This poppy seed braid is a sweet, twisted yeast loaf filled with poppy seeds. It isn’t a traditional poppy seed roll (makowiec) – the filling is simply sweetened ground poppy seeds, so it can be served just like a challah: with your favourite jam or toasted and enjoyed

Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas delicacy with a long history, originating in the city of Siena in the 13th century. There are no words to describe just how delicious it is! Its texture is most similar to nougat – slightly chewy and sticky, intensely flavoured

A gingerbread cheesecake, although nothing stands in the way of calling it a cake. An incredible combination of many noble festive flavours: warming spices, cheesecake, rum, cinnamon, plum preserves and Amaretto… The cheesecake and gingerbread layers are baked

Strawberry sorbet is light, intensely fruity, refreshing and… low in calories ;). Frozen strawberry purée with the addition of lemon juice, which helps the sorbet retain its vibrant colour. A strawberry sensation!

Looking for something nutty and light to nibble on? Of course – biscotti, the famous twice-baked Italian cookies. This version combines toasted hazelnuts and ground coffee for a wonderfully autumnal treat that’s delicious and quick to make.

The series of pistachio treats with crispy kataifi pastry wouldn’t be complete without this pistachio and strawberry dessert :). I simply layered everything you love into glasses and added fresh, juicy strawberries. The result is a viral Dubai-inspired dessert

Fig and cinnamon cheesecake is an exceptional dessert and one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had in a long time. Which is rather surprising, considering I’m not particularly fond of dried figs ;). The combination of nuts, figs, cinnamon, orange and creamy cheese is

Half sponge cake, half Pavlova – a delicious twist in the form of a summery strawberry dessert. This double meringue strawberry cake is made with simple ingredients, comes together quickly and, although quite sweet, tastes absolutely heavenly. It’s a bit like combining

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

The recipe for these chocolate plum preserves, commonly called “plum Nutella”, is almost as old as my blog itself, which I started more than ten years ago. Back when I was posting my first shy recipes on Moje Wypieki, this luxurious version of plum preserves was

Banana cheesecake? Why not? Everything is worth trying at least once ;). This banana cheesecake is lightly sweet, fragrant and wonderfully delicate. It’s a little different from classic cheesecakes, but incredibly delicious. It pairs beautifully with dulce de leche and would be

On 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, I baked these beautiful butter rose cookies using my favourite shortcrust cookie dough. The dough is wonderful to work with. The key to success lies in understanding your oven: if it’s not hot

Flour tortillas are a type of Mexican flatbread, cooked on a hot pan until lightly browned and puffed. They’re perfect for making wraps and can also be used as the base for many other dishes. In our house, they’re a quick snack loved mainly by the children, who fill them

A creamy baked pistachio cheesecake with a rich pistachio flavour and a delicate sour cream topping. Until now, you could find a recipe on the blog for a pistachio cheesecake made entirely from scratch. Since pistachio paste (pistachio butter) has become

A soft and fluffy homemade sandwich loaf made with yeast and requiring only one rise. Perfect for homemade sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with fresh butter and your favourite toppings. It easily beats store-bought sandwich bread – it toasts beautifully

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.

An incredibly delicious dessert – hot plums baked under a buttery almond crumble topping. Perfect for an afternoon treat when it’s cold, rainy and windy outside and you’re holding a bowl of this warm, comforting dessert in your hands. Highly recommended!

You won’t be disappointed. These whole wheat bran muffins are wholesome, nourishing, moist and delicious. And you won’t feel guilty if you eat two at once ;).