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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2011, 10:37:02 am »
Definitely some clearing out to do Judy to squeeze these in my cupboard :-))
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« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2011, 10:39:41 am »
If I can find those tins anywhere down at DD's shopping centre tomorrow, she will come home to a batch of these.  Decision made  ;) 

Yes maddy, handy that they are flat.  Staying in shape has gone right out the back door - these look so irresistible.

CC, sounds like a common problem amongst forum members.
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2011, 10:44:26 am »
If it's any consolation Judy......they're really really flat tins  ;)

Rara.....thinking these could be wickedly good with chopped up cherryripes in them  :P

Definitely!!!
I have a recipe for cherry bites....tastes exactly the same as cherry ripes!!!
Will post recipe and photos tomorrow
Rara x

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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2011, 10:49:15 am »
If it's any consolation Judy......they're really really flat tins  ;)

Rara.....thinking these could be wickedly good with chopped up cherryripes in them  :P

Definitely!!!
I have a recipe for cherry bites....tastes exactly the same as cherry ripes!!!
Will post recipe and photos tomorrow
Rara x
What are cherry ripes?
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2011, 10:54:32 am »
If it's any consolation Judy......they're really really flat tins  ;)

Rara.....thinking these could be wickedly good with chopped up cherryripes in them  :P

Definitely!!!
I have a recipe for cherry bites....tastes exactly the same as cherry ripes!!!
Will post recipe and photos tomorrow
Rara x
What are cherry ripes?

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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2011, 11:08:24 am »
Thanks Rara, but we can't buy those here in the UK. :'(  I think I would be seriously addicted if they were. :D
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2011, 11:42:31 am »
Rara,  you are a VERY bad girl.  All these delicious nibbles, and several of us on diets. ;D

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« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2011, 01:08:05 am »
I could do you a trade CC - I would like one of those pipe loaf bread tins that judydawn and chookie are using - exchange for a carton of Cherry Ripes??  ;D  ;D  (only joking - we actually have a friend visiting from the UK in couple of months who is bringing me one of those tins)
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2011, 01:17:25 am »
If it's any consolation Judy......they're really really flat tins  ;)

Rara.....thinking these could be wickedly good with chopped up cherryripes in them  :P

I adore cherry ripes but try to be strong and not buy them. These would be my downfall. I loved the milk chocolate cherry ripes that were round for a while. Mmmmm

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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2011, 02:50:14 am »
If it's any consolation Judy......they're really really flat tins  ;)

Rara.....thinking these could be wickedly good with chopped up cherryripes in them  :P

Either split the thicker ones or take two of the thinner ones and "fill" them with Italian meringue into which you have stirred chopped cherries and pecans.
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2011, 07:24:33 am »
Either split the thicker ones or take two of the thinner ones and "fill" them with Italian meringue into which you have stirred chopped cherries and pecans.

Ooooo-Ahhhhhh.........now that sounds YUM!  :P

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« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2011, 08:13:37 am »
Andie your solution sounds yummy. ;D
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2011, 10:18:04 am »
OK, I managed to find the tins at Woolworths Glenelg - neither Coles nor the specialty kitchenware shop had them. Back home to DD's place to whip her up a batch and bought 4 home for ourselves.  They are excellent but I still find them too big for me - I'm happy with half of one as I am sure most of my visitors would be too. Thanks for the recipe Rara - I look forward to more from you.
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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #28 on: February 22, 2011, 01:27:47 pm »
OK, I managed to find the tins at Woolworths Glenelg - neither Coles nor the specialty kitchenware shop had them. Back home to DD's place to whip her up a batch and bought 4 home for ourselves.  They are excellent but I still find them too big for me - I'm happy with half of one as I am sure most of my visitors would be too. Thanks for the recipe Rara - I look forward to more from you.

Thanks Judy.
Glad you liked them.
Rara x
Either split the thicker ones or take two of the thinner ones and "fill" them with Italian meringue into which you have stirred chopped cherries and pecans.

Ooooo-Ahhhhhh.........now that sounds YUM!  :P




YUM!

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Re: Rara's triple choc muffin tops
« Reply #29 on: February 22, 2011, 07:39:23 pm »
I should have mentioned this before but forgot.

To get a thinner, flatter or muffin top of even thickness, use the back of a spoon, dipped in water, and swirl the batter out from the center so it is higher near the edges and there is a bit of a dip in the center.

The center always rises more and this will allow a more even rise. 

This doesn't work if the batter is very thin but for most muffin or cupcake batters, it works quite well. 

I do the same things with round cake tins, although I also use the "bake-even strips" made for this purpose.   Before these things were available I used the method I described above.
That is what we did in my mom's bakery when I worked there back in the mid-'50s.  Otherwise we had to cut off the domed top to have an even surface.  Turning the cake upside down still meant there was a bit of a dome but starting with the batter lower in the center helped to have an even rise.
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