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Group Name: Barker's Patisserie Fillings
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As well as crafting flavoursome jams, fruit syrups and chutneys, Barker’s of Geraldine is a leading supplier of bakery fillings to New Zealand bakeries and cafes. They have now made a selection of their favourite bakery fillings available for you to use in your own kitchen.


With a resurgence in home baking, these innovative and easy to use fillings are perfect to help you create impressive and flavoursome cakes, desserts and tarts. Packaged in a ready to use piping bag - simply snip and pipe the filling into tartlet shells, muffin mixes or blend with icing sugar to make an easy icing for cakes and cupcakes. The piping bag can be resealed with a clip or peg. Ideal for Summer and Christmas entertaining, there are four free recipes in every box or for more Barker’s recipes visit www.barkers.co.nz.

 


Available in three flavours: Lemon and Passionfruit, New Zealand Boysenberry, and Chocolate Crème.


Barker’s have given 100 Mum Say members the chance to sample one flavour (chosen at random). Reviewers have now been chosen and we will be in touch shortly.


If you have been selected to trial, we will send the product to the address you have in your Profile so please make sure that this is up to date. (For more information, read here) You will be required to post your reviews on Mums Say if you are selected.
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byz - 9:27 PM on Fri-3-Feb-2012 reply | message
Hi everyone, sorry for lateness of review, I received my passion fruit & lemon filling just before we went to a long holiday. Came back and I finally found the time to try it. Wow ! It was so much nicer than I was expecting. I made little tarts with it but I tried 2 different ways as there was a suggesting about different textures at the back of the package. For the first 12 little tarts I didn't add any Greek yogurt or whisked cream into the filling, just straight from the package onto the tarts! so yummy! my friends and us loved it. The taste is quite strong, passionfruit and lemon's perfect combination has full of flavour. I clipped the package and saved the rest of the filling in fridge. The packaging is really good, easy to use, fill the little tarts with no mess, easy to save the rest. After couple of days, I mixed the filling with some Greek yogurt to use another 12 little tarts. this time the texture was more creamy, softer. When I was filling the tarts, I thought the filling is going to lose it's real flavour because I was adding yogurt into it. Even the amount of yogurt was more than the original filling, the taste was still strong, yummy and delicious! I was amazed.. we all loved to eat them again. I really liked it as straight from package or with yogurt, it's up to your texture choice really. both time the taste was perfect! Thank you for Barker's for this beautiful product and Kidspot to give us a chance to try it. I'm definitely Barker's patisserie filling's current customer now
bereca - 8:46 PM on Thu-26-Jan-2012 reply | message
I received the boysenberry filling and after alot of mind changing I ended up deciding on making the brownie from the recipe booklet that was provided inside. It was a hit, my kids and hubby loved it, so did I! Have already recommended it to friends and family and will definately be buying some more (and other flavours) in the future, thanks Kidspot Daily for the chance to sample and review this product!
shorrty4life - 12:09 PM on Fri-13-Jan-2012 reply | message
I made passionfruit cheesecake with my filling that I got and it was amazing. My partner loved to so much that he has brought a few packets since we got the sample of it for me to bake more yummy things. Its soo good eh words cant describe it! I recommend!!
ralf - 9:17 AM on Fri-13-Jan-2012 reply | message
I have finally gotten around to using the Passionfruit and Lemon filling. I made little tarts and they are too yummy for words, They all got gobble up so quick that I think I will have to go out and buy some more. Might try a different flavour this time. So easy to use, instead of having to make my own filling. This will be used many times in our household.
JacqIAm - 8:29 PM on Tue-10-Jan-2012 reply | message
I finally have had a chance to use the Lemon & passion fruit flavour YUM!!!!!
What makes this even better is that it's Gluten Free, which has become a very new change of diet in our household, so it has made me that extra bit excited to use it.
I made four small tarts with a GF sweet short crust pastry and then added 300gm of unsweetened yoghurt to the patisserie filling YUM. The two boys (men) who munched on it even complimented it and said it was nice and went fairly well with their beers haha
What a quick & easy think to whip up, and it doesn't tasted like a processed product like some quick mix sachets can be.
When I looked at the price of these babies at the supermarket I nearly choked, but then when I compared what I could do with it, it worked out cheaper than a packaged brought dessert anyway
9.5/ 10 From me :-)
Will post a photo if i can work it out
Pinot29 - 12:05 PM on Sun-8-Jan-2012 reply | message
Sorry for lateness of review I'd hoped to use before Christmas but as it happened I had the perfect place & time to share on Boxing Day and OMG it was fantastic!!!!!!!!!! Perfect packaging for travelling in the car on holiday & far less hassle too :-)

I made a semi baked cheesecake and instead of mucking around making my own topping using frozen boysenberries then having to wait for it to thicken & cool etc I was able to snip & pipe this awesome delicious boysenberry topping - it was the perfect consistancy! Thank you so much for opportunity to trial there are so many ways you could use this great new product - I'm sold & would definitely recommend
robyshack1 - 11:50 PM on Fri-6-Jan-2012 reply | message
wow better late than never! Thought I had written about my experience with this yummy cream but I hadn't! We received the lemon passion fruit and the first hurdle was deciding what to try it with! The recipes that were included in the package were all great and so I went with the very luscious looking Meringue cheesecake one and well quite honestly it was divine! Very rich and I was a bit greedy but none the less divine! Easy to make and full of flavor I would definitely buy this product again (if only it was stocked in Kaitaia supermarket.......there is always hope!)
silverstarz - 2:13 PM on Fri-6-Jan-2012 reply | message
Hi, I received the boysenberry flavour and have finally had a chance to do some baking. I made the brownie from the recipe suggestions. Really easy to make and tasted delicious - just wish I hadn't let my husband take most of it work for his workmates. Still have about 1/3 left which I am saving to eat with ice cream and yoghurt :)
lynleyg - 1:10 PM on Fri-6-Jan-2012 reply | message
Hi everyone. I received the lemon passionfruit flavour to review. Although I love lemon desserts, I am not normally a fan of passionfruit but this has changed my mind! It is nice to see what you are getting in the box and I loved the recipe suggestions inside. I was also nicely suprised to see how much of the filling was included in the box. I made the lemon & Passionfruit Meringue cheesecake recipe in the box for our family of 4 and it only used half the filling. Loved that it was quick and easy to use and the end result was super yum! Everyone loved it. Next up will be the muffins I think although this is really good over icecream too. I am so pleased I got to try this - its something that I would not normally buy but after seeing how far a box will go and how easy it is to use, I will definately look out for it at the supermarket. Thanks for the chance to trial it!
Ali - 10:14 AM on Fri-6-Jan-2012 reply | message
Hi,
I received the boysenberry flavour. So easy to use, I love danish style pastries and luckiiy had some ready rolled pastry in the freezer. So I very quickly cut up the pastry, spooned on boysenberry and custard popped them in the oven and had delicious and so easy pastries! Very yummy! So easy! Highly recommend. Thanks so much for the trial.
shellcruise - 7:58 PM on Sun-1-Jan-2012 reply | message
Hi all I received the Boysenberry flavour and I have to say really enjoyed it. So easy to use! My daughter had her three year old birthday party just after xmas and so made Boysenberry Muffins and also Boysenberry and Custard Muffins - they both tasted fantastic and received lots of comments (only from the adults - kids too busy eating).
Definitly recommend as so easy and so tasty to use. - Merry Xmas all and hope you all have a great 2012
SarahK - 6:21 PM on Wed-28-Dec-2011 reply | message
ok, so I made boysenberry tartlets for christmas day, for people who don't like fruit mince pies. They went down really well. Infact they went before all the other desserts :). I spent about an hour telling family memebers about the trail and what everyone has been making, so think that everyone else is gona give these a go too.
Thanks heaps for the opportunity to try these!! I have had a blast creating new things. can't wait to trial the other flavours!
Blossom41 - 3:49 PM on Wed-28-Dec-2011 reply | message
Finally got around to posting my review. I made tarts for Christmas Day using the lemon passionfruit filling and yummo! I brushed melted chocolate inside the tart cases and allowed it to harden before adding the filling. Dark choc goes very well with the sharpness of the filling.I will be hunting out the boysenberry filling to try over the holidays. Many thanks for the opportunity!
Jubie - 12:17 AM on Wed-28-Dec-2011 reply | message
hey guys i made boysenberry and custard danish's with mine and they were amazing, i done these weeks ago but my computer crashed and i forgot to come and tell you all about them, sorry
im really keen to try the lemon passionfruit next and think it will be soon too!!!
thanks so much for letting me trial these
potentialunlimited - 11:11 AM on Fri-23-Dec-2011 reply | message
Last night we had our neighbours christmas drinks with dessert. I used the Lemon Passion Fruit filling in sweet pastry tarts and placed a fresh blueberry on each. They were a hit with everyone, even the kids. The filling is not too sweet and has a delightful flavour with just the right mix of lemon and passionfruit. Yummy! I will have to try the other flavours now.
kymmage - 1:26 PM on Thu-22-Dec-2011 reply | message
I have been chosen to review the Lemon Passion fruit filling. This was lucky, because its definitely a flavour that would go down well with our family and friends. The box arrived a bit damaged in the post, but the presentation was pretty neat. I liked the packaging of the filling, because it was easy to snip one of the tips and pipe some filling out when using. I also liked that they suggested how to seal it again. I used a clothes peg and that worked well.

I was also impressed with the four recipes included in the box. These seemed easy enough to follow and gave me lots of other ideas of what to do with the product.

The lemon Passion fruit filling can be used as a filling or an icing as well. So I made two things - a lemon passion fruit cheesecake, and a chocolate cranberry slice with lemon passion fruit icing. Both tasted absolutely beautiful. I did find the flavour of the filling very sweet with a slight bitter after taste when tried straight from the bag - let's face it, who didn't! But mixed with the creamy cheesecake mixture, it was beautiful. The creamy taste cut the bitterness. It was nom nom nom!

I would definitely buy this product again. The pack goes a long way, and the product is really versatile. I still have heaps in the bag still and Christmas treats to create. Bring it on!
angelbear - 7:26 PM on Tue-20-Dec-2011 reply | message
I was lucky to be chosen to review the Lemon Passionfruit filling. I have been saving it for Christmas day when my Mum and I will be putting it into tart cases and serving with ice cream for dessert, but had a craving to try some today! This afternoon my son and I made cupcakes with a spoon of the filling inside each one and towards the end of baking time we put a dollop of meringue on top to make Lemon Meringue Cupcakes! Absolutely delicious!! We are looking forward to the tarts on Christmas day. Merry Christmas everyone!
classypets - 4:01 PM on Mon-19-Dec-2011 reply | message
Hi I got the lemon passion fruit filling wow yummo! Was going to do my own thing with it but the roll pav looked so yum in the phamlet that comes in the box I made it instead. It was so easy to use an taste's super yum. Will buy again maybe on special thought as it is round $7 at pack an save. I took it to a 60th so round 10 people got to taste it an It everyone who had a piece loved the flavour of it. Thanks for letting us try it with the mess free pipping bag it made it easy.
laynz - 3:27 PM on Mon-19-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the boysenberry filling. I made Chocolate muffins with a boysenberry gooey centre. Coming in its own piping bag made things so easy, put the muffin mix in the pans and then piped a small circle on top and they turned out fantastic. Will definitely be buying this, and will be trying the other flavours too :)
eb - 12:36 AM on Sun-18-Dec-2011 reply | message
So, I used the boysenberry filling to make brioche for a Christmas party. Meant to take photos, but was so busy I forgot! I found the filling really easy to use, and a little went a long way. It was delicious. I added some bits of white chocolate, but would add more next time as the flavour didn't come through enough. A really easy and versatile product. My daughter has been given some heart shaped muffin moulds and is eager to use them, so I think we'll be making berry muffins with the left over filling ):
eleanor48 - 8:55 AM on Sat-17-Dec-2011 reply | message
I made little danishes with the Lemon-Passionfruit filling and some store bought flaky pastry. The filling stayed put really well, I was expecting it to melt a bit and ooze out. We all loved the flavour and the smooth texture was gorgeouss. Personally I wasn't much of a fan of passionfruit seeds in it though. I'm keen to try the other two flavours, and if they're reasonably priced these might make there way into my pantry more often. Thanks for the chance to try these :)
Jo90 - 9:24 PM on Fri-16-Dec-2011 reply | message
I finally found time to use the Lemon & Passionfruit filling - it was delicious and very easy to use. But sweeter than expected, so would be perfect with some thick natural yoghurt or a type of pastry that's not too sweet. I made tartlets - wish I'd bought pre-made cases instead of making them, pastry is not my forte! But the filling looked great, and even better with a couple of strawberry slivers on top.....
taylerr - 8:28 PM on Thu-15-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the Lemon Passionfruit filling. I attempted to make a lemon and chocolate truffle but it didn't work as planned (the filling was too soft to dip into chocolate) which was my fault. But the failed one that did semi-work was delicious and I still have some left over filling so I might try to make the tartlets. But I would definitely use this filling again as the product is so yummy and so easy to use.
KTasi - 4:14 PM on Thu-15-Dec-2011 reply | message
Sorry this is late but I tried the boysenberry last night and used it in the muffins, it was dee-lish!! I was surprised there was no sugar in the recipe and because I am a sweet tooth I decided to use the remaining boysenberry to make an icing to go on top and that was perfection to me : ). Without the icing it was still really good, especially with the gooey centre but the icing was the final touch that made me go back for more and more and more, my poor kids were lucky to get some in there lunch boxes today hehe.
looies1 - 7:46 PM on Wed-14-Dec-2011 reply | message
Wow yummy, we received the Lemon passion fruit so I got some tart cases wipted up some egg whites made merange, so put them all together and cooked until browned yummy and my dinner guests kept asking me for more, cant wait to try the other fillings I would use this again.
katj - 11:25 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
We made some tarts with some mascapone and the lemon filling on top. So Scrummy! Everyone loved them at the party. They were so easy to make with the piping bag. I have just brought another pack so I can make the ice cream. Will try lots of other things in the future with more packs. Yum
Nilithya - 9:05 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
Well I finally managed to find the time to make it! I have never made a pavlova roll before-actually I have only ever made one pavlova as I don't even like it!! But my fiance cannot get enough of pavs & he absolutely LOVED this.
Love the filling, so easy to use, no mess (well, except when it all squished out when I rolled the pav lol, but was easy to clean up) and tastes great! Like I said I don't like pav but I think I could eat a bit like this! So keen to try the other flavours & more recipes!
The instructions were clear & simple (I just need to work on my rolling technique & get a bigger sponge roll tin!) & I love that it comes with the great recipes in the pack.
I now have orders for more things made with the Patisserie Fillings so thank you for letting us review, you have won us & many friends & family over ;) I might become a decent baker yet haha. I see a day trip to Geraldine in store.
I will post a photo but it's not the prettiest! It was sooo delicious though :)
skirts - 8:39 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
Had to wait until Miss 7 could help so has taken this long to attempt using our Lemon and Passionfruit! First was the taste test on the finger (would be rude not too!) and yum! Definate pass from both of us!
Then we used it as a filling to sandwich two meringues together and took along to our Brownies xmas party....was a hit, all but one of the girls liked them.
With the leftovers we decided to bake muffins and use the filling to both squirt some in the mixture and swirl the top with in last five minutes of cooking! Best muffins ever yum yum yum!
Mumma - 7:06 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
I was given the New Zealand Boysenberry Patisserie Filling with a ready to use piping bag. I made my own sweet pastry and put them in a non stick tin to bake for 8 minutes with 1tsp of rice to keep them from rising in the middle. My granddaughter pricked the bases with a fork and we both piped the filling into the cases. She and I licked out the remaining mixture which was so sweet and yummy. Took them along to some friends for them to try and all thought they were well made and just loved the taste. My friends want to give this a go so told them the other flavours to buy and I'm also keen to try another flavour. Will certainly recommend.
adele - 5:07 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
I made one of the suggested recipes for the boysenberry which was the Boysenberry Ripple Chocolate Brownies. It was absolutely delicious and everyone in the family loved it so will definitely be making it again. I also want to try the other flavours as well. Thanks for the trial - it was yummy!
mblatch - 4:47 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
Yum! We got lemon and passionfruit and for an effortless dessert, folded half the patisserie filling through some whipped cream and piped it into brandy snaps. Served dusted with icing sugar with fresh strawberries on the side - it was divine! Loved how tart and fresh the patisserie filling was, but thought it would have been too thick and strongly flavoured to use on its own - in a baking mix or mixed with yogurt or cream though - perfect ;)
WhitiMum23 - 3:35 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
I've been away and got back to find the box of boysenberry here. Really didn't know what to did with it so am glad I came in to see what other people have done with theirs. will report back when mission accomplished!
emjay - 3:26 PM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
I have used the 2nd half of my boysenberry filling as a swirly topping on my own brownie recipe, OMG a complete different level to the normally brilliant brownie hit. Needless to say I already have 1 box of each flavour in my cupboard! they will be the decadent additions to my xmas pudding menu, chocolate mousse and lemon and passionfruit merange tarts are already on the confirmed menu :)
will definately be recommending these to everyone i see :)
misstupac - 9:28 AM on Tue-13-Dec-2011 reply | message
late review here too sorry. i used this in the chocolate brownie recipe it came with instead of the cupcakes i was originally going to make and not only did i love it but everyone else who tried it, loved it too!! thank you for the opportunity to try this yummy stuff :) will definitely have to start buying it!!
SarahK - 7:08 PM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
Sorry for the late review, havn't been too well recently. Used half of the mixture so far, in cupcakes. I made up a vanilla cupcake batter, and placed about a teaspoon of boysenberry filling into the centre of each, swirling it around with a toothpick before cooking. yum. For the icing, i mixed up a batch of cream cheese icing, and mixed about 1/4 cup of boysenberry filling into that, before piping the icing on. They look and taste amazing. in fact they were eaten twice as fast as usual. Will definately try this with the rest of the flavours!
As i still have half of the packet left, im thinking about making some fuit pies. As its Christmas time, these will be for those that don't life the traditional fruit mince ones :) Will let you know how I get on!
angelstar - 3:33 PM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
I have used my berry filling and love it. It is perfect for little tarts. All you do is buy the tarts, get the filling, squirt into tarts and top with custard or cream with a slice of strawberry. This is a wonderful product and i am certainly going keep on hand when needed. Thank you very much for letting me trial.
hsmith - 12:51 PM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the lemon and passionfruit. I made tarts which were very delicious and so easy (I usually make my own lemon filling). I also made the rest into icecream using a slight variation of the recipe provided. The whole family loved it. The only party pooper was the 16 year old who didn't want seconds because of the passionfruit seeds! I actually thought there were very few and you didn't even notice them.
mumtotwo - 12:38 PM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
yummmm bosenberry .....well I made the most scrumptious cheesecake with bosenberry topping - it went down a treat ! and so easy to do . The hardest part was deciding what to do with it ! everybody loved it ......the cheesecake didn't last very long ............I would definately buy this again , in fact the kids are asking for it ! My daughter wants to make danishes with it and I want to do a Pav ....
smileybabe - 10:18 AM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
GRRR - I just posted the longest reply ever... Only for my computer to freeze and my post be lost - BAHUMBUG!!!! Hehehehe. I need to do some work now but will post again a little later..
soon2beMrsP - 9:32 AM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the Lemon passionfruit filling I was really impressed with the little recipe booklet included in the box and will definitely be trying some of those ideas! Yesterday I made some sweet short pastry, popped the cut out rounds in a muffin tray, snipped the tip of the Barkers Patissere bag, squeezed in the filling till tart was full and dropped a spoonful of meringue on top. 10 minutes later, 6 individual Lemon Meringue pies/tarts SO EASY!! it would be even easier if you had pre made tart cases. The filling was super smooth and creamy, not too sweet and just the right amount of tartness. The awesome thing too is my daughter just had Vanilla ice cream with a squeeze of the filling on top, super stylish icecream in an instant, no need to bake.I still have a third of it left so I'll be filling a Pav this weekend for our christmas party and I'll remember to take a photo this time!
Mutt - 9:19 AM on Mon-12-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thank you I now look like a great cook and my pavlova roll went soo quickly and everyone kept commenting on the delicious boysenberry filling to it. Am also making a pavlova roll for my father in laws birthday next Sunday.
julianne - 3:26 PM on Sun-11-Dec-2011 reply | message
OMG, soo easy. We are having an early xmas dinner for some of the family (it's complicated) and thought I'd try it out. Bought some ready made sweet pastry bases and filled the bottom with chocolate. then piped the boysenberry ontop. Some with custard, some with both. Then topped with a slice of strawberry and grape. Flash. I'm going to sprinkle some iceing sugar to serve and will try to take a photo. They look just like a bought one. Very impressed. Want to try the other flavours now. Thanks
kiwitrout - 1:33 PM on Sun-11-Dec-2011 reply | message
This is my second review. I made the pavlova with boysenberry for visitors last night. My husband couldn't understand why I was taking a photo of a store bought pav until I explained that I had made it. Also made some little tartlets wit hthe leftover as I had defrosted too much pastry for dinner. Definately on my shopping list from now on. Very versatile and it went so far (2 dishes plus a bit extra), and it just makes things that bit more special. Thanks heaps for choosing us to trial it :)
imrose - 12:57 PM on Sun-11-Dec-2011 reply | message
Lemon and Passion fruit is the one we got.Thanks for it.I used it as a icing for the lemon cake.A bit in muffins too.And the rest we just licked.It was yummy really yummy.So much so we went to the market and got the chocolate ones too and used that too in scones,muffins as well as crepes.Yum will be buying them often and will try all the flavors.Highly recommended.Thanks for picking us to trial this.
cookiez111 - 12:16 PM on Sun-11-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the chocolate flavour and after having a vote of Kahlua cheesecake swirled with chocolate, chocolate and strawberry tarts or used as an icing for a gateaux the family chose to have the muffins featured in the recipe card. The muffins were extremely easy to make and looked exactly as the picture showed, what I enjoyed was that they were not too sweet although they looked like they would be. The recipe did not rise a great deal, however it did produce 12 large muffins....and the muffins tasted great served with strawberries on the side. I am going to buy these bakery fillings again, however I will not make the muffins again due to the cost of the fillings making it an expensive muffin filling but I will use them for special occasions or as a stand by in the pantry. ps...love the icing bag idea, no mess, no waste.
Vegasmum - 7:45 PM on Sat-10-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the chocolate filling, and I think it is a fab concept! I made the mousse, and filled mini pastry cases with it. I wasn't so keen on it on it's own...tasted like ice cream topping to me! But made into the mousse it was yummy! About 12 people had one of the pastrys and all said it was yummy...they loved the texture of the mousse. Would be great to try an few other ideas, and am going to try the boysenberry swired in a cheesecake. Thanks for the opurtunity to try it...prob would never have brought it if i'd have seen it, but I def will now! Its a great product, and a fantastic standby...you can make some fabulous desserts with only a few ingredients.
ingie83 - 10:46 AM on Sat-10-Dec-2011 reply | message
A week ago I received the chocolate flavor to review, it is very rich Last night I made the Pavlova roll which has been polished off with everyone commenting on how nice it was and how its was restaurant quality. I did not need to use that much of the chocolate filling and will try making it again on Christmas Day with the passion fruit flavor. I made pancakes this morning with a side of fresh strawberries and a blob of chocolate filling making them divine... Highly recommend this product to people as I still have some left over in the fridge to use on something else. The review from my son is YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kiwitrout - 7:08 AM on Fri-9-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the boysenberry filling and it is great! Made danishs from the recipe last night and everyone wanted another one. Have got visitors coming for dinner on Saturday so I'm going to make the pavlova recipe. Even tasted yummy straight from the packet (would you believe me if I said I squeezed too much out and I had to mop it up with my finger?). Will post the photos after Saturday. P.S. Love the bag.
kazza - 7:05 AM on Fri-9-Dec-2011 reply | message
I brought an unfilled chocolate log from Pak N Save & filled it with my free trial of lemon & passionfruit filling. I then iced it with chocolate icing & sprinkled coconut over.....it looked fabulous. I took it to a mums get together morning tea & boy was it the talk of the day!!! Great advertisement for this product....Did you really make this!!! So I'll be definitely buying these fillings again & making it on xmas day & blow my sister in law right out of the water....she usually makes the best chocolate log but not this year!!! Merry Xmas to all.
Stacey21 - 8:43 PM on Thu-8-Dec-2011 reply | message
We also received the lemon passionfruit filling and it is delicious!!! I made the muffin recipe in the box (plain muffins with lemon passionfruit filling swirled thru and then added afterwards into the middle of the muffin) - they were beautiful and my 6 year old wanted more and more of them! So did I and I even kept a little of the filling in the bag so the kids and us could taste it by itself, yummy! My 4 year old put a little bit on his toast instead of jam!!!! I imagine the other flavours would be just as nice and keen to buy the chocolate one! Just really easy to use, to have in the cupboard for whipping something up quick and fancy xoxo would taste yum on icecream I bet!
michele - 3:07 PM on Thu-8-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the lemon passionfruit filling and it is a hit! Put Greek yoghurt on shortcrust pastry cases then piped the filling on top and finished with a strawberry. The whole family loved the taste and my husband commented that he liked the fact that the pips from the passionfruit were soft. Also piped it onto the top of gingerbread stars and that is also a great combination. The children are keen to try the icecream recipe that was inside the pack. A built-in nozzle would be handy but would add to the cost and is not very eco-friendly as it would just get thrown out when the filling was finished. We will definitely be buying this product. Thank you very much for the chance to test it.
Cheekybabes - 11:01 AM on Thu-8-Dec-2011 reply | message
I was lucky enough to receive the lemon/passionfruit filling for this trial and my goodness, it's just fabulous! Made little tarts over the weekend and they were eaten up very quickly. Was so easy to make something so scrummy, I'll definitely be adding these to my shopping list to have on hand, especially with Christmas just around the corner! Thanks team!!
AmcN - 11:53 PM on Wed-7-Dec-2011 reply | message
This is fabulous! I made berry danishes as dessert for a bbq last weekend and it was a hit! This became a conversation topic and everyone was very impressed not only with the fact that I made danishes but how good they were and the piping bag is a fantastic idea! Definitely converted my friends in trying this out and I will certainly be buying more of these. They are so easy!! Thanks Barkers and Kidspot! You make me look so good!
eleanor48 - 10:05 PM on Wed-7-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the lemon-passionfruit filling, had to have a little taste test straight away, and then another, and another... Got some flaky pastry and I'll be making danishes on Sunday. We spooned some on ice cream last night and it was very tasty, will have to try blending it with vanilla ice cream and refreezing too at some point. I'll let you all know on Sunday how the danishes go.
nzchick - 9:07 PM on Wed-7-Dec-2011 reply | message
OMG. SERIOUSLY GOOD! I made the cheesecake and swirled the lemon and passionfruit topping over it and it was absolute heaven. My husband asked what I did to make it taste so good and he was the first to say that we're buying this again! I'd like to try the other flavours in the range too and think they would be perfect for over Christmas and the holidays when you have unexpected guests and lots of entertaining. So easy and so delicious. I also LOVE that I can purchase online without having to go to the supermarket or the online supermarket which I can't stand doing lol. Perfect, quick, easy, and incredibly tasty - I will definitely be recommending to other friends and family.
TraceyF - 6:51 PM on Wed-7-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the lemon and passionfruit filling. I made little lemon and passionfruit meringue tarlets. They were really easy. I based it on the recipe on the box, but made my own sweet short pastry then pipped in the filling, beat the egg whites, put the meringue on top and they were yum. I did feel however that the passionfruit flavour overpowered the lemon. My daughter (7) didn't like the filling at all but my son 10 loved it. I didn't take any photos unfortunately but they were definately well received.
I would love to try the chocolate especially in the muffin recipe. I liked the fact that all the recipes could use any of the fillings.
eb - 12:24 AM on Wed-7-Dec-2011 reply | message
Very excited to arrive home after being away to find my parcel waiting. I've received the boysenberry filling. I'm planning to make boysenberry and white chocolate brioche. We have to take something to a Christmas party next week, so that's the current plan (unless I can't wait that long and make them earlier)! Thanks for choosing me to trial this product.
shird - 10:29 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the passionfruit and lemon and made a cheesecake using a biscuit base. vs the meringues recommended in the recipes. That was well received- and used light cream cheese which made for a fruitier less heavy dessert. Also had a pancake with which I added some of the filling as well as some whipped cream- absolutely scrumptious! Will definitely add this to my shopping list!
judij - 8:49 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the NZ booysenberry sample & made a swissroll, using the Barker's as a filling along with whipped cream. YUM! My baby brain thought it would be ok to make the swissroll without baking paper - incorrect! So it ended up not looking too smooth, but once it's rolled up, that kind of detail remain's a chef's secret... The easiest part of the recipe was piping on the Barker's: it was completely effortless & mess free. I have added the chocolate filling to my shopping list for this weekend. Thanks so much Kidspot for introducing me to Barkers!
BrittanyJWilson - 8:25 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thank you so much Barkers and Kidspot for the opportunity to trial the lemon and passion fruit flavour. This was actually the one I would of picked.

I made the muffins and the were a real hit with the whole family, especially miss three. I especially loved that it wasn't over sweet like passion fruit flavoured products often are. The bag made it extremely easy to use, even my daughter had a go. It was great that it came with so many recipes.

I will definitely be buying this product myself and recommending it to all my friends and family. This will be the must have product to have in the pantry over the Christmas period with unexpected visitors and lots of get togethers. I can't wait to try the ice cream recipe.
k1nz - 7:48 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
I was so excited when I received my box of lemon and passionfruit filling to try. It arrived even before I got the email saying I'd been selected! Thanks Kidspot & Barkers.

I have to admit if I'd had a choice I would have probably picked the chocolate creme, but I'm not a desert snob - anything sweet is good in my books! As other people have mentioned, I think the recipe booklet is really well done, nice layout, with appealing, straight forward recipes.

I decided to try mini tarts first. Once I got the cases baked, it was so quick and easy to assemble - literally snip and squeeze! Everyone found the flavour a nice blend of sweet and tangy. I decided to try out a mousse with the rest. I modified a recipe I had for a lemon mousse, and used 1 egg white stiffly beaten, some whipped cream (approx 150-200ml) and added the filling to taste. It didn't take a lot and I got a beautiful, well flavoured mousse - and with just 3 ingredients!! So quick and easy. It took a lot of will power not to have the leftovers for breakfast this morning. Would be fantastic just stirred through whipped cream for the pav topping too.

The convenience of being able to use some, then peg it and pop in the fridge is great, and 14 days gives you plenty of time to do something else with any left overs.

Will definitely be buying some more to have on hand over the Christmas party season!
Glenfelik - 4:25 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thanks Kidspot & Barkers for such an innovative and tasty product. We got the Boysenberry flavour and the hardest thing to decide was what I was going to use it for.

The recipe card inserted inside the pack was a brilliant idea and I think it give you great ideas to try.

The only one bad thing that I would say is that it would be handy to include a nozzle in the bag - as not everybody has one around the house? Could I also suggest making a caramel flavour as that would be a sure hit in this house too.

I made the boysenberry gooey muffins, I did struggle to pipe the flavouring into the muffin, but the swirl look was rather effective and they are tasty (even if they didn't look that appetizing ) Only due to the dark colour of the fruit.

I have now purchased the lemon and the chocolate creme one to see what I can make with them as they are just a brilliant and quick idea - I think I will use them in pastry cases - as they would look and taste professional. So I really enjoyed testing this and as a result have bought more! Thanks!
kimmo - 1:22 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thank you so much for sending me the Boysenberry filling. I was so excited to be a part of this. I tried the brownie recipe which came in the box as it seemed quite easy and I don't often try new things. The kids had a ball making it and loved sqeezing the filling over the top. I made a small hole in the bag so they couldn't pour the whole lot in one patch. It was so easy and fuss free. The brownies were delicious and the boysenberry topping just gave it something extra and different. I love the fact that it comes with recipes and pictures. I will definitely be buying this product and trying the other fillings. Thank you !! ps : I even tried the left over filling on some toast for breakfast - yummy..
cherrytf - 1:14 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received my Boysenberry and plan to try it out this weekend. Will definitely take photos to share afterward.
Nilithya - 1:01 PM on Tue-6-Dec-2011 reply | message
Oh yum all the feedback sounds so good & the photos look devine!! We have received the boysenberry & will be using it for the pavlova roll...all going well with my baking lol...will do it this coming weekend as have a busy week but will make it for my sons 1st birthday :) Thank you for selecting us, can't wait to try it out & the other flavours-man those cheesecakes & mini meringues looks so tasty!!
SandraG - 10:30 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the lemon and passionfruit. I made mini butter sponge cakes and sandwiched the Barkers with a layer of whipped cream in the middle of the sponges. I took these to a friend's place where a group of us were meeting for drinks. Everyone loved the cakes and were surprised and pleased to hear that they could buy the filling. There were no cakes left to take home at the end of the night! I made extras so my family wouldn't miss out and they all loved them - kids included. I have also made a meringue tower, alternating the fillling and whipped cream between the meringues. Very yummy too. This product is extrememly easy to use and the results are very impressive. You can get it in a caterer's size pack from the factory shop (my mother-in-law has bought before). I love the sound of the cheesecake recipe in the box. I think that I would also like to try doing a lemon meringue pie type thing with the lemon passionfruit filling. I will have to buy the other flavours to try them too, they sound great. Thanks Barkers!
Ruth4 - 9:58 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
I got the Lemon and passionfruit flavour and I made the pavlova from the recipe inside the box, it was so easy to make and tasted even better than I thought it would. Having the filling inside a piping bag made it extra easy. I would definatly recomend this to anyone and cant wait to try the other flavours.
ankmika - 3:58 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
UPDATE -
Muffins turned out amazing so scrummy!!
Love Love Love the Chocolate Crème Patisserie Filling,was so easy to use and tasted great!
Also think it is nice how Barkers puts a wee recipe booklet in each pack adds a extra little touch.
I have started to recommend it to every one I know and my Grandmother has purchased the Lemon and Passion-fruit flavor to use.
The left over filling we used on ice cream and was really good so I will definitely be buying the chocolate flavor again and will also try the boysenberry out as there have been some excellent feedback on that flavor from this discussion board (Might even make chocolate/boysenberry muffins)Yum!!

Thanks again Kidspot and Barkers over all a 10/10 on this review!!
ChevMum - 2:33 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
So I made the Lemon & Passionfruit Tarts on the box and they were delicious!!! The tartlet casings from sweet pastry took a little longer to make than I anticipated so we were a tad late arriving at the BBQ. The Patisserie filling piping bags though were so quick and easy to use. Would definitely recommend!
tallsonn - 2:30 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the Lemon - Passionfruit flavour to trial and straight away I made mini lemon meringue pies, using pre-made pastry cases for convenience. I have uploaded a photo above. They turned out great and the mixture was fine even after being heated in the oven for 15 minutes while the meringue cooked. However, we did find the flavour a bit too intense for our liking - it has a very strong citrus taste. It was great in these mini pies but would be too strong for me to use in a bigger tart. I think it would be well suited to be swirled through whipped cream (for a pavlova) or through a cheesecake mix. Thanks Kidpost and Barkers for the opportunity to try this product.
kiwiam - 2:15 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the passion fruit and lemon filling which I was worried about as I don't like passion fruit. How ever I decided to soldier on and make a pavlova I swirled this into the mix and oh my gosh it was so good! Had it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it and I even enjoyed it even though I'm not a fan of passion fruit.
Mamabear - 1:58 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
Wow, I'm really impressed with how tasty and easy to use these fillings are! We were given the Boysenberry filling so we made the Boysenberry Danishes and the Goey centred muffins, big and mini sized ones for lunch boxes :) Both turned out great, and were a big hit with the kids. The filling is absolutely yummy - sweet, yet not too sweet and a lovely consistency which turns out absolutely divine when baked! The piping bag is designed well, easy to hold, convenient and tidy to use, just snip off an end and it's ready. I would recommend buying this product and I'm definitely going to try out the chocolate filling soon. Thanks Barkers and Kidspot!
nixzen - 1:14 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the boysenberry filling and made muffins! They were DELISH!!!! Master 4 was eager to help in the kitchen and we were able to whip up a batch without too much mess of fuss! The muffins got two thumbs up from both men in the household and were included in lunches today :) I like the sound of the lemon & passionfruit one, this has gone one the shopping to try the cheesecake MMMMM YUM!!
michp - 1:00 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
I was lucky enough to receive the boysenberry filling and with a rainy day yesterday it was the perfect time to bake with the kids! We made the muffin recipe which was enclosed and the kids loved the fact they could help without creating too much of a mess...the piping bag is so easy to use. We also had pancakes for breakfast and the kids piped boysenberry filling then sprinkled chocolate chips before rolling up and eating...yum! The taste is great - real fruit flavour without being too sweet or tart. I would definitely buy again for quick and easy treats which look very impressive. Thanks for choosing me to sample and review.
Gillymama - 12:16 PM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
I just made the boysenberry danishes with gluten free pastry and they were delish!! I thought that adding a bit of custard under the boysenberry filling would be amazing! And the pack says it lasts 14 days in the fridge - it would never last that long in my house, its too good!
Ashleigh - 11:30 AM on Mon-5-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thank you for choosing me! It could not have had better timing! I needed to make and extra dish to serve at my sons 2nd birthday party and I couldn't think of anything fast and easy, and then IT arrived!! I made the sweet pastry shells the day before and then on the morning of the party I piped the Lemon & Passionfriut mixture into them and popped them into the fridge. Seriously easy! Everyone commented on them asking if I made them.... well technically I did... didn't I? Overall a major success! I would absolutely buy this, just for the ease of it! (and the taste!) Thanks KIDSPOT!! :)
AnnaES - 9:39 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
My daughters and I made the Lemon & Passionfruit Meringue Cheesecake recipe off the leaflet inside the pack. (Photo above). Great for kids helping as no cooking and lots of tasting! The flavour is really delicious!! I decided to make it in a dish instead of in dessert glasses. Next time I would find a cheesecake recipe to use this flavour in as I LOVE the rich, strong, fruity taste but found this recipe turned out like a soft sweet mousse. (I presume we did it right!) We had fun and enjoyed our pudding! Thank you!
Gillymama - 9:38 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
I will definitley be buying the lemon filling to try, I can't wait!!
Gillymama - 9:37 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
Well all I have to say is YUM YUM YUM! We received the Barkers New Zealand Boysenberry much to Hubby's delight as he is not a lemon fan ( altho I am) So this morning I made pancakes and served it with the Boysenberry filling and natural yoghurt. It was Fabulous and so delicious! I was very impressed with the amount in the bag and how they had made it so it really can be a piping bag, easy even to fill a bowl without having to spoon it out of a jar and I used a peg on the end to seal it up. I was impressed with the recipes that also came in the box and that it is also Gluten Free - double YAY! So then today after lunch I had some pancakes left over so I cut them up to give to the kids in a bowl but decided to eat them myself and this time mixed it with natural yoghurt! Its also fantastic to add a zing to a banana and yoghurt smoothie :-) Thanks so much xx
bondi76 - 6:47 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received the Barkers Lemon & Passionfruit Patisserie Filling and decided to give the Easy Lemon & Passionfruit Tart recipe a try which was on the back of the box! Oh my god these are devine and SO simple to make. I was a bit nervous making them as haven't really cooked with pastry or done blind baking before but the result was awesome. The Barkers Lemon and Passionfruit Filling was so yum I was eating it straight from the piping bag!! I will definitely be buying this product again. Thanks so much for the opportunity to trail this awesome product!!
ashes1985 - 6:01 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
Our family received the Barkers Lemon & Passionfruit Patisserie Filling and decided to use it in a muffin mix over the weekend. We used the muffin recipe that was enclosed in the pack, it had a few other great recipes in there aswell. I was quite surprised as Im not a fan of lemon, I loved the taste of the filling! The muffin recipe was easy to follow and very quick to whip up, and best of the all the muffins were devine!! The filling was so tasty that me and my daughter were eating the last bit out of the piping bag! A product I will definitely be buying again, so convenient to have in the cupboard for whipping up a lovely dessert or baked goods.Thanks for giving us this product to trial Kidspot!
kosigus - 2:25 PM on Sun-4-Dec-2011 reply | message
We received the New Zealand Boysenberry flavour. Have used it as an ice cream topping and also on pavlova , both very delicious results and very easy to use. Yum! Thank you very much for letting us be part of this trial! Am keen to purchase the other 2 flavours as well! I'm such a sweet tooth :)
CandyTheGun - 12:17 PM on Sat-3-Dec-2011 reply | message
I used my barkers chocolate creme last night It had a great variation in recipies that came with it which would be great for those who don't bake alot( not that you couldnt use it for anything ) I decided to try the tiramisu as I've never made it before. the instructions were very easy to follow and the piping bag made it a no mess experience it also tasted awesome straight out of the bag like real rich yummy chocolate. I decided to make it in a bowl rather then separate cups and it made a huge amount it was enough for the whole family plus more, my friends loved getting to be taste testers for the night. The tiramisu was Devine best I've had lol and only took me a good 10 minutes to whip up. Thank you to kidspot and barkers for the opportunity to try this out I give it a 10/10 in all areas and will be buying it again.
christineDixon - 11:17 AM on Sat-3-Dec-2011 reply | message
Thanks Barkers and Kidspot for the chance to try out and review Barkers Patisserie Fillings .I was lucky enough to be sent a Lemon & Passion fruit Patisserie Filling to try out and review and with the weather being warmer I decided to make a cheesecake and pipe the Lemon & Passion fruit Topping on which was fun ,I removed the piping bag from the box and sniped off one end of the bag, and squeezed all the filling towards the tip end and twirl the piping around in a circular motion working from the outer edge to the centre of the cheese cake. Now how easy is that? Looked at the piping bag and there is still heaps left so I have put on a plastic clip on the open tip end and clicked it so it is now airtight sealed and can be used on Tuesday when I'm going to make some Passion fruit & Lemon slices . Refrigerated this product can be safely kept for up to 14 days. Which is ideal for mums to use on other cake,slices,scones.pavlovas,ice creams, trifles, etc I give Barkers 10/10 and I am going to purchase another flavor to try out Boysenberry sounds good. Photo above
caramel - 6:20 PM on Fri-2-Dec-2011 reply | message
I received my package late afternoon yesterday and thought it was one of the many xmas pressies I have bought online, I was thrilled to open it and see what it actually was as my email was sent probably within a couple of hours of it arriving! I received the lemon and passionfruit flavour which is probably the one I would've bought first if I was purchasing it!
I decided to try something not included in the packaging to see how it worked in a regular dish so this afternoon I made 'raspberry delights'. I wasn't sure how it would go being put in the oven as there was nothing on the box about heating it and none of the recipe's included (4) required heating or cooking it.
To my delight and that of my unexpected visitors it was delicious after heating and went down a treat. We decided that the flavour was just the right intensity not too strong but very tasty. It wasn't too sweet either which was something I was concerned about. The kids gobbled it up as well so it was obviously not too rich for them either.
I found the piping bag extremely easy to use and love that you can do little designs with it! I also think it's fantastic not having to use the whole lot in one go. You can open it and keep it in the fridge for 14days. This opens it up to being used for a multitude of different things.
All up I can't think of anything I didn't like about it so assuming it doesn't cost the earth I would definitely buy it and recommend it to people! Great product and so easy to use!!! Thanks kidspot for the opportunity to trial this!!!
emjay - 3:56 PM on Fri-2-Dec-2011 reply | message
Wohoo, about 1hour after I posted about getting my email the courier arrived with my box of boysenberry filling!!
I had 2 sheets of pastry in the freezer so we have used half of the filling to make apple and boysenberry danish pastries.
The packaging of ready to use piping bag is extremely easy to use and they were made in about 5 minutes! we then had to wait 20 minutes for them to cook :)
the filling is fingerlicking good by itself when it 'accidentally' runs over your finger instead of the pastry and would be really great to stir into yoghurts or pour over ice cream as well. Actually mixing it with icing sugar to make icing for cupcakes as described above would make a delishisly berry icing too!
I thought i over filled my danish while they were cooking but now they have cooled most dont look to bad.
Taste test = YUMMO!! infact better than the bought ones! the amount i put in ended up being perfect. beautiful round fruity flavour with an ever so slight berry tart. I will most definately be making these again, great for a fancy pot luck plate being so easy to make!! I will also definately be trying the other flavours, especially the chocolate one.
I will try the recipe for the chocolate brownie with rasperry swirl with the remaining probably this weekend.
Seriously multi functional product = Brilliance
THANKS KIDSPOT AND BARKERS
MAMANANNA - 11:24 AM on Fri-2-Dec-2011 reply | message
Made a cheesecake and used the boysenberry to swirl through it .Found it easy to use and pipe through ,good consitancy.The family loved it the boysenberry was not tart just right.I will be buying to use over christmas ,new year and can imagine I will buy to have on hand.The left over I am using in between a sponge cake with cream .
ChevMum - 10:29 AM on Fri-2-Dec-2011 reply | message
So excited about my courier package yesterday. It's just in time for a dessert I need to take to a BBQ Saturday. I'm going to do the lemon & passionfruit tarts on the box. Can't wait. Thanks. Will keep you posted.
AnnaES - 8:41 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
What prompt service! Got the email and then picked up our Lemon & Passionfruit flavour from the courier! Like nzchick I'll do the Lemon & Passionfruit Meringue Cheesecake recipe inside the pack after I go shopping. Thank you for the trial!
ankmika - 5:59 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
UPDATE POST-
Chocolate Crème- Barker's Patisserie Fillings

Gooey filled muffins are in the Oven cooking using the recipe from the Barkers free book.Such a easy recipe and it made alot of mixture I was able to fill 12 texas sized muffin cups. It said to blob the chocolate filling on top which I did but it didn't sink into the muffins (to make the middle chocolatey goodness) so I wonder if it will do that while cooking.Was very easy just to zip the bag and pipe out the filling and I had a wee taste on finger omgosh yum yum yum.So excited to try these muffins after tea.
Mr 6 years has already given away 4 off them to the next door neighbors and they are not even cooked yet....LOL
LindaK - 4:47 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
I used the Boysenberry filling to make one of the four recipes that came inside the pack (and there was even a fifth recipe on the pack itself; plenty to choose from!) I already had all the ingredients in the house for the Boysenberry Brownies, so that's what I went with.

Divine. Beautiful, and divine!

They came out pretty much like the picture, with lovely swirls of Boysenberry throughout the brownie; made me feel like a pro (and I am in no way a cooking pro). Served it up with icecream for myself, and yoghurt for my husband, with the sauce that was also made from the filling to go along with the brownie. We both really enjoyed it.

This is a fantastic, easy-to-use, clever addition to the cupboard for cooking. Really glad I received this and tried it. I definitely recommend it to other. Big thumbs up! :)
nikh74 - 2:39 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
yum yum yum!!! we want more - was the shout of my daughter and her friend both aged 4!!! taste - delicious, ease of use - easy. gooey muffins awesome!! yes would recommend. would probably buy again but would also try out a good quality jam as substitute. would love to try other recipes and flavours. well done barkers and thanks again. i know the muffins will be devoured by the end of the day! :)
Midgetwoody - 2:09 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
excited, excited, excited - i have just put my muffins with barkers filling in the middle (boysenberry - and yes they are real boysenberrys!) the bag was so easy to use and there was no mess! i have put the bag back into the original box to store in the fridge and this works great! i havent used all of the filling so im going to try the pav recipe in the next few days (you have 14 days to use the opened bag which i thought was great as normally you have to use things within 24 hours!) there was an great recipe book in the box too, and packaging is nice and it keeps the bag cool. thanks so much for choosing me for the trial, it is a yummy product and im going to try some on my icecream tonight too. MUMS - THIS IS YUM AND A VERY EASY PRODUCT TO USE!
emjay - 2:01 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Yipee Dipee Do Da! Just got my email to say i was selected! i had forgotten about these and am so excited, i hope they arrive tomorrow because I dont have anything planned for this weekend after a crazy 3 weekends in a row so to spend some time in the kitchen would be so fun!
cherrytf - 2:01 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Yay! Thanks for choosing me. Can't wait to try this out. Look forward to receiving my trial packet.
Mamabear - 1:53 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Just received my packet of Boysenberry filling and cannot wait to try it out! The recipes suggested look simple and yummy! Will try some out quickly and report back soon! Thanks for picking us :)
nikh74 - 1:52 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
ok so muffins in the oven and the boysenberry is so yummy i culd have eaten it straight out the packet. can't wait for them to come out the oven!!! not sure i'll be sharing many. perhaps only for review purposes! :)
MAMANANNA - 1:06 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Got mine today also I have made a cheesecake so will see how the family reacts tonight and post feedback .
nikh74 - 1:02 PM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
OMG!!!! it just arrived in the post and reading the recipe booklet i am so excited, the oven is on and i'm ready to go making the goey centred muffins for our school's carols in the park 2nite!!! great timing. my tummy is rumbling and i can't wait to try them and have a go at the other suggested recipes. thanks for picking us!! :)
aimzicol - 10:46 AM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
yum, i wish i could bake like that but then id just eat it all :P
ankmika - 9:44 AM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Yippi the courier just arrived with a box of Barkers-chocolate creme patisserie filling. They have given a decent sized amount in the box so there is plenty there to use for yummy deserts and baking. It looks really easy to use and there is a recipe booklet inside inside for gooey centred muffins/pavlova roll/decadent chocolate honeycomb mousse and chocolate tiramisu cups. Now the hard part is deciding what to make they all look so yummy!!! I read on the website that you can put it on vanilla ice cream or use as a sponge cake filling so there are sooo many options you can use the filling for I cant wait to try it out. The muffins look to be a winner (they will be a hit with the Partner and Son) and will report back after I have tried and tested this product..Thanks barkers and kidspot...
nzchick - 8:19 AM on Thu-1-Dec-2011 reply | message
Wohoo!! I just opened the door to the courier and opened my brand new box of lemon & passionfruit patisserie filling. I was SUPER excited that I got the flavour I really wanted too. There is a recipe inside called Lemon & Passionfruit Meringue Cheesecake which looks like heaven. I am going to have to make it! What perfect timing to find such an awesome product right before Christmas - my family and friends will think I belong in Masterchef. :) Will report back when I have tasted the finished product!
arnabanana - 9:25 PM on Wed-30-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oooh we'd love to try this!! (Well, I'd love to try it, not sure if I'd be able to share!!) I think I'd try the piping straight into the little pastry case thingees (like the photo on the top of the group), that looks delicious! Sounds like this would be really yummy whipped into a smoothie. Or spread into the middle of a rich chocolate cake. Mmmmm. Oh bother, I think I just put on 5 kgs just thinking about this!! :)
alismellycat - 9:25 AM on Wed-30-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would love to give these a try, my mother has always made the BEST muffins with yummy surprise fillings inside, these sound like a perfect and endulgent treat and simple to use, I was looking over the Barkers recipes on their site and already my mouth is drooling with the idea of a yummy Lemon & Passionfruit slice... mmmmmmm
ticklebear - 11:23 PM on Sat-26-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would have to try it in a muffin sounds yum wonder if you could pipe it into the middle of a pav?
Pollobahn - 12:57 PM on Fri-25-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to surprise one of my best friends who has just had a baby with some yummy muffins made with one of the Barkers special fillings. Yum!
KTasi - 4:06 AM on Fri-25-Nov-2011 reply | message
What a great idea, I've never actually noticed barker's in the baking aisle of the supermarket but then again, I never looked for such a product. just last night I tried to make my own strawberry filling for my muffins, it tasted yum but came out too runny. I love fillings in my baked goods and would love to trial Barker's in my muffins or as a pie filling. Anything to make life a little easier and faster so I have more time with my kiddies sounds good to me! : )
MaryMc - 8:54 PM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
I've never actually heard of these, but would love to try them, they sound yummy! Love the way they are ready to pipe!
blynda - 8:49 PM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum I would use the fillings in pies and make tarts, muffins, biscuits and try anything especially coming up to xmas
taylerr - 5:52 PM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum I'd love to be a review for one of the Barker's Patisserie Fillings. Each week one of the mums in my antenatal group takes turns to cook and I'd love to "wow" them with something yummy from this range.
ashes1985 - 10:12 AM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
Barkers Patisserie Fillings look like an easy way to add flavour to baked goods! I would try the filling in muffins or even a pie for dessert :)
fifilemon - 9:54 AM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
Barker's Patisserie Fillings look fantastic! Our family would love to trial these, being a stay at home mum we are back to basics and baking is a passion in our house so to be able to trial these to make something a little special would be amazing. They sound delicious and our family would love to trial these.
marikekaitlyn - 9:17 AM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow the lemon and passionfruit tartlets looks devine... would love to try it!
kaigey - 9:04 AM on Thu-24-Nov-2011 reply | message
mmm I would love to add a bit of zing to my kids snacks
CandyTheGun - 11:53 PM on Wed-23-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum yum these sound amazing. I'd like to try use them for everything I can think of mmm in muffins and pies possibly cheese cake.
Ruth4 - 9:30 PM on Wed-23-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try this it sounds so interesting! I try them as a filling in sweet bread or muffins, maybe use it for an alternative for xmas mince pies. Use as a filling between sponge cakes or even to swirl through home made ice cream. There are so many things you could do. what a great idea!
motheroffour - 12:23 PM on Wed-23-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum sounds fantastic!Count me in!! thanks
Sarahmurray - 12:13 PM on Wed-23-Nov-2011 reply | message
What is this stuff? I've never heard about it before. It does sound great and make baking much easier. I have been trying to make my desserts, cakes or muffins all the same each time I make them, however they always taste slightly different every single round. I'd love to try this product. Maybe I can bring some surprise to my hubby lol......
kiwiam - 10:21 AM on Wed-23-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh I would love to make a pavlova with a yummy filling swirled through the mix to make it a bit more exciting and flavorsome
Nipper - 9:40 PM on Tue-22-Nov-2011 reply | message
i have my fathers 50th birthday coming up and would love to try these fillings in the cake to give it a different flair, yumm, looks really good
byz - 1:48 PM on Tue-22-Nov-2011 reply | message
yummm, all the products look so delicious! We have so many birthdays coming in our family in the next couple of months so I would love to use the fillings for the most yummy cakes and desserts to spoil the birthday people : )
imrose - 12:27 PM on Tue-22-Nov-2011 reply | message
My Daughter Natasha 4 and I love baking together,we browse through magazines and books and select one each week to make.I simply lover this activity as i get the must needed help and great way to catch up with her.Now Daddy dear too has joined the bandwagon.I make everything the crust,filling everything from scratch but it becomes a bit too much for dear hubby to do so i would lover to gift him this as a gift and as a way of appreciation for helping in the kitchen.
I would use this as a icing on cakes cupcakes as i know how to make only the very basic ones...cant wait ti try it out
Greerfamily - 10:52 PM on Mon-21-Nov-2011 reply | message
Used these while working in a bakery - glad to see a version available for everyday households. Would love to give barkers a go - they have always been a favourite brand of mine :)
comfy - 2:24 PM on Mon-21-Nov-2011 reply | message
All of these baking ideas sound yummy. I would put mine into individual banana cream tarts, that way the children can enjoy them as well as the adults; and bite size pineapple tarts or pie.
ankmika - 12:09 PM on Mon-21-Nov-2011 reply | message
yum these look good I would make a pie to take for Christmas.
I don't do alot of baking but would love to get in to it as Im always enjoying my Grandmothers delicious home baked goodies so I would love to be able to do some baking and give some to her for a change...
Mutt - 9:06 AM on Mon-21-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummy . This would be really handy for the Christmas Pavlova or even the Ambrosia just to add a really nice twist to them. My father in law always has a homemade (by me) Pav for Christmas Lunch. Could also do mini tarts/ meringue pies as an added bonus this year, as both my daughters love lemon meringue pie. This year we are doing the whole family Christmas with both sides including all the nieces and nephews coming to our house so should be lots of fun and many many mouths to try these gorgeous fillings. Also with a staff Christmas party coming up soon would be really fantastic to try something new that is also quick and easy ands looks impressive.
EmmaR - 8:19 AM on Mon-21-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look gorgeous - I'd put them in a big pie with meringue on top, a bit like lemon meringue or banoffee pie YUM! The inhabitants would love this and can imagine it would go fairly quickly...yes please!
jafaj - 11:06 PM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
My mother just made the most amazing cake for my daughter's 3rd Birthday. I would love to try this product so I can make something as a thank you for my mum for everything she does to help me with my children. She is the best mum to me and if I have even a little of her skill should be wonderful to eat :))
Midgetwoody - 10:12 PM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
well ive always steered away from the kitchen when it comes to baking BUT over the past 6 months i have become a 'master chief!' i absolutely love cooking - so if you want to see if the Barker's Patisserie Fillings are easy to use - im defenlty your tester! thanks tons for the opportunity
Stacey21 - 9:27 PM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
they all sound pretty impressive to me! A friend of mine always adds really yummy fillings into the middle of her muffins - they taste great but when I make muffins I can never find time (or energy) to create a filling to add. These sound like they may be the perfect solution xo I have 3 children to make lunches for and I'm always wanting to add something special in with their boring ole sammies xo
judij - 8:31 PM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
YUM! I'd use the lemon & passionfruit as an icing on a vanilla cake - middle & top layers! I am a slight chocoholic so would love to mix the chocolate & booysenberry together as afilling for a swiss roll. I am hungry already! Roll on my daughter's birthday party where I can show these delights off!!
Shell - 6:06 PM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try this in our next batch of muffins, such a cool idea already being in the piping bag. I need some new ideas for Christmas Eve and I think this product would be awesome.
Hannah - 11:33 AM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound divine! I would love to try them out - the chocolate cream I would like to try on top of chocolate cupcakes and the lemon passionfruit I would love to make little tarts with
anit - 8:44 AM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
WOW>> these sound so convenient and easy to use method.. Would really love to try these for my family... we love our muffins and sponges.. would be ideal to fill them and make it gourmet style :)
vish - 8:41 AM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
We have never really tried Barkers products.... Would love to try something new.. perhaps in a swiss roll or something.. :)
potentialunlimited - 8:16 AM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound great - I love all the Barkers products we have tried. Last night I made Ice Cream Puffs with the ice cream added to the middle before you eat them. These fillings would be a fantastic alternative to icecream and very yummy!!!! Please pick our family so we can try this out.
kiwitrout - 7:02 AM on Sun-20-Nov-2011 reply | message
I have one daughter who loves making muffins with me so we could do muffins with a surprise in the middle. My oldest daughter is really into Masterchef (having a Masterchef birthday party next week) so we would try the recipes that come with the filling.
bereca - 11:31 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
These would be awesome to try, with the school holidays just around the corner I think there will be alot of baking happening in our house. Lemon and passionfruit sounds like an interesting flavour - I think it would be great in loads of different recipes and would go well as an icing on a citrus slice. I would certainly love to review this product.
rj - 10:01 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
These would be fab in cupcakes!! would love to try them with my little girls! especially the lemon and pssioonfruit with little butterfly wings! the other flavours would be great for tartlets and danishes and even loiuse cake - yum boysenberry louise cake!!
kiwinutter - 9:42 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
I think these would be great to try. I've never attempted muffins with flavouring in them - perhaps this would be a great opportunity! :)
kdc - 7:52 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG these sound like an amazing idea - I'm so in need of some quality "baking therapy" (peace & quiet in the kitchen by myself) and (if chosen to trial) depending on which flavour I received, would depend on what the end product would be! Maybe a unique creation is in order.
angelstar - 7:52 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
With my 4 children i am always baking. I would love to try as i need some new things to make. We have an upcoming school Christmas bake off so it would be the perfect time to try.
Twinsforus - 7:35 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oooo I would love to try these! My boys and I love making cupcakes and muffins, these would give them a special little kick!!
alzndex - 7:23 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummy yummy yum!! I've just started trying some new things in baking... Im not very good ( I don't like following recipes, I'm more of a chuck it in type of girl) I would love the chance to give these a go and impress the the mums in my coffee group :)
emma30 - 7:19 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound and look so yum. I quite enjoying baking especially with my 3 year old daughter. I think that the patisserie filling would be great to try in lots of different things I would love to try them in the middle of muffins or in between a sponge cake or in pastry shells.
Glenfelik - 7:04 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oooh yum! I would love to trial some of these.

I think that I would make some pastry shells and then take them to Playcentre (as a Mum we provide morning tea for the other mums)

I would stun them with my baking skills (something that until now I haven't been able to do LOL)
misstupac - 6:41 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
im a novice baker! ive been trying to bake for the past 6 months and i think im doing ok! everything has turned out the way they are supposed to lmfao. no complaints from my guinea pigs (aka family!!) yet :D im not a very creative person but would love to try these in cupcakes please!! yyyuuummmm.
shellcruise - 12:29 PM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
My daughter and myself are on a muffin kick so this would be perfect!!!! Yummm Chocolate Creme or even the Boysenberry or the Passionfruit would be fantastic!
shorrty4life - 11:27 AM on Sat-19-Nov-2011 reply | message
Omg Chocolate creme!! Sounds absolutely amazing! Would be gr8 in those Truffles at xmas time and also for making home made easter eggs for easter!! Wow i would love to try samples!!
naenae82 - 9:09 PM on Fri-18-Nov-2011 reply | message
ohhhh lemon an passionfruit sounds devine i cant wait to see if i am a lucky choosen winner if an barkers make the best concentrate juice so this stuff is gonna be good im sure of it heehee ok im hoping please let be great brain exploding yummyness
samstills5 - 11:43 AM on Fri-18-Nov-2011 reply | message
ooohhh - I would love to try it in cupcakes as a gorgeous gooey centre......or cheesecake or in little bitesized tarts.....yum!!! I would love to try this one out (and I know my family would loving eating the creations!) :)
Jubie - 9:40 AM on Fri-18-Nov-2011 reply | message
so many ideas!!!!! on pastry as a danish, in muffins, topping for jam biscuits, cheesecake flavouring, i think they would make awesome icing flavours too im sure there are a million other ideas too and would love to see my girl baking with them :)
Mumofone - 10:11 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
The Pavlova Roll or Lemon & Passionfruit Meringue Cheesecake the roll looks so yummy and the cheesecake as I love cheesecake. These would be great to use with my master chef (3 year old). It really depends on which flavour yum!
travelbugnz - 9:46 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
A cheesecake ... I love cheesecake and love to try new fillings
oommii - 9:25 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
If I'm chosen, I would use the filling to make one of the following (or maybe all of them...)
Sponge roll (possibly chocolate), Tarts or muffins with surprise fillings
JacqIAm - 8:42 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
I've tried various baking with fillings but it usually goes wrong as I never allow enough time to make the filling, so these would certainly make my baking schedule heaps easier :-)
nikh74 - 3:59 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
i would love to try these as we bake muffins a lot and have never tried fillings like these. they sound so delicious. the kids would love to eat them and might be presuaded to help make them.
cove - 3:46 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
oh yummy, i would love to trial one of these. I would def try them in either muffins or tartlets. Maybe in a sponge filling. Mmmmm. The choc would go well as a sweet pastry...
leighbert - 1:41 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum I would love to trial the lemon one. I was in their store recently and couldn't justify buying a jar! I think the lemon would be awesome on pancakes at breakfast time.
flatoutmum - 1:35 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would try and make some pastries. I have never attempted to make pastries before. I love baking and cooking. Both Mr 4 and Miss 3 love cooking so would involve them. I then would take the end product up to the Dunedin Parents Centre and share at our playgroup. I am sure the Mums/Dads would enjoy them and not to mention the children.
SandraG - 1:16 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
We would LOVE to try these fillings - they sound delicious. The 3 girls and I love to cook together and try new things (and hubby loves to eat them). Miss 2 (going on 3) is a terrible runaway these days - I'm always checking what she's up to. But when I'm cooking or baking she will stay with me and help for ages. Real Mother-Daughter bonding and great education for her. I also do fundraising catering for our local Plunket, and would love to try these in catering recipes.
Silverbabe - 1:14 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would put them into muffins perfect for lunchboxes.
amy - 12:54 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum! these sound absolutely delish.
i would definately use them in muffins - i enjoy making muffins as they are great to have in the freezer.
juliemarie - 12:03 PM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to sample these, my 3 year old and I are right into baking at the moment!
heitiki - 11:59 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yes please! I certainly like the idea of filling tartlets as they look lovely and impressive for very little work/mess! Also would use them to pipe filling into mini vanilla muffins for a surprise middle for the kids! Would also try other things depending on the flavour.
Coring - 11:42 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Hi there. I would use the filling to make an easy icing on a cake as my daughter loves a lot of icing on a cake. thanks.
adele - 11:10 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound so scrumptious! I would love to try the lemon & passionfruit one in an icing on a banana cake or in a cheescake. The boysenberry one sound yum too - I would probably use it in some muffins or cupcakes. Chocolate everyone in the family loves so would have to try it in all sorts of baking & experiment! I would love to trial one of these as I am always on the look-out for new ideas and something a little bit different.
mummy22 - 10:32 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
oh yummy these sound yummy! I would put the cream into the centre of maybe cupcake mix for a 'cupcake surprise!' My kids wjould love it. and me of course :)
bondi76 - 10:15 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oohh yum this sounds delicious!! I would use it to make some mini cheesecakes!!
cwarby - 9:58 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
I'd love to trial these!! I love baking, and have just gotten in to making cupcakes in a BIG way, and would love to see what new receipes I could come up with with these!
Dashes - 9:18 AM on Thu-17-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would love to try this product. We love baking, so I think we'd try and make some small pastries, yummy!
nickyh - 10:49 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow i would love to try this new exciting product. I enjoy baking with my 2 and 5 year old but need a little bit of "help" with great products. I would try this as an icing as this is something I am not usually good at. I can make the cakes no problem but struggle with the icing, especially to get a good flavour. I have also just printed out the Gingerbread House recipe as I have never made this before so maybe this product will help to decorate the house.
laynz - 7:38 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh, would love to try this, I have gotten into making cupcakes in a big way and this looks ideal for one I want to try.
mounty - 7:12 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
I love baking with my girls and i'm always looking for something new to try in our muffins and cakes.
Armywife - 3:55 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
ooohh, I think I might use them for muffin fillings, and also try them as icing!
silverstarz - 12:57 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look great. Would certainly help with my pregnancy cake cravings that I am having at the moment. Would make the cakes more exciting :)
pjandmaz - 12:31 PM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow these sound great. We would like to put them into some muffins or in between pikelets. Knowing my kids they would also top their ice creams with them and whipped cream.
wardma - 10:07 AM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum Yum yum! We would love to trial one as a family. My son is a budding chef and I know he would enjoy creating a sumptious dessert using the chocolate cream - he is mad on chocolate and would think he was in seventh heaven. Mind you it would also be fun creating something together.
skirts - 9:54 AM on Wed-16-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummy - what a fab idea! Would be a great way to try out new recipes and create some of our own, am sure Miss 7 would come up with some great ideas and the packaging would make it easy enough for Miss 2 to 'help' as well...
So many ways to use them, I think we'd start simpe with pastry,cakes and muffins, then get more creative - especially with pastries etc
angelbear - 5:57 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try making some lemon passionfruit tarts, but a look through my pile of recipes might inspire me to create something I have never attempted before! I think the ready-made fillings will be great to encourage people to experiment with more adventurous recipes by cutting out some of the hard work!
mamanfrnz - 5:49 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum, I saw these at the supermarket yesterday and very nearly bought one packet, they look sooo good! I could use them in many different ways as I love baking, but the first recipe would have to be a meringue tart, using either of the filings and flavouring the meringue accordingly.
shird - 4:35 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
Lemon and passionfruit gelati or pannacotta? meringue nests with boysenberry filling and cream? the possibilities are endless!
helen777 - 3:32 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
Hi, I have my son's 10th birthday party coming up beginning of December, so could try one of these delicious fillings then, no doubt it will be a hit!! I will impress all his friends and mine, will tell them the secret as the party ends :-)
julianne - 1:19 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG, this would be soooo fantastic. I thought about making the xmas cake this year, and it already seems too hard. Anything to make life easier and sweeter would just be awesome. All my fingers and toes crossed we get picked.
RaewynG - 1:10 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG - this is a dream come true!! I would love to try either the lemon and passionfruit or the boysenberry and would insert them into sneaky little desserts (chocolate molten cakes with a hidden berry surprise....) or into the kids muffins as a treat! Wow, I haven't been this excited for a long time!!!!! My baking always fails and NEVER looks like any recipe picture but this could be my secret weapon!!
jenjen - 12:20 PM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
Lemon and passionfruit sounds like it would be great on top of cheese cake! The boysenberry added to some good old apple crumble and the choc to ice a plain sponge sounds really good :)
terry100 - 8:43 AM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound delicious. I would pipe the Chocolate Creme into the middle of a muffin to create a "surprise" when you bit into it. The boysenberry flavour I would love to try in a sweet short pastry tart shell and top with meringue, Lemon & Passionfruit sounds like it would be delicious as an icing on a banana cake.
kazza - 7:55 AM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
my sister-in-law always makes impressive chocolate logs for xmas day.....so I think this year i'll buy an unfilled chocolate log fromPak n Save & with the help of Barkers Patisserie Fillings I'll blow everyone away with "my" chocolate log this year!!! I'm not that great a cook but really do try. I can make a beautiful banana cake & I could cut it through the centre & put Barkers filling in & make it into a sponge....immmmm yummy...... thank you
Ali - 7:07 AM on Tue-15-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try one of these delicious flavours! I love to bake and all my three children, 8, 6, and 2 enjoy helping me with varying degrees of success! Thanks for the opportunity.
caramel - 11:38 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I bake at least once a week and am always looking for new recipes or to put a twist on a favourite. Really enjoying making slices at the moment and would use these for icing or filling different slices. Yummy!!! Also tarts are a huge hit in our family so would have to make some of them!
AmcN - 11:21 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I'm one of the mothers that work full time with three children and can never find enough time to bake! This seems like the perfect thing that I can use to assemble with other premade stuff and not only make me feel good but also look good! Is this the solution to my guilt? I'll probably buy tart casings, or premade sponge cakes or supermarket pavs and top it with this. I know it sounds non innovative but this is reality in my life!
Mumma - 10:04 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
This is something I'd love to try on my grandchildren. The Barker’s of Geraldine fillings would make a lovely filling for inside a sponge cake. I can have one of my grandchildren who comes over once a week to help me make the sponge and then we will put the filling in with a dusting of icing sugar on top and serve it for a dessert after dinner. Now how yummy that would be?
christineDixon - 9:52 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
i would use the toppinhgs for pavlovas,Tarts,Pies, cupcakes,scones, icecream.
I would love to trial your Barkers products to make yummy home baking.
atasfairys - 9:47 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh my mouth is watering at all the different things i could make. Tart sounds yum yum, mm or a pie oh i just cant make my mind up. Guess i would have to if it comes in the mail which i am hoping it does.
Shelz69 - 9:46 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These seem very interest, I love to try new things out, I'm not sure yet how I would try them but maybe I would make pinwheel scones with them. That just one thought anyway. I'm sure I can think of plenty more before they get shipped to me.
emily1 - 9:45 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
my son and i would have lots of fun with these! We love to cook together, I think we would try to do something summery and beautiful, maybe a tart with the fruity fillings, or else some little cakes with the chocolate creme. Dellicious!!!
eleanor48 - 9:14 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oooh these sound incredible! I love baking, but if you've got both a filling and a pie crust or base or pavlova or whatever to make too it gets a bit overwhelming. If we're chosen to trial these I'll definitely be making muffins and pies, maybe topping a pav from the supermarket, maybe with cookies and icecream and some fresh fruit, hell we'd probably even spread it on toast! Please choose us, these sound delicious.
Blossom41 - 9:11 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummm! I would love to have a go at using these for cupcakes, some as a centre filling and some as an icing alternative. Also, the boysenberry would be great for homemade shrewsbury type bickies. Lemon and passionfruit meringue pie. Drooling just thinking about it.
Rose3 - 8:55 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look devine! i'd use them in fresh fruit cups, on mini pavs. pastry tarts. fruit flans, muffins, loaves. could you use them in a sandwich? would love to trial. Thanks
anahera - 8:20 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
mmm id love to use ths in a tart recipe yum
natsmum - 8:17 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound really yum - I am sure that the kids and I could come up with plenty of ideas to try these with - tarts, pav, meringues, muffins a pav roll - the ideas are endless. We would really love to try these out and share them with some friends and family :)
looies1 - 8:11 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
oh yummy my mouth is watering with the thought of these, I would be over the moon to trial these products they just sound amazing. Are these available to purchase at supermarkets now??
veronicad - 8:07 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow, these sound awesome!! I would happily trial this as an icing, in muffins and as a tart filling plus whatever else they recommend. I love baking but like most people struggle to find the time. I was just thinking I need to make baking more of a priority, as I find it so relaxing! Just reading about these and looking at the photos makes me so hungry! YUM!! I have a real sweet tooth, as do my three children. Keen as anything to trial, Thanks.
kosigus - 8:01 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
yum yum yum would love to try all 3 flavours! in biscuit rolls, in muffins, ambrosia flavouring, on a pav, endless oportunities :) my babysister is visiting from germany at the moment and she is a class A baker, am sure we invent something delightful!
Leightk3 - 7:50 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Well Im not much of a baker but I love baked goodies. Im a Chocolate freak myself and my hubby is a fruit fiend so I would love to try these and have my friends and family think I am a whiz in the kitchen!!! Hehehe!
hillys - 7:46 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG! this looks so yummy! makes me so hungry! My Tongans babies will wanna try it out! They are such a pig they will eat and get anything! they see on table!
annette - 7:38 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow, would love to trial any of these fillings, Lemon and Passionfruit mini tarts with fresh fruit would be devine
classypets - 7:07 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum yum yum I have my mother in-laws 60th coming up so I could make something with your scrummy filling and about 50 people could try it with all their feed back to so pick me + I love time cooking in the kitchen with my 3 year old.
ilovemy3boys - 6:45 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Omg my mouth is watering looking at these....we love making fresh fruit desserts etc over summer and these fillings look like they would come in very handy for my boys to create some scrummy fillings for the tasty treats they love! we would def love to tral these for you! :-)
rachaelsfun - 6:28 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
wow sounds soo yummmy and master 8 and his mum would love to trial this and they would use it as a tart filling , muffin mix or maybe as a yummy icing !!!! so please pick us!!!!
BJW - 6:18 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try out these Barker's Patisserie Fillings on the family by putting them into muffins and when the family bites into them they spurt out into their mouth. The whole family of five can review these so would be a real family affair.
happyfrau - 6:14 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
ooh, please pick me! We host a German style children's party at our house every Christmas eve (complete wiht a visit from the man himself of course) and these look like they would be great to help make some grown up treats for those of us who no longer arre young enough to sit on Santa's knee :)
gabbyr - 6:05 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
that looks yummy and good way to spark baking up, would love to try this.
KylieK - 5:39 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
mmmmmm yummy. I would LOVE to try these (I might even share with my kids)
kymmage - 5:33 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
these sound delicious as a muffin filling, or pie filling...as long as I could manage to get it into the baking before eating it. Would love to try this. That lemon passion-fruit is making my mouth WATER
wahine74 - 5:10 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
i bake as much as i can the nearest shop is about 10 dollars gas away from me and the nearest pak n save is 30 dollars gas away so when i go shopping sometimes i have to think ahead and get stuff for baking that i can afford, and i like to try before i buy
lottie - 4:24 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try this product. I do a lot of baking and its always nice to try new things. Also I seem to get a bit stuck on deserts so this could be perfect for me to give tarts a go :)
cookiez111 - 4:11 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I was a chef and now do a lot of baking for the family, I would love to try these Barkers fillings either in my creations or yours.
kimmo - 4:09 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I bake about 3 times a week with my son and daughter but unfortunately I'm not the best and only know how to make cup cakes or gingerbread men. I don't have the time or confidence to try fancy things, so this product sounds amazing. THe flavours sound so good I would be willing to try lots of new things !!! I also love the fact that you can seal the bag and use the rest at a later stage. What a great idea !! Just perfect for baking with kids who get bored if the making takes too long.
robyshack1 - 4:08 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
mmmmmmm....little bite size tarts topped with some fresh strawberries from my garden might be a go.....oh wait muffins....mmmmmm. Could try both! I love baking and would love to try something that is a bit different from my usual repertoire!
mblatch - 3:53 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I've been wanting to make some muffins (choc perhaps) make a hole in the top once cooked and fill with something delicious (Barkers Patisserie fillings - yes please!!!) then make some meringue and pipe on top of muffins - quite easy but impressive I think :)
AnnaES - 3:50 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
My kitchen skills are not advanced! but I'm keen to put my name down to give this a go! (I read they come with recipes which I hope would be basic enough for me to try! And I would choose one or more! of the recipes to try.) Maybe a filling for a cheesecake?
mumjess - 3:48 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I absolutely LOVE baking, I bake for my family, my coffee group and also for gifts. I've never tried these fillings, but i would love to, especially as a muffin filling! What a great idea. Would love to trial!
ChevMum - 3:48 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would love to trial these. So many delicious looking recipes but I think I'd start with Boysenberry Ripple Chocolate Brownies.
rachiej25 - 3:48 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would like to try all flavours in baking lots of goodies for family and friends for a pre xmas treat :-)
michele - 3:47 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would love to try any of these please-particularly like the look of the lemon passionfruit one. Would try filling a cake (or muffins) with one of them plus with cream or yoghurt (depending on flavour). Very convenient at such a busy time of year but look (and hopefuly taste) like you have made something extra special.
cornflakemum - 3:28 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
The muffins oozing with filling look divine! I would impress my husband by making a cheese cake with the lemon and passionfruit.
nixzen - 3:18 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh YUM - these look amazing!!!!!!! I have never heard of this product before and all of these look awesome! I actually have a drool on :p
TraceyF - 3:01 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sounds so so yummy. Depending on what flavour I would do different things with them. I would use the chocolate to make a moose (sp?) or to mix into muffins or even spread between the layers of cake. The lemon & Passionfruit would have to go on a cheesecake or maybe use as a filling for a lemon meringue pie. My list could go on and on. would love to try.
2ndtime - 3:01 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Num num! These look scrummy
Vegasmum - 2:59 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ooooh yum, I reckon they'd be yummy in filo parcels...banana would be great with all three flavors. Wrap banana topped with one of these flavours, in filo pastry. Baked till golden and served with a sprinkling of icing sugar and icecream/yogurt/cream. Yummo!!
Pinot29 - 2:57 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG!!!!!!!! those sounds delicious!! The Lemon & Passionfruit cries out cupcake filling yum yum. A Boysenberry swirl for a yummy creamy cheesecake. Oooooh and the Chocolate Creme cries out for choux pastry filling yum yum so making me hungry right now as have such a sweet tooth and I love creating devine sweets for friends / family to enjoy :-)
ingie83 - 2:57 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummmmmmm! My son & I love weekend baking, I have seen these and wondered what they would be like. Would love to trial them... I am guessing i would use these in muffins or as an addition to cakes in the icing.
k1nz - 2:46 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Fantastic! We love the barkers products, the shop in Geraldine is a must everytime we have a south island road trip! So many possibilities; I'm thinking chocolate eclairs with the chocolate creme first up...mmm...
ralf - 2:42 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try these fillings, and I'm sure my family would love the results, be great to try ready made yummy fillings insead of starting from scratch
tallsonn - 2:27 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Good on you Barkers....these look great! I would love to try one of the fruit flavours (lemon and passionfruit sounds devine) and have a recipe for a pavlova roll similar to that pictured above but mine is rolled in ground almonds instead of coconut. I would swirl the patisserie filling through some whipped cream and use that for the filling. The possibilities are endless, they would be great mixed with plain yoghurt. My fridge is stocked with Barkers curds, jams and chutneys so I have no doubt that this too is a delicious product.
bassplayer - 2:26 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Myself and my family would love to trial this product. We all love to bake, especially with easy to use quality products. I would use them in my pastry/cream square instead of jam - so it would be a more interesting flavour, especially the chocolate or passionfruit. I would look to use in muffins and sponge cakes also in meringue nests. I would also be adventurous and try some of their recipes on their website.
turtle - 2:24 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
depends what flavour. either tarts or muffins. i would really love to try one. they sound really yummy :)
eega - 2:20 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
We would love to try these out. Our 2 boys love cooking and baking so this would be great for them to experiment with. Oh, where to start with the recipes on their website...
hsmith - 2:17 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I like to make lemon tarts around Christmas and it would be nice to make tarts with different flavours. Also good in muffins, instead of jam in raspberry shortcake... the possibilities are endless.
ajpickering - 2:17 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
That roll with the toasted coconut looks devine. I would love the opportunity to sample one of these if they are egg free.
I make some wicked jam muffins (egg-free) that contain ground almond. I would use the boysenberry filling for in the centre. I could use the lemon/passionfruit one on top of a yoghurt & lemon cake. The chocolate one can go with anything but I'm having a try at making an egg-free pavalova so may use this on the pav with raspberries & strawberries.
Damn....... I'm hungry now and would like a cream bun, chocolate of course.
Mamabear - 2:06 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow, these sound great!! Half the work is done when you have a tasty filling, so great for a baking novice :) I would love to try out the Chocolate Tiramisu Cups, they sound divine. For everyday baking I'd love to use them inside muffins or add a dollop on top of biscuits for that extra special touch!
Nilithya - 1:58 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ooooh ooooh!! I'm making the Pavlova Roll!!!! :D These sound great!
Leckylocks - 1:56 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would love to try this product to make some little tarts for having with friends prechristmas. If the product is Gluten free then that is even better as I am always searching for ideas to spruce up a gluten free diet!
katj - 1:56 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Hi, I'd love to try these. I used to be a good baker but just find that I don't have the time now, so end up multitasking and burning a part of what I'm making. This looks like a great way of making something great but not taking so much time. I'd love to try little lemon/passion tarts, cakes and meringue type thing and adding yummy bit to muffins/cupcakes.
mumtotwo - 1:53 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow , with 3 enthusiastic bakers in my house ( though the 5 year old is more enthusiastic than capable ) the Barkers Patisserie Filling would definately be well received ! My kids love mufins so it would definately be used for that , maybe a filling in an Italian layer cake or a swiss roll ......I'm sure we can think of heaps more uses for it too , tarts , cheesecakes ......the list goes on :) . So between the old thing ( me ), the teenager ( my darling daughter ) and the 5 year old ( my son ) the filling would be well used and enthusiastically eaten !
antslave - 1:47 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look amazingly simple to use and being Barkers I'm sure they'll be easy to pass off as my own - their products aleays do taste just like homemade. The fruity ones would be great swirled through plain yoghurt for a simple desssert, the chocolate great to fill profiteroles, and all be be lovely in homemade icecream. I'd love to try them out, then maybe I cab get my local supermarket to stock them.
gonzze - 1:46 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
i would love to review these i would put chocolate moose in them. i would have to say the chocolate creme would be the one we would love but any one would be good to try. my daughter would love to have a go with them she could do fruit salad and whipped cream with chocolate chips on top. we would have so much fun trying all the different things we could make
nikkim - 1:44 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow - they sound so good! I'm thinking individual servings of cheesecake with either the lemon and Passionfruit or the boysenberry on top. I will be definately looking for these next time I'm at the supermarket!! We would soooooo love to trial!
Mondo - 1:43 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These sound great - am always on a look out for shortcuts with baking and this sounds perfect. The lemon passionfruit would be great in little tarts with meringue piped on top.
I'd also like the boysenberry filling in a good old fashioned fruit pie, maybe with a little fresh apple or in the middle of brioche that I bake (put it in the middle add more dough on top then bake. I'd love the chocolate in a decadent special ocassion cake. A great idea and I'd love to try them. Love the idea of the piping bag too.
smileybabe - 1:42 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
YUM! These sound amazing! I love this idea. I actually passed them in the supermarket and thought - hmm I must try some of that sometime (hopefully I will be selected to trial instead). I love baking and dabble in cake decorating however, sometimes with the pressures of being a mum I find it hard to make the fillings etc needed to make it "JINGLE BELL" as you put it (love the xmas'ness of that by the way) I think if I was lucky enough to trial this I would perhaps but them as a gooey yummy filling in muffins (some little surprise when you bite in) or perhaps, as choclate fillings for my xmas goodies this year, or over a cake or to glaze little custard tarts, or with fresh fruit platters, or in pastry cases, or as a twist on lemon merangue pies or ... Do you get the idea I have lots of ideas? I hope we get picked - YUM!
fireflymama - 1:41 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
After recently providing our childrens school gala with 10 boxes of homemade cakes and cupcakes/muffins, I think these fillings would provide a much needed point of difference for my wee cupcakes! Would love to try them....
WhitiMum23 - 1:40 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I'd love to try one of these-I've been baking constantly for the last couple of weeks, fundraising for my DH to attend the Xterra World Chapms in Hawaii. I'd love something new to give my baking a boost!
Amanda30 - 1:28 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow these sound divine and there are so many ideas going through my head right now. I'm thinking:
Lemon and Passionfruit on top of fresh whipped cream on a crisp pavlova that is soft and chewy inside.
New Zealand Boysenberry swirled through greek yoghurt, marshmellows, fresh summer berries, chopped dark chocolate and whipped cream for a beautiful Ambrosia.
Chocolate Crème sandwiched between two layers of rich chocolate cake.
It all sounds delicious and just in time for all the Christmss BBQs and parties! I would love to try this out and share with the neighbours ;-)
Mumof2Girls - 1:25 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
YUM!!! I would love to trial these... I've got some pastry cases in the cupboard that I wasn't to sure what to do with so this would solve my problem and of course O would have to try some in a batch of muffins :)
Jo90 - 1:22 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
mmm - yummy. I reckon the lemon/passionfruit one would go well with some thick yoghurt and ginger biscuit crumbs - layered in a tall glass to look pretty. Pain au chocolat would be great - not sure I'm up to making the pastry though!
kiwi - 1:21 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
wow these sound so great and time saveing ,will use them in middle if my muffins,and differnt filled sponges,and for toppings for puddings.
michp - 1:18 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Mmm...they sound devine. I would use in tarts, muffins or ice cream toppings!
kermie79 - 1:16 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Those fillings sound very good indeed.
With the Lemon and Passionfruit one I would make a simple 3 layer yellow cake with the filling in between and cover it with Iltalian Meringue. ( I have made a similar one already with 3 curds: lemon, orange and mandarin and it didn't last long).
With the New Zealand Boysenberry: I would make a chocolate brownie with swirls of the filling.
With the Chocolate Creme: I would make a simple chocolate pie with shortcrust pastry (homemade of course) and a dollop of vanilla cream.
Mmmm, I'm already salivating just thinking about all those :)
chopper59 - 1:14 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
i would love to try these. i would use it as a surprise filling inside muffins
GoMummyJo - 1:10 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I've not seen this in our supermarket yet. I'd love to try it out, on a bit of puff pastry perhaps and a quick burst in the oven.
BrittanyJWilson - 1:09 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I love the look of this product. Baking isn't happening as much as it use to after my second baby and being so busy working. I would put this either through a vanilla cake or some muffins. I hope I get a chance to try this product. Otherwise I may have to look out for it. It looks amazing!
mumof6 - 1:09 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum!!! I can think of so many uses for the Patisserie fillings. I could fill muffins, pastries, tarts and desserts. I would also use it for decorating cupcakes and cakes. It just looks so yummy and with christmas functions coming up I'm sure I could whip up something quick and easy with these fillings!
MAMANANNA - 1:04 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Every weekend I bake with my grandaughter or by myself baking goes to at least 4 homes where my children and grandchildren live.We would love to try ,with christmas coming we have a large family extended family to cook for over christmas new year .They may end up a regular on the shopping list.
Janet - 1:04 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Looks like it's lemon meringue tarts or was that boysenberry meringue tarts, oh well there's always chocolate brioche :)
Ashleigh - 1:00 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Would love to try the lemon or chocolate one in a tart! I have been to scared to try before! HA!
imamum - 12:56 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I am in need of smoething sweet and if it makes baking for Christmas easier than I am hooked! Would love to try this in mini decorated tarts or a sponge roll.
cbirch - 12:54 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Sounds YUM! Could use them to liven up anything that needed an icing top. I'm thinking of making baking gifts for xmas and these would be perfect to make them extra special!
KGolds - 12:31 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh yum! These would go great in pinwheel scones, muffins, might go good in some home made icecream or frozen yoghurt iceblocks mmmm, I'd try it as an icing too, oh and would be great for a type of cheesecake slice I make. Drooling already :) Needless to say, I'd love to trial!
eb - 12:28 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum! These sound delicious. Barkers products are always great, so I'm sure these will be too. So many ways to use them... I've just recently started making cinnamon brioche and had been trying to think of some other simple flavours to try. These would be perfect - chocolate AND boysenberry or lemon and passionfruit brioche. I'd also like to try them in baked cheesecakes and as a centre in muffins. And of course, little tarts - lemon and passionfruit swirled with yoghurt; chocolate topped with pecan; or boysenberry with a crumble topping. PLEASE pick me!!!! Better go and find some lunch - though toast suddenly sounds very boring (:
karinlee - 12:27 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look lovely, would love to try them rolled up in pav or sponge and to fill tarts with.
We would love to trial this and let you know just how nice it is :)
SandraA - 12:18 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Thank you for evoking a wonderfully vivid childhood memory - my late Gran would always bake vanilla sponges and top with a vanilla icing and passionfruit topping, mmm. I think this could be recreated by me now.

The Boysenberry one would be dreamy in choux pastry with a white choc topping, and Chocolate Creme - I think I speak for all of us when I say the possibilities are endless!
dayauon - 12:16 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
always wanted to bake log/roll cakes because they look so yummy. i think given the filling i would just to figure out how to bake the roll/sponge cake, lol! hope i'll be chosen to trial the product.
lynleyg - 12:01 PM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
OOh - this sounds great - please pick me! I'm thinking this would be great to make a quick and easy plate to take to a BBQ or picnic. Will have plenty of opportunity to do this in the next few weeks!
jopukeko - 11:56 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I am drooling just reading this. I love adapting recipes and this would be great in muffins or in pastry.
DaniTaylor - 11:56 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look delicious, what a great idea, always up for trying new things with baking and cooking! :) These would be fantastic in muffins or cupcakes! :)
nikkib90 - 11:51 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
This would be great to fill profiteroles with - possibly added to the cream filling - and then drizzled with chocolate (white or dark) - yum can't wait to see if we get to try it out!
ChristineC - 11:47 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Wow these sound great -last year I used to make these delicious Rubharb and lemon (2 different ones) tarts for all the bbqs and parties we went to, this year with a little one around that is just too hard - with these I would be able to buy some ready made pastry and fill with this and be done in no time - perfect.
They would also be great inserted into plain cupcakes as a yummy surprise.
Thanks for the chance to trial some.
Gillymama - 11:40 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh my goodness... my mouth is watering at the sight of that passionfruit filling!! I think I'd squirt a bit into my cupcakes so you can bite into a delicious mouthful, or fill into the shells of my homemade chocolates....or pipe between meringues with cream... or just eat a spoonful! Fantastic that the bag is easy to seal... if it lasted long enough!
nzchick - 11:35 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
YUMO!! I can't take my eyes off the passionfruit tarts on this page to be honest! That's the very first thing I'd want to make. What a great idea and perfect timing for Christmas day treats!! Would love to trial these please!!
jbutterfly - 11:35 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I think i would use them in cupcakes and also use them as an icing - then I could take them to my kids school as a chirstmas treat!!
soon2beMrsP - 11:28 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
OOOOOOOOO YUMMO........My fave dessert is a lemon meringue pie but it takes ages... so that lemon and passionfruit is sounding devine to me, would definitely try whipping up some mini ones with that!!
Seratone - 11:27 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look devine! Would love to give them a try. Anything that saves time when working full time and managing kids and events is fantastic!
sherwood2 - 11:25 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh yummy, mouth watering cupcakes half fill with mixture some patisserie filling in the middle more mixture on top, bake then ice with more patisserie filling mixed with butter icing.......mmmmmmmmm.
kayjam - 11:17 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I WOULD LOVE TO TRAIL THESE MY CHILDREN WOULD LOVE THEM I WOULD TRAIL THEM AND TAKE THE TO MY FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY THANK YOU FOR LETTING US TRAIL THESE
SarahK - 11:17 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh yum!!! these look so good!!! Im really into making cupcakes at the moment, and as the icing is just as much part of the cupcake experience, i would love to add some of these to some icings. Im thinking the lemon and passionfruit will taste fab when mixed with cream cheese frosting!
janinekiwi - 11:16 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
wow, I would seriously love to trial this product, Im always baking and often use the barkers lemon curd to swirl in cupcakes. This product sounds fantastic so I hope Im picked to trial it. :)
piglet - 11:16 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
ohh yummy, I would use them to swirl through my muffins before I cook them to add a bit of extra flavour. They'd make a nice topping over pavolva too, I think I'll be having to make lots of those to have after the bbq dinner this summer. Fantastic idea to use them to make icing too! Fingers crossed, would love to try these. Thank you!
Hil - 11:11 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
yum Yum YUM! These sound FANTASTIC. Can't help drooling over them. Would absolutely LOVE to try these. There are so many event's at this time of year that they would be perfect for :)
Joanne - 11:10 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummy!!! If I was picked to trial this product, I would like to use the product in Muffins as I love them and they always get eaten. Having said that, wouldn't mind giving it a go with a dessert dish as well. Thank You!
vickster444 - 11:10 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look awesome! I have a christmas get together coming up soon for the plunket group we were in, we are celebrating the fact that all the babies are now 5 and have started school! This would be perfect to be able to take along some tarts or muffins using the barkers fillings and I could get the opinion of lots of people on the taste etc! I think I would do 2 ways, some muffins or biscuits and some tarts, the chocolate or boysenberry sounds delicious! I was thinking I could even make a Pavlova and spread this on top!! Drooling thinking about it! Thanks!
Nessa - 11:08 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh yum. I would use these either for a get together with my friends or for my girls birthdays. I could also use to make my husband a special dessert. I would make wee tarts or a pavlova roll, as fillings inside muffins, the chocolate ones in profiteroles.
vikih - 11:05 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I write a food blog and love sharing my new creations on it. With Christmas and our families birthday season about to start I can see endless time saving uses...inside muffins, pavlova topping, tarts, bottom of creme brûlée...
Littletoes - 11:05 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ooh I'd love the chane to try these and make mini lemon and passion fruit tarts, and mini chocolate creme tarts for my babies first birthday!!
livandjimi - 10:57 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
YUMMMM, looks delish! would be great in the centre of a muffin :) Pick me ;)
tessa771 - 10:55 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum, these look amazing. I would have to use them for icing! Nothing beats a delicious icing on a big cupcake :)
tori - 10:55 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum these look so good would love to try them. The kids would love to try them to.
kiwimel - 10:54 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yum! I'd make little mini tarts with them - the perfect size to just pop in your mouth!
kaytie - 10:53 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
i would use them in muffins, but i would love to allow the kids to decorate biscuits or the tops of cakes with them, even the topping on a cheesecake for the passionfruit or boysenberry, we are not the normally family and big on chocolate flavours
mummaduck - 10:51 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
OMG my kids would love me forever if I made them little pattesseries... and all the other things you could do with these fillings... mmmm my mouth is watering and my waist is expanding at the thought lol
lynxgal - 10:51 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
This product sounds wonderful, I am always on the lookout for new ways to make my muffins more exciting so would definitely try it in them, could also use as a topping for sweet dessert pizzas. My family would definitely like to try this product.
Judz - 10:51 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ohhhh so many ways these could be used! I cant just pick one right now!! I bake alot and these would make tasty treat so much easier!
Would def use them when I have to do morning tea for the Play Center mums :)
suzboli - 10:50 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I'd love to be able to review this product and would try making some mini cheesecakes. I really enjoy baking and trying to make new things. The lemon passionfruit flovour sounds devine and with my hubby's b'day coming up I know him and the children would enjoy this!
lisap - 10:49 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
oooh my son would love to use these in muffins since they are in a piping bag, would be great to make something diff 4 xmas with them to.
lmiln003 - 10:48 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh yum! How I used these would depend the the flavour I got - I think the lemon and passionfruit would go lovely in a dessert, and the chocolate creme or the NZ Boysenberry would be yummy in muffins, slices, cakes etc
raewynmurray - 10:47 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Packaged in a piping bag - how easy to use. Could teach my 4 kids how to pipe properly!!! Fantastic. And me too, can never make a pipe bag properly!
Canne - 10:42 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I would make some amazing tasting (because i know they would be) desserts for Hubby's 40th birthday party for all to try
jdsmum - 10:42 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
ooh in muffins sounds devine!! or even as a topping ontop of cookies/biscuits/cakes! Would love something new to try/add to my baking
emjay - 10:42 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh my oh my oh my!!! I LOVE the look of these!! I would be seriously keen to try these out, if I got the chocolate one I would definately try the decadent honeycomb chocolate moose, that looks devine!! and if i got the fruity flavours i would love to try to make my own danish. also using them in the christmas pav would be a great idea. How inspiring! goodness actually I wouldn't know how to choose what to make first! I already love the Barkers Jams so would imagine these are also full of flavour.
lillynda - 10:41 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
This would put a new twist on my jam drop biscuits that my family love so much
teen29 - 10:41 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I love baking cupcakes for people at my work and my two boys! Would love to inject some Barkers filling into them! Yum-o!
twilightgal - 10:40 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
these look awesome! Every sunday is baking day in my home, lunches for the week and dessert night. These would def be awesome to try in mini cheesecakes, fruit tartlets. A nice fruity twist to custard pies maybe and oh so much more i could experiment with! We would love to trial this fab looking product you.
CatMumof2girls - 10:39 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
LOVE baking, this sounds fantastic!! Would love to trial, especially before xmas as if the family like it and its easy I will be using it for my xmas baking. I'm not sure which sounds yummier. I am a chocolate lover but also loves berries and passionfruit and lemon lol My mind is already thinking of a range of yummy treats I could try it with...cheesecake, muffins, ooo chocolate brioches mmm yum
Please pick me please :)
janette - 10:38 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
oh this would be awesome to trial, i have a birthday party coming up so would be a great opportunity to trial it on everyone.
IceKiwi - 10:38 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Yummy! I make my own short pastry so these would go perfect inside them i love trying new things they sound devine! Yes my mouth is watering.
bearcub - 10:37 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
this sounds devine, I have so many coffee groups coming up and this would be a wonderful to try something new. Yum
kimiwinkles - 10:37 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
yum yum!!!I would love to try it in muffins like above!! always nice to have a treat in the day..hard work running after a 2yr old and 7month old :)
NZGeekGirl - 10:36 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
These look amazing. I would love to try them out maybe creating some sort of filo tart for Miss 5's lunches or perhaps a surprise in the middle of a mini muffin.
nataliejane - 10:35 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
I love little tarts! so if I got picked with definitely be making some sweet little pastry morsels :)
cj - 10:35 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ohhh this sounds delicious!!! I am thinking they would be GLORIOUS in a meringue basket in the Christmas table! PLEASE PICK MEEEE!!! I NEED to try them!!!!
jjsmum - 10:35 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Ooooooh yummy!! I would love to be a reviewer of this - I would give it a go at trying a cheesecake :)
cherrytf - 10:33 AM on Mon-14-Nov-2011 reply | message
Oh wow! Having a hard time stopping myself from drooling. I only started baking 2 years ago, but have really been enjoying doing so and trying out new recipes. Would really love to have the opportunity to be chosen as a reviewer for this.


   
 
 
 
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