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1. Creating the balls
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2. Finishing touches
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If you love quick, delicious bakes that require no oven, you’ll love these traditional Irish Fifteens. In this CakeFlix recipe, Paul Bradford shares his version of this much-loved Northern Irish classic that’s perfect for parties, afternoon tea or simply enjoying with a cup of tea.
Irish Fifteens are famous for being incredibly simple to make. Better still, they use everyday supermarket ingredients. Digestive biscuits provide a satisfying crunch, while colourful marshmallows and glace cherries add sweetness and texture. Condensed milk binds everything together, and a coating of desiccated coconut gives each slice its unmistakable finish.
The name “Fifteens” traditionally comes from using fifteen of each main ingredient. Over the years, many bakers have adapted the recipe to suit larger batches, making it ideal for sharing with family, friends or special occasions. Paul’s version keeps all the classic flavours while producing plenty of these irresistible bite-sized treats.
One of the best things about Irish Fifteens is that they require no baking at all. Simply crush the Digestives, mix the ingredients together, roll into a log, coat generously with coconut and chill until firm. Once set, slice into rounds to reveal the colourful cross-section of marshmallows and cherries inside. They look impressive despite taking very little effort to prepare.
These no bake treats are perfect if you’re short on time or don’t want to switch on the oven during warmer weather. They are also a brilliant recipe for baking with children, as there are no complicated techniques involved. The mixing, rolling and coating stages are simple, fun and rewarding.
As with many traditional recipes, you can easily personalise Irish Fifteens to suit your taste. Add chopped nuts for extra crunch, swap cherries for dried cranberries, or include chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. Once you’ve mastered the classic recipe, there are plenty of ways to make it your own. If you would like some more options for cookies and sweet treats check out the range of baking tutorials on CakeFlix.
Paul also shares plenty of practical tips throughout the tutorial, including achieving the right consistency with the condensed milk, rolling the perfect shape and storing the finished treats so they stay fresh for days. They also freeze well, making them ideal for preparing ahead of busy celebrations.
Ingredients
- 718g Digestive biscuits
- 250g marshmallows
- 300g desiccated coconut
- 500 to 600g condensed milk
- 200g glace cherries
Whether you’re discovering Irish Fifteens for the first time or recreating a nostalgic childhood favourite, this easy recipe delivers fantastic results every time. It’s proof that some of the simplest recipes are often the most memorable. Follow along with Paul Bradford and you’ll soon have a batch of colourful, chewy, coconut-coated treats ready to enjoy with family and friends.
Perfect for bake sales, coffee mornings, Christmas platters, birthdays or simply keeping in the fridge for when you fancy something sweet, Irish Fifteens are guaranteed to become one of your favourite no bake recipes.
Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix Family on our Facebook group.
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