What you need
Square Tin 18cm / 7″ Â 23cm / 9″
Round Tin 15cm / 6″ Â 20cm / 8″ Â 25cm / 10″
Butter  275g / 10oz  400g / 14oz  575g / 1½lb
Golden Syrup  150ml / ¼pt  175ml / ½pt  450ml / ¾pt
Good Quality Chocolate  225g / 8oz  450g / 1lb  900g / 2lb
Digestive Biscuits 400g (roughly crushed)  ½ packet  1 packet  2 packets
Rich Tea Biscuits 400g (roughly crushed)  ½ packet  1 packet  1 packet
Shamrock Nuts (walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds)  125g / 4oz  225g / 8oz  450g / 1lb
Shamrock Fruit (sultanas, apricots, cherries)  125g / 4oz  225g / 8oz  450g / 1lb
Recipe Steps
- Line the tin with cling film, allowing enough to completely fold over the top when tin is full.
- Melt the chocolate, syrup and butter in a large bowl over a pan of hot water or in a microwave on medium power. Stir to make sure all ingredients are well mixed together.
- Add the crushed biscuits, fruits and nuts and stir well.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared tin. Level it on top and press down well to avoid air gaps. Fold over the cling film and cover completely.
- Place in the fridge to set for about 3 hours. It will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge.
- To serve or decorate, just turn out and carefully peel off the film.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.
