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Macabella Nutty Chocolate Twists

November 25, 2016 by Katie Bryson 13 Comments

Perfect for Christmas Parties - Nutty Chocolate Macabella Twists by Katie Bryson on Feedingboys.co.uk

These pretty puff pastry chocolate twists filled with luxurious cocoa and macadamia spread will go down a storm at this season’s round of Christmas parties, should you be planning on having any guests over.

They look fancy, but the good news is they are super simple to make. Naturally I’ve used ready rolled puff pastry, and my new favourite ingredient Macabella cocoa and macadamia spread. Honestly, once you’ve dipped your spoon in a jar of this you’ll be a lost cause.

Known as the Casanova of spreads, Macabella comes in Crunch and Velvet varieties, and has just launched into Sainsbury’s at an RRP of £3.00 after bagging Australia’s 2016 Product of the Year for the Spreads category.

Macabella Spread comes in Velvet and in Crunch varieties

It’s a luxury macadamia nut infused cocoa spread made with sustainable ingredients, and a whopping 19.5% of macadamias in every jar of the Crunch variety. It’s great for spreading onto croissants, pancakes or simply on toast. I literally had to hide it from Matthew and the boys, or I wouldn’t have had any to make my recipe with! Such is its seductive powers…

My recipe couldn’t be easier to make, and you could even prepare the twists in advance, keeping the raw pastry twists in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them. They’re also super fun to make with the kids… you’ll all get totally covered in chocolate spread, but that’s our idea of fun!

Making Macabella Nutty Chocolate Twists on Feedingboys.co.uk

To transform this dessert into something even more spesh, I’ve created a cheeky little dip on the side using Macabella Velvet, Creme Fraiche and a good glug of Cointeau. I’m imagining this feast served up to me in bed on Christmas morning! The reality will more likely be me shoving a pastry twist in my mouth as I zoom around the kitchen getting the Christmas Dinner on the go! A girl can dream…

Making Macabella Nutty Chocolate Twists on Feedingboys.co.uk

5 from 6 votes
Perfect for Christmas Parties - Nutty Chocolate Macabella Twists by Katie Bryson on Feedingboys.co.uk
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Macabella Nutty Chocolate Twists
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Amazingly simple, yet stunning to look at and eat, make a batch of these puff pastry twists with Macadamia and Cocoa filling and a Luxury Chocolate Cointreau Dip

Course: Dessert
Servings: 18
Author: Katie Bryson
Ingredients
  • 2 x 375g sheets ready rolled puff pastry
  • 1 jar Macabella Crunch
  • 1 egg beaten
For the dip
  • 4 tbsp Macabella Velvet
  • 4 tbsp Creme Fraiche
  • 1 slug Cointreau (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and get the pastry sheets out of the fridge. Line 2-3 baking sheets with greaseproof paper. Unroll the pastry once it's had a chance to come to room temperature or it'll crack.

  2. Spread one sheet with a generous layer of Macabella Crunch. Place the other sheet carefully on top so all of the edges match up.

  3. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry widthways across into 2cm strips.

  4. Pick up one strip at a time with your hands at either ends and twist approximately six times. Repeat until all of your pastry strips have become twisty!

  5. Brush with beaten egg and then bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden. Carefully removed to a wire rack and cool.

  6. To make the dip: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and then transfer to a pretty dish. Serve with the Macabella Nutty Chocolate Twists while they're still warm, but they're nice cold too!

Perfect for Christmas Parties - Nutty Chocolate Macabella Twists by Katie Bryson on Feedingboys.co.uk

Find out more about Macabella

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Macabella Spread comes in Velvet and in Crunch varieties

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Perfect for Christmas Parties - Nutty Chocolate Macabella Twists by Katie Bryson on Feedingboys.co.uk

 

Disclosure: Macabella commissioned me to create this recipe blog post to share with you so I could let you know about the deliciousness that is Macabella! It’s gigs like this that keep my blog afloat, and rest assured I only work with products I would hand on heart recommend to you lovely folks.

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Comments

  1. Sue Todd says

    November 25, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, Oh, I’m going to have to try these out. Looks lovely.

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 25, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Heheheh thanks Sue!!!!!

      Reply
  2. Jemma says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    I need this spread in my life! It sounds absolutely wonderful and your twists look very professional. Yum!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 26, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Thanks very much Jemma – I got totally covered in chocolate making them!

      Reply
  3. Janice says

    November 25, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    I just love Macabella and your Nutty Chocolate Twists look delicious, what a treat!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 26, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Janice, it’s insanely lovely stuff isn’t it!

      Reply
  4. Claire @foodiequine says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    I’ve been spotting Macabella all over social media. Going to have to try and track some down. Love the idea of a crunch chocolate spread.

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

      The crunch stuff really is amazing… fabulous texture 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    Well these just look unbelievable! I’ll certainly be picking a jar of this up on my next shopping trip, it sounds right up my street.

    Katie xoxo

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Thanks Katie! It’s such a delicious spread….

      Reply
  6. Camilla says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    I may be salivating right now, love these Macabella Twists and my kids would go mad for them too!

    Reply
  7. rachel says

    November 21, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    I keep meaning to comment on these, I am a childminder and these are my go-to top treat for the children I look after..I’ve tried them with other chocolate spreads but this is the favourite as it goes a little bit chewy which makes them even more delicious..I have also used milk when I can’t spare an egg which works well too! Thank you so much for this fabulous recipe!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      November 22, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      That’s so lovely to hear Rachel! xxx

      Reply

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