Mum, Mom, Mam, Ma, Aul Wan, whatever you call yours Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, 26th March in case I’ve just caused you to panic). So it’s time again to convince them that it’s worth leaving their gaff to be celebrated. I’ve just about got mine to agree to come to mine but as always, with strict instructions so I “don’t go to any trouble”.
Jesus, woman, just get over here and enjoy yourself. I’ll go to as much trouble as I want, alrih’.
She’s always been there for you. Yeah, you with your big head that carved your way out of her body
You are the apple who didn’t fall far from the 12% ABV tree
She’s not a regular Mam, she’s a cool Mam
And there’s noone else in the world who’d put up with all your nonsense
So, do what you need to and spoil your mum with some indulgent treats. Centra is helping you make the most of your Mother’s Day this year, with a selection of gifts – colourful flowers, sweet treats and a mother’s favourite… Baileys.
Centra have a 3 day only bundle offer – Baileys Irish Cream 70cl and Cadbury Milk Tray 360g for just €15. This bundle offer is valid from 23rd to 26th March only.
And for those who really want to impress this Mother Day, Centra have created a delicious recipe for Dark Chocolate Mousse with Baileys Cream to put your Baileys to good use.
If Bailey’s isn’t your mum’s tipple of choice; finish off your day with a pop with Grifòn Prosecco Frizzante for just €9.
What Mother’s Day would be complete without a gorgeous bunch of flowers? The Mother’s Day Classic Rose and Lily Bouquet is €20, the Spring Gift Boxes are €15 and the Mother’s Day Funky Bouquet is €10, any of these will have you firmly in your mother’s good books come 26th March. All flower offers are valid from 23rd to 29th March.
Make sure your mother isn’t slaving over a hot stove on her special day and cook up a storm in the kitchen with Centra Fresh Irish Lamb Leg for €9.99 and 2 for €4 mix and match on a selection of prepared veg. Other highlights from Centra’s Mother Day offers include a Mother’s Day gateaux for €5 and Centra’s Mother’s Day Queen Cakes for €2.50.
To help people get in the mood to #SpoilMum this weekend Snapchat star Doireann Garrihy has taken to the streets of Dublin to find out how people will be spoiling their Mum this Sunday. The #SpoilMum videos can be seen on Centra social channels in the run up to Mother’s Day. Share your favourite Mother’s Day memory online with #SpoilMum
Baileys Banoffee Pie
Preparation 20 mins plus chilling
Ingredients
300g digestive biscuits
100g Centra butter, melted
200g dark chocolate chopped
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
2 tsp lemon juice
300ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla paste
4 tbsp (1 unit) Baileys Original Irish Cream
400ml Nestle Carnation Caramel
Method
Grind the biscuits in a food processor until a gravel-like consistency. (Alternatively put the biscuits in a freezer bag & bang with rolling pin) Pour in the melted butter and mix again. Put the mixture in a metal tart tin with removable base. Put in the fridge for 10 mins.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 30 secs at a time until completely melted. Alternatively melt it in a glass bowl suspended above a pot of gently simmering water. When melted brush the inside of each case with the chocolate and put in the fridge for 10 mins again.
Toss the banana slices with the lemon juice. In a bowl, whisk the cream, vanilla paste and Baileys Original Irish Cream until soft peaks form.
Remove the tarts from the fridge. Spoon 2 tbsp of the caramel sauce into each one, top with slices of bananas and dollop 2-3 tbsp of the cream over each. Put the remaining chocolate in a plastic food bag, snip the tip off with scissors so there is a small hole, then use to drizzle the chocolate over the top of each tart.
pic: baileys.com
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Baileys Cream Recipe
Ingredients
3 Centra eggs
100g caster sugar
300g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
125g Centra butter
500ml Centra whipping cream
Cocoa powder, to finish (optional)
Fresh mint, to finish (optional)
For the Baileys cream
200g mascarpone cheese – alternatively use Philadelphia cheese
75ml Baileys
30g caster sugar
Method
Put the eggs and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until light and airy – whisk for at least 10 mins.
While the eggs are whisking, melt the chocolate & butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan of simmering water. Ensure it’s completely melted.
With the mixer running, add the chocolate mix to the egg mix in a steady stream combine the two gradually but continuously, with the chocolate going into the eggs and not the other way around.
Whisk the cream until it firms up just a little. Gently fold the semi-whipped cream into the egg and chocolate mix, and pour into a serving bowl. Chill for at least an hour to set.
Make the Baileys cream in advance, or just before serving. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk. The cheese will go loose and runny, but it should firm up again. Stop when it reaches a very soft peak consistency.
Serve the mousse directly from the bowl with a huge dollop of Bailey’s cream on top or serve in individual ramekins. Dust with cocoa powder and mint, if you like.
pic: baileys.com
Baileys Coffee
Ingredients
50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream
110ml Coffee (use Centra Espresso Coffee Capsule) and make coffee as you would normally do.
Whipped Cream (optional) with chocolate shavings
Method
Pour Baileys Original Irish Cream and Coffee into a preheated tall glass and mix around
Top off with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
I would recommend keeping it somewhere cool though, perhaps I got lucky. I have an unfortunately sensitive gut so if my remains are found several days from now (a lack of liking memes on Instagram should be enough to raise alarms), I leave everything to the cat.
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