The perfect mazurek – made with prunes, caramel spread and chocolate ganache. It has a buttery almond shortcrust base, layers of rich flavours and, admittedly, plenty of calories… but the taste makes it all worthwhile! The flavours are perhaps more suited to
Cranberry and white chocolate tart is exquisite and so… Christmassy. It consists of a crisp biscuit base, homemade cranberry jam with a subtle hint of orange, and white chocolate ganache. Lightly decorated with rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries,
What can you make with rhubarb curd? A rhubarb and meringue tart is probably the first thing that comes to mind ;). I made individual tartlets, although you can of course make one large, classic-sized tart. I was feeling particularly lazy
Pecan pie bars are an irresistible combination of shortcrust pastry and pecans. They are impossible to stop eating and disappear in a single afternoon ;). They are baked in a rectangular tin and, once cooled, cut into squares and served that way.
Simply a wonderful plum shortcrust cake. If you are planning your first bake with plums this season, you can start with this recipe – you will not be disappointed. Perfect almond shortcrust pastry, delicate and slightly crumbly, melting in your mouth.
The famous Oreo and peanut butter pie. Pure decadence – a combination of a sweet and salty, creamy peanut butter filling, an Oreo biscuit base and chocolate ganache. You might think that one slice of this pie would be
Passion fruit tart is an even better version of lemon tart! Exotic flavours that you are sure to love. Easy to prepare, with the best homemade shortcrust pastry base. Passion fruit tart is refreshing and fresh, beautifully yellow and wonderfully spring-like, despite the weather outside ;).
Probably the best lemon mazurek you could possibly imagine. Very simple to make – we bake a shortcrust base for the mazurek and then top it with homemade lemon curd. Fresh and zesty, not too sweet, and sprinkled with crushed meringue. A delicious classic!
My favourite treat ever since we moved here. I discovered them at Cornish Bakery in Stratford-upon-Avon, a lovely place to stop for coffee and a warm mushroom and mozzarella croissant, not to mention the perfect Cornish pasties with different fillings.
A delicious, delicate mazurek combining many wonderful flavours, made entirely with egg whites. If you have some frozen egg whites, this is a great way to use them :). Bosnian mazurek is a nutty meringue mixture with hazelnuts, almonds and chocolate,
Has your hazelnut tree been particularly generous this year? Try these simple hazelnut cookie cups! Crisp pastry filled with a delicious hazelnut filling. All you need to make these little cups is a mini muffin tin and… a little patience to carefully line all 24 cavities
A tart that tastes just like a Bounty bar. Not merely similar – it tastes exactly the same! This no-bake Bounty tart features a crumbly chocolate biscuit base (yes, it will crumble a little when sliced), a rich coconut filling, a silky milk chocolate glaze and homemade
A fantastic springtime raspberry mazurek that is simply irresistible! Fresh, lightly sweet and bursting with intense raspberry flavour thanks to freeze-dried raspberries. Finished with crushed raspberries and crunchy mini meringues, this elegant Polish
A wonderful spring tart with a perfect shortcrust pastry, rich almond filling, roasted rhubarb and juicy raspberries. Every element works beautifully together – the sweet almond filling complements the tart rhubarb and raspberries perfectly,
A beautiful and delicate tart with a shortcrust pastry, silky vanilla panna cotta filling and tender roasted rhubarb. It looks stunning, tastes even better, and I have a feeling this panna cotta filling will become my favourite tart filling this year, paired with all kinds of seasonal fruit.
These rhubarb and strawberry crumble bars feature a delicious fruity filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery oat crumble. They’re quick to make, require no mixer, and are wonderfully crisp and crumbly. If you prefer, you can make them using rhubarb only.
Pear praline tart is autumn in dessert form. Sweet, ripe pears are baked in a fragrant praline filling made with toasted hazelnuts and almonds, all nestled in a crisp buttery pastry case. It looks stunning and tastes even better. If you love pears and nuts, this tart is sure
This cranberry cheesecake tart is one of the most delicious winter desserts I’ve ever made. And just look at those colours! A crisp buttery pastry, a silky cheesecake filling with a hint of orange, and a generous layer of homemade cranberry sauce come together