😋 Northern Irish 15s

These are a firm favourite in our house when we’re craving something sweet, nostalgic, and just a bit extra. Paul whipped up a batch of these Northern Irish 15s recently, and honestly… there’s something about homemade that just hits differently. 🍒

If you’ve never had a 15 before, you’re in for a treat. They’re no-bake, super quick to make, and full of all the good stuff like marshmallows, crushed biscuits, glacé cherries, and coconut. No fancy tools, no oven, just a bowl, some mixing, and a bit of patience while they chill (or don’t, if you’re like us and eat them chilled.🤭).

So, why are they called “15s”?

It’s as simple as this, the recipe has 15 of everything. 15 biscuits, 15 marshmallows, 15 glacé cherries. It’s a no-fuss, throw-it-together sweet that’s been loved in homes across Northern Ireland for generations. You’ll find them at bake sales, birthday parties, and tea tables all over the country.

The best bit is when you make them at home, you get to skip all the unnecessary additives and weird extras you sometimes find in shop-bought treats. It’s just simple ingredients and sweet nostalgia. The kind that sticks to your teeth a wee bit and reminds you of days out or granny’s house. (Tho in my family it was caramel squares….ohhhhhhh now there’s the next treat to be made and that one’s Seth’s speciality! 😉)

Ingredients:
• 15 digestive biscuits, crushed 🍪
• 15 glacé cherries, halved 🍒
• 15 mini marshmallows (or more because let’s be real 😋)
• 200ml condensed milk 🥛
• Desiccated coconut (for rolling) 🥥

Instructions:

1. Crush the biscuits – You want them crumbly but not dust. A few chunks are totally fine.
2. Mix it up – In a big bowl, combine crushed biscuits, chopped cherries, and marshmallows.
3. Pour in the condensed milk – This is your sticky magic. Add it gradually and mix until everything sticks together.
4. Shape into a log – Plonk the mixture onto a sheet of cling film or greaseproof paper and shape into a thick log.
5. Roll in coconut – Sprinkle coconut on the paper and roll the log around in it until it’s fully coated.
6. Chill – Pop it in the fridge for a few hours (or not if you’re impatient like us 🤭).
7. Slice and serve – Cut into little rounds, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy. ☕

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Note: If you want to take these to the ultimate homemade level… I’m currently experimenting with homemade marshmallows. Yep, we’re going full chaos in this kitchen. Watch this space. 👀