Rhubarb tart with custard cream, although this popular custard is also known as French pastry cream (crème pâtissière). I use it in cakes and desserts, cupcakes, éclairs… it’s probably my favourite recipe for this cream. It’s a must in this tart – it holds its
Rhubarb curd tart with Italian meringue was made to complete the set with these rhubarb tartlets :). I have to admit that homemade shortcrust pastry works better in tarts than a biscuit base: it is more stable and, of course, more delicious. It
A delicious no-bake chocolate tart with a chocolate biscuit base and fresh blueberries. Rich and intensely chocolatey, but not overly bitter, thanks to the milk chocolate that makes up most of the filling. The filling is a thick, luscious chocolate ganache made traditionally
An incredible crumbly cranberry cake, taken to another level with the addition of brown butter. It tastes divine – the buttery, melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust has a wonderful nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the tart cranberries. With flaked almonds, cinnamon
Bavarian apple cheese cake tart is a wonderful autumnal bake. It is like a traditional cheesecake on a shortcrust base, with the delicious addition of apples, cinnamon and almonds :). Unassuming in appearance and quite low – more like a tart – it definitely tastes better than it looks.
A wonderful and simple summer tart with strawberries and lemon curd! A biscuit base, a light curd cheese filling, a layer of lemon curd (I always keep some in the fridge – I simply can’t be without it!) and juicy fresh strawberries. Could there be a better tart to welcome
A delicious Polish Easter mazurek made with milk powder and coconut on a chocolate shortcrust pastry base. It keeps very well at room temperature and stays fresh for a long time. It is easy to make and here I have decorated it with coconut and Raffaello pralines, but the
Stracciatella tart with strawberries is a wonderful tart filled with mascarpone cream and grated chocolate, topped with a generous layer of glossy strawberries. It tastes absolutely delicious and looks stunning! I highly recommend it for the upcoming Mother’s Day :).
Papierówka apple pie is a delicious seasonal apple pie made with the tart, early-season apples so popular in Poland. Outside the papierówka season, you can also make it with other tart varieties of apples. Delicate shortcrust pastry and delicious gently cooked apples make this
This shortcrust cake with custard and raspberries is the perfect recipe for right now, when raspberry season is in full swing and we can enjoy the sweetest, sun-ripened berries :). It has everything you love – the best buttery shortcrust pastry
This wonderful almond plum tart is already known to you in its rhubarb and pear versions. I won’t pretend that plum season wasn’t simply an excuse to bake it in a new flavour combination ;). This almond tart, with its frangipane filling made from butter, sugar
This Polish apple pie with meringue topping is an absolute autumn favourite :). Your favourite shortcrust pastry, homemade filling made with tart apples and a delicious, crisp, cloud-like meringue topping… It is simple to make and stays fresh for a long time
An extraordinary apple and walnut tart: crisp, buttery pastry, a layer of apples and a delicious walnut filling… Autumn is in full swing, so let’s make the most of what it has to offer. Perfect with a mug of warming tea.
The best traditional Polish homemade apple pie. Made with a simple pastry that comes together in just a few moments, with no need to pre-bake the base. The filling is deliciously tart and flavoured with cinnamon, although you can also use grated o
Nocciola Mazurek is an Easter bake inspired by the flavour of Kinder Bueno, made with a sweet hazelnut cream. Absolutely delicious! Toasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate and pieces of the popular chocolate bar add even more flavour and texture.
A delicious and wonderfully easy no-bake tart with white chocolate and strawberries. The vibrant red strawberries, creamy white filling made with Philadelphia cream cheese and white chocolate, and dark Oreo base create a beautiful contrast.
Frosted mazurek is a traditional Polish Easter mazurek made with classic shortcrust pastry and topped with a generous layer of frosting and almonds, baked together to create a delicate, meringue-like topping. The recipe dates back to 1879 and comes
Dubai-style mazurek is a fusion-style take on the traditional Polish Easter mazurek, combining a crisp cocoa shortcrust pastry base with the hugely popular – and delicious – Dubai chocolate. It’s well worth trying, especially if you enjoyed my Dubai-style chocolate tart.