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■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

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MAKES 15 (You will need a silicone mould with 15 heart-shaped cups) Ingredients 2g freeze-dried raspberries 150g milk or dark chocolate (depending on taste) A couple of drops of rose water 1. Add a pi