CHOCOLATE & CHERRY REFRIGERATOR SQUARES

A splash of cherry liqueur adds a touch of luxury to these chocolate and cherry bites

MAKES 25 * PREP 15min, plus chilling * COOK 10min

* 225g (8oz) dark chocolate, broken into pieces * 350g (12oz) digestive biscuits, crushed * 125g (4oz) unsalted butter, melted * 2tbsp golden syrup * 2tbsp cherry liqueur * 1tbsp cocoa * 50g (2oz) blanched almonds, chopped * 200g (7oz) glacé cherries

❶ Line a 20.5 x 20.5cm (8 x 8in) tin, or one of similar dimensions, with baking parchment. ❷ Put the chocolate into a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of very gently simmering water. Leave to melt, stirring a few times, until smooth. ❸ Put the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and pour the melted chocolate over. Stir very well so that everything is thoroughly coated with the chocolate. ❹ Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, pressing it down firmly and evenly. Smooth the surface, then chill until set. ❺ To serve, remove from the tin and cut into cubes.