Recipe for hot cross bun spread

Ingredients (Serves 8)

250 ml cream
50 ml butter
250 ml brown sugar
6 marshmallow Easter eggs, roughly broken into pieces
2 ml almond essence (or 5 ml brandy)

Method

In a heavy-based saucepan, warm the cream, butter and sugar together over low heat, stirring constantly until it reaches boiling point. Simmer steadily for 5 minutes.
Off the heat, add in the Easter eggs and essence, stirring to a smooth sauce.
Set aside to cool before using.

Hints and Tips

Refrigeration causes this spread to thicken too much for easy spreading, so rather store it covered in a cool place in the kitchen.

Source: www.spar.co.za

What’s your favourite way to enjoy hot cross buns?

Toasted, buttered, plain…?