Fifteens

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Fifteens to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Fifteens, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 15 large marshmallows
• 15 digestive biscuits, crushed
• 15 red candied cherries, halved
• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed
• milk
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Cut the marshmallows in halves using scissors, and place in a large bowl

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Toss with the digestive biscuits and candied cherries

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Gradually stir in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture becomes a soft, moist dough

Step 4: Technique & Execution

It should not be too dry, so you may need to add a bit more of the milk

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Spread a generous layer of coconut out on a clean surface, and place the dough on top of it

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Use your hands to form the dough into a long thick sausage, making sure it is well coated with coconut