Majorcan almond cake is an interesting and simple cake to bake – made with just a few ingredients and no flour. The main role is, of course, played by ground almonds (without skins), while freshly grated citrus zest and cinnamon add wonderful flavour.
For me, this pecan tart earns the title of tart of the year (if I were to give out such awards). The combination of pecans and golden syrup is truly one of the best flavour pairings. It is no surprise that it is an essential part of the table during American Thanksgiving :).
A classic recipe for the best strawberry semifreddo. An Italian dessert served sliced straight from the tin, with the texture of the finest ice cream. No ice cream maker is used in this recipe, which means that to achieve a light and fluffy semifreddo we do not need the air
Semifreddo is a frozen dessert that is much easier to prepare than ice cream and does not require the use of an ice cream maker. It should be served partially frozen, which makes it more velvety in texture. This raspberry and limoncello semifreddo recipe does
Another delicious way to use up leftover festive chocolates. This Coconut Pavlova combines a crisp white meringue with coconut cream, mango sauce and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. It’s a wonderfully tropical combination – light, refreshing
A double chocolate Pavlova means double the joy :). This smaller Pavlova is made with just four egg whites and features a crisp shell with a soft, marshmallow-like centre. It’s topped with Nutella cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and finished with Maltesers.
A true British classic and one of the most beloved puddings in the UK. Sticky Toffee Pudding is a moist, rich date sponge served warm and drenched in a luscious toffee sauce. While the sponge itself is made with dates, the real essence of this dessert lies in the decadent toffee
Madeleines are charming and delicate French little cakes. I hope you know and love them as much as I do :). Baked in their distinctive shell-shaped or mini shell-shaped moulds, they are simple, elegant and surprisingly quick to make. I can’t wait to try them
The first edible chestnuts have already appeared, so it’s worth knowing how to prepare them and what to do with them – and of course, we’ll be focusing on the sweeter side of baking. You may remember roasted chestnuts being sold on street corners
Chocolate pots de crème (little pots of chocolate cream) are a classic French speciality. With a texture somewhere between a light chocolate mousse and a silky chocolate custard, they make a wonderful dessert for a Valentine’s Day dinner or any special occasion.
I chose to make the marshmallow fluff filling for a reason. I simply cannot imagine these cookies with any other filling. Of course, chocolate whoopie pies can be filled with another light cream, Nutella or even plum preserves, but they absolutely must be
Brown butter rhubarb crumble is one of the simplest and most delicious ways to make the most of rhubarb while it is in season. In this recipe, rhubarb takes centre stage without the addition of any other fruit, allowing its distinctive tart flavour to shine through.
Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert made with layers of sponge biscuits soaked in strong coffee, covered with a rich mascarpone cream and finished with a dusting of cocoa or grated chocolate. It is served thoroughly chilled, usually alongside an espresso. In Italy
An outstanding courgette cake baked with olive oil and packed with walnuts, cinnamon and ginger—full of autumn flavours. Then comes the lemon glaze, which adds a wonderful burst of freshness and just the right amount of zing. The glaze complements the cake beautifully.
There is nothing better for hot summer days than homemade ice cream or sorbet! 🙂 I have shared a raspberry semifreddo without eggs before, but today I am bringing you a classic version made with egg yolks and whipped cream. Prepared according to the recipe
This rhubarb bake surpasses even the classic apple Tarte Tatin! It contains everything I love: buttery shortcrust pastry, tangy and refreshing rhubarb, and caramel—not too much, just the right amount. Like the traditional Tarte Tatin, this tart is baked upside down:
I absolutely love these bread rolls. Their appearance reminds me of my favourite rolls from Poland, but here comes the surprise: they are actually a French and Belgian speciality! 🙂 They are delicate in flavour, wonderfully soft inside, with an exceptionally crisp and crunchy crust.
Continuing with the almond and plum theme, here is a wonderfully rustic Italian almond plum cake. It comes together quickly and requires no mixer — simply combine the ingredients with a whisk. Thanks to the generous amount of ground almonds, the cake stays moist