BENNY’S BURGER

DIFFICULTY

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE LETTUCE

1 packet lime Jell-O

FOR THE BUN

2 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons superfine sugar

1 medium egg

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

A pinch of baking powder

Sesame seeds

FOR THE REST OF THE BURGER

Half-covered chocolate cookies

2 ounces dark chocolate

Yellow-colored chewy fruit candies

Red piping gel

Edible paper

Red and blue food coloring

DIRECTIONS

TO MAKE THE LETTUCE

Follow the instructions on the packet of Jell-O, pour a thin layer into a shallow baking tray and set aside to cool.

TO MAKE THE BUN

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper wrappers. Put all the cake ingredients (using only half an egg) into a bowl and beat with a handheld electric mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Divide the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until well risen, golden brown, and firm to the touch. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely. Use a knife to slice the top off both cupcakes. These will form the top and bottom buns of the burger. With a little vegetable oil and a toothpick, apply the sesame seeds to the top bun.

TO MAKE THE PATTY

Melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water). Then use a knife to cover the half-covered chocolate cookie in the melted chocolate. Set aside on a rack to cool. Once cooled, place it on the burger bun.

TO MAKE THE CHEESE

Place the chewy fruit candy on a microwaveable plate and microwave for 1 minute or until melted. Remove from the microwave and, once cool enough to handle, tease the candy into the shape of the cheese and add to the burger.

FOR THE FINISHING TOUCHES

Once the Jell-O has cooled, cut a lettuce-shaped section from the baking tray and add to the burger. Use the red piping gel to create a tomato sauce effect. With scissors, trim a flag from the edible paper and decorate using a paintbrush to apply the food coloring. Finally, use a sharp knife to cut a hole in the shape of a bullet wound into the top bun, and add the red food coloring for a suitably bloody effect using a fine paintbrush (as shown).

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