The famous bostock. A wonderful way to use up slightly stale brioche, challah or yeasted cake, if any happens to survive that long ;). This French pastry idea has gained international fame, and I am not surprised at all – delicious buttery yeasted
Syrniki (which I call twarożniki) originate from Russian cuisine, although they are also very popular in Ukraine and Belarus. These are fairly filling cheese pancakes (like small portions of cheesecake for breakfast), most often served sweet, and traditionally
Delicate mini Pavlovas in a beautiful seasonal version, topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries. Just like my recent rhubarb and pistachio pavlova, these meringues are made using the Swiss meringue method, which has become
A beautiful and delicate tart with a shortcrust pastry, silky vanilla panna cotta filling and tender roasted rhubarb. It looks stunning, tastes even better, and I have a feeling this panna cotta filling will become my favourite tart filling this year, paired with all kinds of seasonal fruit.
Passion fruit and milk chocolate mousse is a beautiful combination of two contrasting flavours. Served in individual glasses, it’s an elegant dessert that’s as delicious as it is impressive. Both mousses can also be used as components in other desserts or cakes
Classic lemon curd was one of my favourite discoveries after moving to the UK, and it has remained a firm favourite in our home ever since. I could happily eat it straight from the jar, but I also use it regularly to fill cakes, tarts and desserts. You may remember
This banana crème brûlée is a classic vanilla crème brûlée served with warm caramelised bananas. Simply irresistible! It’s impossible to stop at just one spoonful. Made with only a handful of ingredients and finished with its signature crisp caramel topping, this elegant
This chocolate tapioca pudding is a wonderfully refreshing dessert for warm days. One of its greatest advantages is that it can be made a day in advance, as it tastes even better well chilled and served with fresh strawberries. If you don’t have time to soak the
A timeless apricot classic – honey-roasted apricots with flaked almonds. Soft, lightly caramelised fruit paired with crunchy toasted almonds makes for an effortlessly elegant dessert. If you like, drizzle the apricots with a little Amaretto before baking
This strawberry yogurt panna cotta is a light, creamy and refreshing dessert, perfect for warm days. Made with thick Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries and a touch of maple syrup, it’s served in glasses with an extra spoonful of yogurt and fresh berries for a simple
This lemon self-saucing pudding is simply irresistible. It’s so delicious that, if it hadn’t been taken away from me, I probably would have eaten the whole thing myself! As it bakes, the mixture magically separates into a light, airy lemon sponge on top and
These Polish apple racuchy are an autumn must-bake! Made from my family recipe and enriched with juicy pieces of apple, they’re wonderfully soft, light and fluffy – almost like doughnuts. Simply irresistible!
Traditional Austrian apricot dumplings to celebrate one of summer’s most delicious – yet often overlooked – fruits. These soft, delicate dumplings are made with an easy quark (farmer’s cheese) dough that is wonderfully simple to prepare and, in my opinion
A delicate panna cotta flavoured with matcha green tea and white chocolate, served with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The sweetness of the white chocolate perfectly balances matcha’s distinctive earthy, slightly bitter flavour. I know matcha
These soft and fluffy yoghurt pancakes with fresh plums are a wonderful late summer treat. Just as with my strawberry pancakes, the plum halves or slices are added to one side of each pancake while it’s cooking, then the pancakes are flipped to finish
An irresistible tiramisu tart featuring everything you love about the classic Italian dessert in a new and elegant form. A crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry is filled with silky mascarpone cream, layered with coffee- and Amaretto-soaked ladyfingers, then
A delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert! This pistachio tiramisu combines creamy mascarpone, pistachio spread and fresh raspberries with all the traditional favourites – coffee-soaked ladyfingers, eggs and a dusting of cocoa. It’s beautifully creamy, delicately
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