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

A chocolate and rose cake with raspberries — perfect not only for Valentine’s Day, but for any occasion (or no occasion at all!) when you want to treat someone special. Soft chocolate layers are filled with delicate rose cream, raspberry jam and fresh raspberries.

Cheesecake with raspberry sauce — doesn’t that sound irresistible? The raspberry swirl is baked into charming heart shapes, making this a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day. This cheesecake is intentionally not too tall — made from a slightly smaller

A vanilla and orange cheesecake with a cranberry topping — delicious and beautifully festive, perfect for a Christmas table. Baked in a water bath to ensure a silky, smooth texture without cracks.

Delicate chocolate cupcakes perfect for an afternoon treat, soaked in a rich coffee syrup. Their texture is closer to a light chocolate cake — softer and fluffier than brownies. They rise without baking powder or bicarbonate of soda, relying entirely on well-whipped egg whites.

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

Cocoa ice cream with Oreo biscuits — a truly unique and irresistible combination. Made with coconut milk, which adds a subtle tropical freshness, these ice creams are egg-free yet wonderfully smooth and creamy. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying — highly

A simple yet delicious no-bake Lotus Biscoff cake. It’s made with layers of Biscoff biscuits, a creamy mascarpone filling enriched with Biscoff spread, a layer of blackcurrant jam to balance the sweetness, and finished with a silky Biscoff topping. It’s incredibly

Angel wings like you’ve never had before! This recipe comes from Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa, a renowned 19th-century cookbook author. The dough is rich in egg yolks and whole eggs, soft and quite loose — yes, you might be tempted to add more flour, but resist!

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?

I really wanted to make these with rhubarb — but, as luck would have it, I couldn’t find any in the local shops (most of them were closed because of the Royal Wedding!). Luckily, I had some overripe bananas at home — and they turned out to be a perfect substitute.

These oat and cranberry biscuits are probably the healthiest treats on the blog — and suitable for many with dietary restrictions. They’re made without flour, eggs, milk or refined sugar, and contain only a minimal amount of fat. With a festive twist from dried cranberries

These redcurrant cupcakes are not only delicious but also irresistibly pretty — made with seasonal fruit and finished with a beautifully tangy redcurrant glaze. They’re perfect for picnics, garden parties and summer gatherings. The glaze not only

I absolutely love tangy desserts — the sharper, the better! And these lemon and rhubarb muffins are exactly that kind of treat. Sweet yet pleasantly tart, filled with plenty of rhubarb and finished with a crisp sugar topping. They’re wonderfully soft, rise beautifully

Roasted plum ice cream — full of juice, deep fruity flavour and a beautiful pastel hue. For that lovely pinkish-purple colour, it’s best to use plums with dark red flesh (though any variety will work, just with a different shade). This is a Philadelphia-style ice cream

Waffles — but make them luxurious! This elegant waffle “cake” is a fun and unusual way to serve a classic favourite. Whether it turns out more like a cake or a gateau depends on the size of your waffle maker. I used a smaller one to create a more delicate, refined look.

A beautifully soft and fluffy yeast cake, filled with curd cheese filling and juicy cranberries, shaped into an elegant braid. It smells incredible while baking, tastes even better, and simply melts in your mouth. If you prefer, you can swap the icing for a classic crumble

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.