A blueberry crumble slice that’s absolutely delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The base and topping are made from the same rich, buttery crumble dough, with plenty of juicy blueberries packed in between. A lovely alternative
A wonderful almond tart with gooseberries – absolutely everyone was delighted with its flavour :). Crisp, buttery pastry, tart gooseberries and an aromatic almond cream (known as frangipane) create a combination that’s hard to resist. A must-bake for every
Fyrstekake, or Norwegian almond tart, is a traditional and much-loved Scandinavian bake, also known as Prince’s Cake. What makes it so regal? Above all, the rich almond filling. If you’re a marzipan lover, this is definitely the cake for you!
Pears in syrup baked in a delicious almond filling and nestled in a crisp buttery pastry shell – a wonderful pear and almond tart! The almond filling, known as frangipane, may already be familiar to you from the raspberry Bakewell tart. As usual, the
This apple and cranberry cake is a fantastic twist on classic apple pie for cranberry lovers. The combination of apples and fresh cranberries is simply perfect. There’s no need to chill the dough or pre-bake the crust, so the recipe comes together quickly and easily.
A wonderful tart filled with vanilla custard and gooseberries. It combines my current favourite shortcrust pastry with creamy custard and tart gooseberries for a perfectly balanced dessert. Enjoy this wonderfully old-fashioned fruit while it’s in season and
A wonderful spring tart featuring creamy mascarpone, roasted rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Crisp, buttery pastry is filled with a simple vanilla mascarpone cream and topped with rhubarb and strawberries roasted in a fragrant orange and vanilla syrup.
A crisp buttery pastry base, a luscious strawberry and rhubarb filling, and a delicate cloud of meringue on top. Without a doubt, this is the best rhubarb and strawberry cake I’ve ever tasted (so far!). The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and light meringue
A classic apricot tart topped with a beautiful lattice of buttery shortcrust pastry. Sweet, juicy apricots pair wonderfully with crisp pastry, creating a truly irresistible summer dessert. For a delicious variation, replace 100 g of the apricots with fresh raspberries.
Raffaello tart with strawberries is another wonderful summer strawberry dessert and a beautiful treat for Mother’s Day. A crisp, buttery pastry shell is filled with a luscious coconut cream and topped with fresh strawberries and Raffaello chocolates. It’s always a crowd
A wonderful buttery crumble slice filled with almonds and juicy cherries. If you’re lucky enough to have a cherry tree in your garden and the first cherries of the season are ready to pick, this recipe is highly recommended! There’s nothing complicated
This cream cheese and strawberry tart features a crisp, buttery pastry shell filled with a smooth cream cheese filling and topped with juicy fresh strawberries. Its flavour is quite different from a tart made with mascarpone, thanks to the distinctive character of Philadelphia
French strawberry tart, also known as Tarte aux Fraises, is a true summer classic. It combines a traditional French pâte sablée pastry case – buttery, delicate and slightly sandy in texture – with juicy ripe strawberries arranged over a generous layer of silky
The ultimate spring classic – shortcrust pastry topped with rhubarb and meringue. This version features a vibrant rhubarb filling enriched with raspberries and a hint of orange zest, crowned with a tall, fluffy meringue that bakes into a beautifully crisp shell.
The perfect apple pie – quite simply the best I’ve ever tasted. This apple pie features an exceptional buttery pastry (a new favourite on the blog!) with a texture and flavour remarkably similar to puff pastry. It flakes beautifully and resembles a quick, shortcut version of traditional
A wonderfully crumbly oat slice packed with sweet summer strawberries and plenty of rolled oats. The oats absorb excess fruit juices, creating a rich, flavourful filling and a perfectly textured crumble. Simple, comforting and bursting with strawberry flavour
A wonderfully crisp rhubarb and custard crumble slice – an absolute must-bake during rhubarb season and for the May bank holiday! Perfectly balanced in flavour, featuring an aromatic shortcrust pastry made with brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger
A truly wonderful rhubarb and strawberry tart. It features a delicious buttery shortcrust pastry made with egg yolks and a perfectly balanced filling, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the gentle tartness of rhubarb. The pastry is used to line both the