Tag: custard powder

A simple yet delicious butter cake with a subtle custard flavor, apples, and cinnamon. Wonderfully soft and tender, perfect with a glass of milk for an afternoon treat :). Makes a large tray bake!

A classic sponge cake with pastry cream and strawberries — simple, timeless and always delicious! Yesterday, someone commented on Facebook: “I’ve been looking for a sponge cake with cream and strawberries recipe on your blog.” Honestly, it was almost embarrassing

The classic British dessert trifle probably has more flavour variations than Polish dumplings 😉 — although the most traditional version is simply strawberries, jelly, custard and whipped cream. Traditionally, the base of the dish is filled with fruit set in jelly.

A wonderful festive treat :). This is a truly indulgent cheesecake – with a cocoa shortcrust base, a deliciously creamy cheesecake layer with peaches, and a poppy seed and coconut topping. Tall, rich and incredibly satisfying. It’s one of those classic Polish cheesecakes

A wonderfully delicate blackberry cheesecake – absolutely delicious :). Thanks to baking in a water bath, it doesn’t sink and has a light, almost soufflé-like texture, similar to Japanese cheesecake. You can also bake it traditionally without a water bath

A classic butter cake with rhubarb, almonds and… custard powder :). It gives the cake its lovely vanilla flavour, aroma and beautiful yellow colour. The rhubarb is prepared in advance by tossing it with sugar and leaving it to sit for a few hours. This draws out excess moisture

A delightful “cookie-style” shortcrust cake – softer than traditional pastry, enriched with ground almonds. Everything is baked at once, with no need to pre-bake the base. The redcurrants bring a refreshing tartness, making it perfect for summer days, while

Here’s a delicious idea for mini mango cheesecakes – perfect for hot summer days. A small, chilled treat straight from the fridge with a tropical twist. Quick to make and bursting with summer flavour!

This cherry cheesecake is a true summer classic – creamy, rich cheese filling studded with juicy cherries, sandwiched between two layers of buttery shortcrust pastry. For best results, prepare the pastry a day in advance and chill it well, making it easier to grate.

Strawberries are currently at their best – and at their most affordable – so it’s the perfect time to make the most of them (and their vitamin C!). While they’re of course healthiest eaten fresh, if you’re in the mood for a simple butter cake, I can wholeheartedly recommend this recipe.

A delightful blueberry slice with custard – featuring a buttery almond shortcrust base, a light vanilla custard cream and a glossy blueberry topping. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert, cut into neat squares and you can even bake it as a tart if you prefer. With all the flavours

Mini rhubarb cheesecakes topped with a little strawberry jam and crushed meringue. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!

A rich and intense chocolate cheesecake, based on a recipe by Nigella Lawson. With a chocolate topping and a biscuit base, this is a truly indulgent dessert. Traditionally made with cream cheese such as Philadelphia, I prefer to use Polish curd cheese, finely ground three times.

A delicious gooseberry cake with a delicate hint of coconut. It is made with a buttery sponge base, topped with gooseberry custard (I used red gooseberries, though green ones work just as well), a light cream layer and a soft coconut meringue. The meringue is not crisp

Irresistibly creamy mini cheesecakes with a sweet caramelised sugar crust, inspired by the classic crème brûlée dessert. These crème brûlée mini cheesecakes are quick and easy to make, although you’ll need a kitchen blowtorch to create the signature caramel

A delicious Crème Brûlée Tart – there’s no denying this combination is irresistible. Crème Brûlée Tart is an elegant dessert, a refined interpretation of the famous French classic. Silky, smooth custard topped with a thin layer of caramelised sugar. The tart is surprisingly

Blueberry swirl cheesecake makes the perfect dessert. It’s an easy cheesecake with a biscuit crust, a curd cheese filling, and a beautifully swirled top made from blueberry purée. Although this cheesecake is typically a summer dessert, frozen blueberries let you

Any season is the perfect time to bake a fluffy cheesecake ;). This time, it’s a cheesecake made with plenty of milk powder. This recipe may remind you of a previous fluffy cheesecake on the blog. It’s just as delicate and incredibly airy! A combination