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Easter Basket Cookie Cups

Delicate dairy-free cookie cups filled with caramel, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream, reminiscent of springtime and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Cup Shells
  • 150 g dairy-free block butter (chilled)
  • 40 g icing sugar
  • 75 g plain / all purpose flour
  • 1-3 tablespoons Dairy-free milk (as needed) For creating a smooth dough
Filling and Toppings
  • Vegan caramel sauce (store bought or homemade)
  • 100 g dairy-free dark chocolate For ganache
  • 50 g Natures Charm Oat Whipping Cream Can substitute with other high-fat dairy-free cream
  • 100 ml dairy-free whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Vegan mini eggs For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C fan (350 degrees F, gas mark 4) and grease a cupcake tin with dairy-free butter, then line a baking tray with grease-proof paper.
  2. Add the butter, icing sugar, and flour into a food processor and mix until a cookie dough forms. Add 1–3 tablespoons of milk to create a smooth dough, but do not over mix.
  3. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes, push them into the greased cupcake tin, and prick the base with a fork.
  4. Roll out leftover dough, cut strips, and form into U shapes for basket handles. Place on the lined baking tray.
  5. Freeze the molds for 5 minutes to firm up before baking.
Baking and Assembly
  1. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool fully before filling.
  2. Pipe a swirl of caramel sauce into the cooled cookie cups.
  3. In a saucepan, heat dark chocolate and cream on low until smooth and glossy; let cool slightly before piping into the cups on top of the caramel.
  4. Whip dairy-free whipping cream with cocoa powder until thick, transfer to a piping bag, and pipe onto the chocolate ganache once set.
  5. Decorate with mini eggs and add the basket handles.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for best freshness. If handles are separate, add them just before serving.