Blueberry buns are still a summer favourite :). Here’s a delicious version topped with a light mascarpone cream. Soft, classic yeast buns are filled with plenty of juicy blueberries, finished with a buttery crumble topping, then decorated with mascarpone cream and
They smell of the forest, of summer, and bring back all the memories we’d like to keep… I’m sure many of you still have frozen blueberries tucked away in the freezer. This recipe works just as well with fresh or frozen wild blueberries, or blueberries.
A delightful lattice-topped blueberry pie inspired by the classic American favourite. It’s filled with plenty of juicy blueberries (or blueberries can be substituted with cultivated blueberries) and encased in perfectly buttery shortcrust pastry. In hot weather, remember
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
A classic blueberry cake that’s an essential part of blueberry season. This is the kind of cake that tastes like summer – soft, buttery, filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a crisp, golden crumble. It’s simple to make, yet both beautiful and delicious :).
A blueberry crumble slice that’s absolutely delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The base and topping are made from the same rich, buttery crumble dough, with plenty of juicy blueberries packed in between. A lovely alternative
A simple and speedy tart: just 3 minutes of preparation plus baking time! The only requirement is having a good-quality ready-made puff pastry in the fridge (fresh or frozen, but preferably made with butter rather than margarine). I like to buy good-quality fresh
Apple and orange cake with cinnamon is delicious and quick to make. The addition of orange gives this simple apple cake a completely new dimension and makes it anything but ordinary ;). I like to serve it with crème anglaise.
A simple upside-down peach and raspberry cake inspired by the blog’s Melba series – including the favourite summer peach and raspberry pavlova cake and the no-bake peach cheesecake. This cake is delicate, enriched with ground almonds and made with buttermilk
Sometimes the simplest bakes are the best. A light and fluffy gooseberry cake topped with a little crumble and a dusting of icing sugar… perhaps a little old-fashioned, but still absolutely delicious :). Highly recommended!
A wonderful almond tart with gooseberries – absolutely everyone was delighted with its flavour :). Crisp, buttery pastry, tart gooseberries and an aromatic almond cream (known as frangipane) create a combination that’s hard to resist. A must-bake for every
Quick and easy yoghurt muffins with gooseberries and a sugar topping. The addition of Greek yoghurt makes the muffins exceptionally soft and helps them stay fresh for longer, while the slightly tart gooseberries perfectly balance their sweetness. Delicious served warm
What happens when you add grated marzipan to an ordinary cake? Magic. A delicious, moist cake with gooseberries and marzipan. The marzipan keeps the cake wonderfully soft and tender, and gooseberries and almonds are always a perfect pairing :).
An unusual combination of cherries and almond amaretti biscuits in a simple butter cake. This cherry cake is easy to make and requires very little effort. The amaretti biscuits and almond liqueur give it a unique flavour and aroma. A perfect recipe for a summer
A combination of moist, fluffy and delicate coconut cake with apples and coconut icing. A true gem among simple butter cakes! The ingredients are easy to find – you can pick them up at your local shop, or perhaps you already have them in your pantry. The coconut
Half sponge cake, half Pavlova – a delicious twist in the form of a summery strawberry dessert. This double meringue strawberry cake is made with simple ingredients, comes together quickly and, although quite sweet, tastes absolutely heavenly. It’s a bit like combining
Pears in syrup baked in a delicious almond filling and nestled in a crisp buttery pastry shell – a wonderful pear and almond tart! The almond filling, known as frangipane, may already be familiar to you from the raspberry Bakewell tart. As usual, the
An incredibly delicious dessert – hot plums baked under a buttery almond crumble topping. Perfect for an afternoon treat when it’s cold, rainy and windy outside and you’re holding a bowl of this warm, comforting dessert in your hands. Highly recommended!