Austrian apricot cake (Marillenkuchen) is a classic summer bake that is hugely popular in Austria. It features a light, airy sponge topped with rows of fresh apricots, making it both simple to prepare and beautiful to serve – every slice gets its own perfect
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 chocolate twist on the classic Italian Amaretti biscuits you’ve already come to know and love. Thanks to the addition of cocoa powder, these soft almond biscuits are like little bites of brownie – chewy in the centre, richly scented with almonds
These festive spiced gingerbread brownies are the perfect Christmas treat for chocolate lovers. Rich, fudgy brownies are infused with warming gingerbread spices and studded with chunks of gingerbread biscuits. I used shop-bought iced gingerbread
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
Another bake inspired by the Dubai chocolate craze :). These intensely chocolatey brownies are topped with a generous layer of crunchy pistachio kataifi filling and finished with a silky chocolate ganache. If you love Dubai chocolate and don’t mind an extra
Dubai chocolate needs little introduction these days. Even if you haven’t had the chance to taste it yet, you’ve almost certainly seen it all over social media. The now-famous combination of chocolate, pistachio paste (or pistachio spread) and crisp kataifi pastry is inspired
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
Spitzbuben are delicious buttery sandwich biscuits with their characteristic little “window” filled with jam. They are a traditional part of Advent and Christmas celebrations in German-speaking countries and originated in South Tyrol. Their British counterpart
Ricciarelli are delicious almond biscuits traditionally associated with the city of Siena in Tuscany. These Italian treats have the characteristic shape of a grain of rice, with a lightly crisp, cracked exterior and a wonderfully soft, chewy centre, much like macarons.
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!
Light, fluffy and utterly delicious – that’s the best way to describe this Russian Apple Cake. Firm, tart apples work particularly well, though any variety will do. In Poland, we’d probably call it a sponge cake with apples, because that’s exactly what it is. The cake
Basque cheesecake has never been so luxurious. This pistachio version takes the classic Basque cheesecake to a whole new level and may well become your favourite way to make it! Rich, creamy and packed with pistachio flavour, it has the signature
Blackcurrant-coloured macarons filled with a silky blackcurrant curd enriched with Crème de Cassis liqueur. The vibrant and sweet purple shells contrast beautifully with the lightly tangy filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness.
Fresh green American-style whoopie pies made especially for St Patrick’s Day, which is just around the corner. If you’re celebrating—or even lucky enough to have the day off—be sure to bake these little “frog cookies”, as my children called them. 🙂
Inspired by the classic American cherry pie, this delicious crumble cake features a generous layer of juicy cherries sandwiched between two layers of buttery, almond-scented shortcrust crumble. It’s baked in a springform tin, with the base partially baked first for
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.