Iceland Caramel Flavoured Squirty Cream (Iceland) By @SpectreUK

You may have noticed me mention how much I like ice cream. I have ice cream for pudding most nights. In fact, I probably have too much ice cream, if there is such a thing. I have what I call a 'child's portion' of ice cream. Not one of those restaurant child portions they do for little kids. A child's portion of ice cream a child would likely serve itself.

Anyway, to top it off, literally, I like squirty cream. This Iceland Caramel Flavoured Squirty Cream does taste of sweet caramel and certainly was creamy. It went very well on top of my raspberry ripple, just as well as it went on top of a hot chocolate. A very nice change from regular squirty cream.

American Screwball Dessert (Hickory’s) By @Cinabar

We’ve been going to Hickory’s a little more often than usual recently, as it’s one of our favourite restaurants. They’ve just launched their Autumn/Winter menu, and the Gumbo is back, always a highlight. It’s a hearty stew with sausage, chicken, rice, and beans, and it’s a firm favourite of ours. It returns every year and never disappoints.

We don’t usually order dessert, but today we decided to make an exception when I spotted the American Screwball on the menu. When it arrived, it looked fantastic, ice cream covered in red and blue sauce, with white marshmallows completing the colours of the American flag.

A British ice cream Screwball usually hides a gobstopper at the bottom, but this version didn’t. Instead, it featured plenty of fro-co (frozen custard, or vanilla ice cream) and lots of marshmallows, which made it fun to eat. The red sauce was fruity, while the blue had a more tangy, sour edge. I suspect the blue colour might have come from melted sprinkles, though I can’t be sure. Either way, it was bright, cheerful, and very enjoyable.

By the end of the dessert, I realised my tongue was blue, which made me laugh. It’s nice to be reminded you’re still young at heart sometimes!

Baileys Squirty Cream (Morrisons) By @Cinabar

We are in the heart of hot chocolate season, a time for cosy indulgence. To be honest, I drink hot chocolate most of the year, but I officially declare Christmas and winter as hot chocolate season because the shops stock more varieties and flavours during this period.

One of the great things about this season is the range of flavoured creams available for topping. While browsing the chilled section at Morrisons, I came across this fabulous-looking Baileys Squirty Cream and couldn’t resist popping it into my basket.

Once home, I made a steaming mug of hot chocolate, leaving a reasonable gap at the top for decorating. I sprayed a generous swirl of the cream, then added some sprinkles for a festive touch. I think it turned out rather well, don’t you?

The cream itself is delightful. I found myself eating it straight off the spoon! It has a lovely hint of Baileys, sweet and creamy, without being overpowering. The Irish cream flavour blends beautifully with the silky texture, making it a perfect treat.

Spectre, always curious, decided to try some on his low-calorie ice cream for dessert. He was quite impressed with the results and even claimed it elevated his pudding.

This is one of those seasonal products that I know I’ll have to wait a year to see again, so I’ll definitely be picking up another can (or two!) to tide me over. Adding a touch of luxury to my cocoa has never been easier—or tastier.

Food Heaven - Heavenly Whipped Chocolate Cream Flavour Topping (Morrisons) By @Cinabar

I love hot chocolate pretty much all year round. At the moment, despite America and Europe having a heat wave, it is pretty cool and damp here in the UK. This makes drinking hot chocolate more acceptable, but just know that I often do on hot days too. I especially love making them special with cream and marshmallows, and I even have salted caramel sprinkles. What I'm trying to say is that this is my thing. I spotted the can of Food Heaven's Heavenly Whipped Chocolate Cream Flavour Topping and realised this could really up my game.

I made a mug of hot chocolate and sprayed the topping, which looked lovely in its creamy layers. I was generous. I gave it a taste, and it had such a good flavour. The topping is sweet and chocolatey, and very creamy too. It was light and was melting under the heat of the cocoa, but it was a delight to eat. I thought this was something a bit different for my hot chocolate, but something I would definitely buy again. It made the drink a proper treat. I’m going to have to see if they do any other flavours! Also, I think I need edible glitter!

On a side note, the Food Heaven Heavenly Whipped Chocolate Cream Flavour Topping says it is suitable for vegans but not those with a dairy intolerance (as it is made in a factory that uses dairy).