Bedfordshire delicacy, Chocolate Toothpaste, is back on the menu

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IT combines a pastry case with chocolate mousse and a squirt of cream, and just one bite brings back memories of yummy school dinners in noisy canteens.

Of course, we’re talking about Chocolate Toothpaste! Or perhaps it’s not so obvious, as it appears this sweet treat was confined to the tummies of those from Bedfordshire only.

There is no definitive answer on where the (slightly unappetising!) name of this much loved cake-cum-tart comes from, but rumour has it that the ‘toothpaste’ element refers to the consistency of the chocolate mousse. Yum.

But where do you find this much-loved dessert if you’re no longer at school? Reporter Lauren Archell, tracked down the delicious dessert to take a trip down memory lane.

The Mill Yard Caffe, on Mill Street, Bedford, have this week introduced a version of the local delicacy to the menu.

Recommended as a perfect accompaniment to their Kimbo Expresso, the portion is a perfect combination of pastry and filling.

Sandwich Express, also on Mill Street, have an equally scrummy version of the childhood treat on offer. With a thicker pastry and mousse, the dessert felt very naughty – but incredibly nice!

If you have a recipe for Chocolate Toothpaste or know somewhere that it is on sale please let us know.