Plum clafoutis is a wonderful French classic – a melt-in-the-mouth dessert somewhere between a baked custard and a flan, yet even creamier in texture. The addition of ground almonds pairs beautifully with fresh, seasonal plums. It’s wonderfully
Pistachio crème brûlée is an irresistible dessert for pistachio lovers. Rich, silky and intensely pistachio-flavoured, it’s finished with the crisp caramelised sugar topping you know and love from the classic French dessert. Impossible to resist!
Are you a fan of the classic French dessert crème brûlée? Then you’re going to love these cupcakes filled with silky vanilla pastry cream and topped with a crisp caramelised sugar crust. “Delicious” hardly does them justice! Each cupcake is filled with crème pâtissière, topped
Peaches and coconut are a perfect match. Add a crisp buttery crumble and what more could you ask for? This coconut peach crumble with vanilla is a simple, quick dessert that’s perfect for an afternoon treat.
What makes the perfect chocolate soufflé? It should be delicate and light, with the texture of a chocolate mousse. Moist, but not runny (this is not a chocolate lava cake). They say that if you place a teaspoon into the centre, it should slowly sink under its own weight…
It’s so good to be home! As much as I love travelling, there’s definitely a lot of truth in the saying, “There’s no place like home.” Do you know what I missed the most? Homemade pancakes! I made a batch almost as soon as we got back, once we’d restocked the
Amaretti biscuits are my absolute favourite of all almond macaroons, so I decided to use them in a crumble topping. And I’ll be honest with you—this almond crumble is at its very best with ripe, juicy pears or soft, sweet damsons. Raspberries would
I’ll admit that after making drop scones, I was left wanting a little more. As good as they are, ordinary griddle cakes just aren’t my favourite. What I really love are pancakes! I’d never tried making them with pineapple before, and since it’s one of Pola’s
A delicate blueberry panna cotta with a silky-smooth texture, served with whipped cream and fresh blueberries. It’s my perfect dessert for the weekend :).
A comforting winter dessert, perfect for the time of year when apples are one of the few locally grown fruits still in season. It’s quick to prepare and, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, makes an elegant and delicious dessert.
The series of pistachio treats with crispy kataifi pastry wouldn’t be complete without this pistachio and strawberry dessert :). I simply layered everything you love into glasses and added fresh, juicy strawberries. The result is a viral Dubai-inspired dessert
Flour tortillas are a type of Mexican flatbread, cooked on a hot pan until lightly browned and puffed. They’re perfect for making wraps and can also be used as the base for many other dishes. In our house, they’re a quick snack loved mainly by the children, who fill them
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!
Oat pancakes for breakfast or dessert. Made without flour or refined sugar. Instead of flour, the batter uses finely ground oats, which absorb moisture very well, making the pancakes slightly drier in texture. What makes them truly delicious are the toppings
An absolute must during redcurrant season! This classic fruit crumble is buttery, comforting and filled with the wonderful aroma of summer berries. Best of all, it takes just a few minutes to prepare. A perfect dessert for warm summer days.
Another classic British dessert, alongside trifle, and perhaps the most famous dessert made with gooseberries. This version is a little lighter than the traditional recipe, as the whipped cream is combined with Greek yoghurt for a fresher, lighter texture.
Chia pudding with strawberries and granola is a delicious and light dessert for strawberry season. I soak chia seeds in coconut milk overnight so that on a summer morning I can enjoy a quick and easy treat layered with fresh strawberries. Crunchy granola
Mangomisu is a fresh, tropical take on traditional tiramisu. Ladyfingers are soaked in a fragrant mixture of mango purée and orange juice, then layered with a light mango mascarpone cream and slices of fresh ripe mango. A few strawberries add extra colour