Recipe Steps
- Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter.
- Add the egg and sufficient water to make a dough. Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 minutes approx.
- Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out pastry. Use to line a 9″/23cm flan tin. Chill again.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with the cocoa and 25g/1oz of the butter over hot water.
- Cream remaining butter with the sugar until light.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in the cream and chocolate mixture.
- Pour into the pastry case.
- Place on a preheated baking sheet. Bake at 375°F/190°C/Gas 5 for 45 minutes approx.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire tray.
- To finish, decorate with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
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.



