Apricot and raspberry crumble is one of those wonderfully simple desserts with an absolutely irresistible flavour. Apricots and raspberries work beautifully together — you simply have to try this combination this summer! And when you add the perfect buttery crumble topping
These Italian pistachio cookies are so delicious that it is worth making a double batch straight away ;). These are not your ordinary pistachio biscuits — there is no flour in them at all, they are made almost entirely from pistachios. Crisp on the outside, soft and
A wonderfully lemony Basque cheesecake! Rich, ultra-creamy and full of fresh lemon flavour, with the signature deeply caramelised top. It feels wonderfully spring-like, despite the winter weather still lingering outside ;). It now joins my delicious collection of Basque cheesecakes.
If you love a classic British bread and butter pudding, I think you’ll really enjoy this rhubarb version. This bread and butter pudding with roasted rhubarb combines buttery brioche, creamy ricotta and slightly tart rhubarb which becomes soft and wonderfully
Traditional Danish brunkager cookies made with warming spices, muscovado sugar, candied peel, and almonds. Crisp, aromatic, and perfect for Christmas baking. Brunkager — traditional Danish Christmas cookies — literally translates as “brown cookies.
These famous cinnamon swirl buns, inspired by one of the popular American bakery chains, have already become iconic. Although the original recipe remains a secret, it’s definitely worth trying this homemade version of Cinnabons — just as delicious! Fluffy yeast dough
Right after making crema catalana, I churned a batch of Catalan ice cream. The ice cream tastes just like the original dessert, so if these are your flavours, don’t wait too long to make it ;). These are traditional egg-yolk-based ice creams, prepared the classic way
These charming festive cookies are Pfeffernüsse — traditional German Christmas cookies, also popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. They’re a bit old-fashioned and often overlooked, but truly worth rediscovering. Their defining feature is a bold blend of warming
A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for
The classic British dessert trifle probably has more flavour variations than Polish dumplings 😉 — although the most traditional version is simply strawberries, jelly, custard and whipped cream. Traditionally, the base of the dish is filled with fruit set in jelly.
Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert served during Halloween and Thanksgiving in both the USA and Canada. It consists of a shortcrust pastry baked in a deep dish (I used a deep tart tin), filled with a smooth mixture of pumpkin purée, cream and warming spices. The filling
Baci di dama are Italian “kisses” — small, buttery hazelnut cookies sandwiched together with a layer of chocolate, as if joined in a sweet kiss. It’s a timeless combination: hazelnuts and chocolate — one that never really gets old. These cookies are
Torta Mimosa is a beloved Italian classic, traditionally baked to celebrate International Women’s Day. The crumbled sponge on top is meant to resemble the small, fluffy yellow blossoms of mimosa (silver wattle), which bloom in early spring across Italy and are
Once, at the beginning of my baking journey, someone more experienced told me that Pavlova is not a “fruit salad” — you should stick to one type of fruit. Oh, how wrong they were. Or perhaps Pavlova has simply evolved so much that no combination surprises anyone anymore?
Another take on the iconic “burnt” and ultra-creamy Basque cheesecake — this time enriched with tahini. This halva-inspired version is baked at a high temperature, just like the classic, giving it that signature deeply caramelised top with a slightly toffee-like flavour.
French pain d’épices is a traditional spiced loaf, similar to gingerbread but sweetened with honey and flavoured with warming spices such as ginger and aniseed. Originally, it was a type of sourdough bread that matured over several months, as honey fermented with rye flour.
Mexican buñuelos are a beloved sweet treat, shaped like thin, crispy discs and traditionally enjoyed during the festive season and throughout Carnival. In flavour, they’re closest to Polish faworki (angel wings), but their texture is uniquely crisp and beautifully blistered.
Mazariner are decadent Swedish tartlets made with a buttery shortcrust pastry, filled with a delicate almond mixture and finished with a tangy lemon icing. Traditionally baked in oval moulds, though a standard muffin tin works perfectly well. The pastry is wonderfully crisp