Bakers Romany Creams Original - 200g

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Some people might define a Gypsy Cream as a chocolate or orange version of a custard cream biscuit (cookie). Traditionally though the recipe includes neither one of those additional flavourings. Squidgy cocoa is what is called for . . . although in my house I pimp for plain coz I have a chocolate hating husband and . . . trust me . . . these biscuits are SOOO SO SO GOOD, it would be dangerous to have them in the house if only me was eating them. Oh so bad . . . So if you don’t know what are Gypsy creams or you haven’t got a chance to eat them. Let me introduce them to you Despite the similar name, the biscuits are made of chocolate and coconut, and the filling is more like a chocolate cream cheese filling. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make homemade gypsy creams, full recipe ingredients are on the recipe card at the bottom.

They’re also popular in Australia and New Zealand, where a version of them is called ANZAC Biscuits after the biscuits sent to soldiers who fought abroad in WWI. What’s with the name?Add that dry mixture into the large bowl with the butter mixture and stir until fully combined into a dough.

Buttercream: A mixture of butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract are whisked together to create a light and smooth buttercream. Here I am going to represent you with the hand-crafted recipe of my grandmother. With this recipe, you can achieve almost the perfect taste of Gypsy creams, which are no longer available. Now add the coconut and hot water (image 3 above) and mix with a wooden spoon (or your hands) until you have a dense ball of dough (image 4 above) and all the ingredients are well combined.If you are looking for a recipe to bake something sweet and unique to tingle your taste buds, do try this recipe and become an instant hit in your circle. Don't be tempted to make them larger - the biscuits will be sandwiched together after baking and if you make them too big the finished biscuits will be too large. Bake the biscuits in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until they have spread and have turned a golden brown colour.

Place the dough balls on the trays, leaving enough space between each for them to spread as they bake. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden.self-raising flour - if you only have plain flour, just add 1 teaspoon of baking powder per cup of flour (or per 140g).