden brown and cooked through. While the loaves are baking, prepare the glaze by heating the water and caster sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Once the loaves are out of the oven, brush them generously with the glaze while they are still hot. Let the babkas cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the rich, indulgent flavours of homemade chocolate