THE RUBY MARCHIONESS
Jewel-bright cranberry sharpness, balanced by restrained white-chocolate sweetness and a composed, elegant crumb
The Ruby Marchioness entered Society as one already accustomed to attention.
Raised within a household known for its refinement and reach, she grew amid generous tables, polished rooms, and a quiet expectation of excellence. From an early age, she developed a taste for brilliance — flavours that sparkled, colours that caught the light, and compositions that lingered long after the first impression.
Her travels beyond the city only sharpened her discernment. There, she came to admire contrast when handled with confidence: bright cranberry notes lifted by a smooth white-chocolate grace, each enhancing the other rather than competing. Where others sought comfort or excess, she favoured clarity, balance, and distinction.
By the time she was welcomed into Society, her reputation had preceded her. She was neither novelty nor indulgence, but a presence — vivid, jewelled, and impeccably composed. Her arrival brought a sense of scale and occasion, as though the room itself had been subtly enlarged.
Today, The Ruby Marchioness holds her place with ease. She is not romantic, nor is she restrained. She is luminous, assured, and grand in bearing — a reminder that elegance may shine just as brightly as it soothes.
At her best when served just warm, allowing the white chocolate to soften while the cranberry remains vivid and bright. A brief rest after warming lets her sharpness and sweetness settle into perfect balance.
Coffee & Tea
Best accompanied by a flat white or lightly pulled espresso, whose gentle bitterness frames her jewel-bright fruit.
A refined Darjeeling or Earl Grey suits her equally well, lifting her cranberry notes with clarity and poise.
Cold Sips
A cold brew or lightly iced Americano mirrors her brightness without dulling her edge.
For a softer pairing, a chilled latte lends creaminess while allowing her tartness to remain in command.
Creams & Complements
A spoon of lightly sweetened mascarpone offers an elegant, cultured contrast.
Crème fraîche brings gentle acidity that echoes her cranberry sharpness.
Fresh pear slices or a few additional cranberries provide a clean, vivid counterpoint.
For a Finer Moment
Served warm alongside vanilla or white chocolate gelato, she becomes luminous and composed.
Presented with almond biscuits, white chocolate shards, and jewel-toned fruit, she takes her place effortlessly on a refined dessert board.
Best enjoyed on the day of baking, when their centres remain soft and their edges hold their refined crispness.
Short-Term Keeping
Store in an airtight tin or jar at room temperature.
They will remain at their best for 2–3 days, retaining their tender centre and gentle chew.
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat, as the chocolate may soften.
To Restore Their Composure
Warm gently in a low oven (around 150°C) for 3–5 minutes.
This will revive their molten heart and revive the browned-butter aroma beautifully.
Longer Storage
Cookies may be frozen if required.
Place in a well-sealed container or bag, removing excess air.
Defrost at room temperature, then warm briefly to return them to society-worthy condition.
Notes on Texture
Sourdough cookies naturally deepen in flavour over time. Their edges may soften slightly after the second day, but their muscovado warmth and chocolate richness remain reliably composed.
WHEAT flour ( WHEAT flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, dried whole MILK, whey powder (MILK), emulsifier (SOYA lecithins)), dried cranberries (cranberries, pineapple juice from concentrate, sunflower oil), sourdough starter (WHEAT flour, water), unsalted butter (MILK), golden caster sugar, light brown muscovado sugar, EGG yolk, baking powder (raising agents: disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate; rice flour), bicarbonate of soda (raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate), sea salt (anti-caking agent: sodium ferrocyanide), vanilla extract (water, ethanol, sugar, vanilla bean extract).
Suitable for: Vegetarians
Allergens: See ingredients in CAPITALS. Made in a kitchen that handles gluten, milk, eggs, nuts, peanuts, sesame and soya
Vividly Tart. Elegantly Sweet.
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