Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas delicacy with a long history, originating in the city of Siena in the 13th century. There are no words to describe just how delicious it is! Its texture is most similar to nougat – slightly chewy and sticky, intensely flavoured
A gingerbread cheesecake, although nothing stands in the way of calling it a cake. An incredible combination of many noble festive flavours: warming spices, cheesecake, rum, cinnamon, plum preserves and Amaretto… The cheesecake and gingerbread layers are baked
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
This apple and cranberry cake is a fantastic twist on classic apple pie for cranberry lovers. The combination of apples and fresh cranberries is simply perfect. There’s no need to chill the dough or pre-bake the crust, so the recipe comes together quickly and easily.
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!
If you’re craving a chocolate boost, this chocolate bark will certainly provide it. Dark chocolate is filled with rum-soaked prunes and toasted hazelnuts for an irresistibly rich combination. Best of all, it’s completely no-bake, making it perfect for hot
Torta Paradiso is a delicate, buttery cake from Italy, served here with cream and strawberries. The cake is credited to pastry chef Enrico Vigoni, who owned a pastry shop in the city of Pavia in the mid-19th century. He created an exceptionally light and
A wonderful tart filled with vanilla custard and gooseberries. It combines my current favourite shortcrust pastry with creamy custard and tart gooseberries for a perfectly balanced dessert. Enjoy this wonderfully old-fashioned fruit while it’s in season and
A phenomenal meringue topped with roasted rhubarb! For some time now, I’ve been making meringue using the Swiss meringue method – and this is the first recipe of its kind on the blog.How does it differ from the traditional French method? The preparation is different
A quick dessert for the weekend! Crisp, flaky puff pastry topped with a refreshing lemon cream and plenty of fresh raspberries. The cream is wonderfully light and delicate, making this an original yet incredibly easy dessert to prepare. I highly recommend
This yoghurt cake with rhubarb and raspberries is absolutely delicious! The yoghurt cream is inspired by the sour cream filling from my recent strawberry cake. Combined with roasted rhubarb, raspberries (frozen work perfectly out of season) and plenty of
The most delicious spring meringue cake! The tartness of the rhubarb and strawberries beautifully balances the sweetness of the meringue. Four delicate, marshmallowy meringue layers are sandwiched with whipped cream and fruit, creating a truly irresistible
The best brownie of the season! Rich, intensely chocolatey, melt-in-the-mouth and packed with juicy strawberries. Chocolate and strawberries are a classic pairing that never fails to impress with its simplicity and flavour. I guarantee you’ll come back to this recipe
A wonderful spring tart featuring creamy mascarpone, roasted rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Crisp, buttery pastry is filled with a simple vanilla mascarpone cream and topped with rhubarb and strawberries roasted in a fragrant orange and vanilla syrup.
A crisp buttery pastry base, a luscious strawberry and rhubarb filling, and a delicate cloud of meringue on top. Without a doubt, this is the best rhubarb and strawberry cake I’ve ever tasted (so far!). The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and light meringue
A classic apricot tart topped with a beautiful lattice of buttery shortcrust pastry. Sweet, juicy apricots pair wonderfully with crisp pastry, creating a truly irresistible summer dessert. For a delicious variation, replace 100 g of the apricots with fresh raspberries.
Raffaello tart with strawberries is another wonderful summer strawberry dessert and a beautiful treat for Mother’s Day. A crisp, buttery pastry shell is filled with a luscious coconut cream and topped with fresh strawberries and Raffaello chocolates. It’s always a crowd