Pear and cinnamon sorbet is a sweet, intensely pear-flavoured frozen dessert. The cinnamon isn’t essential, but it works wonderfully here, making the sorbet taste almost like a traditional apple pie… You can also replace the cinnamon with freshly grated ginger
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 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
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 phenomenal meringue topped with roasted rhubarb! For some time now, I’ve been making meringue using the Swiss meringue method – and this is the first recipe of its kind on the blog.How does it differ from the traditional French method? The preparation is different
Here’s a classic preserving principle that’s especially useful when making homemade jams and preserves: combine fruits that are naturally low in pectin with fruits that are rich in it. In this recipe, sweet strawberries are paired with redcurrants
Chocolate-dipped frozen banana pops are a wonderful summer treat for children and a fun homemade alternative to shop-bought ice creams. Frozen bananas coated in chocolate and covered with your favourite toppings are simple to make and absolutely delicious.
This recipe is perfect for anyone following an elimination diet, especially those who cannot eat eggs or dairy products. This vegan babka is exceptionally light, soft and fluffy – a large yeast cake with a feather-light crumb that many traditional
Yesterday, our parents arrived for a three-week visit – yippee! My mum is a huge fan of chocolate-covered prunes, so I made these especially for her arrival. These chocolate-covered prunes with marzipan are absolutely incredible – even better than shop-bought
Majorcan almond cake is an interesting and simple cake to bake – made with just a few ingredients and no flour. The main role is, of course, played by ground almonds (without skins), while freshly grated citrus zest and cinnamon add wonderful flavour.
I wondered whether this recipe deserved a place on the blog. But then I remembered we’ve already had recipes for lazy pierogi and pumpkin fritters… it would be a real shame not to include traditional Polish potato pancakes :). I’m quite certain that many of you
The first edible chestnuts have already appeared, so it’s worth knowing how to prepare them and what to do with them – and of course, we’ll be focusing on the sweeter side of baking. You may remember roasted chestnuts being sold on street corners
The famous “dropped” sponge cake can be described in many ways, but one word says it all: genius. You may already know its classic white version, one of the most popular recipes on my blog. And I completely understand why—I’ve never found a better
This is my favourite recipe for a classic sponge cake. It contains no baking powder and does not sink after baking. The sponge cake rises solely thanks to properly whipped eggs and the careful folding of flour into the mixture. The recipe comes from my good friend Ania
Ladyfingers—the perfect sponge biscuits. Truly perfect. They are indispensable for tiramisu, chilled cheesecakes and countless other desserts. Perhaps they will even become your children’s first homemade biscuits? Made without baking powder or artificial improvers
We love this fruit cake for its soft texture and delicate crumb. It is quite different from a traditional rich fruit cake, as it contains no added fat and no raising agents. Like a classic sponge cake, it rises solely thanks to properly whipped egg whites. Some people find
Coconut and blackcurrant ice lollies are a wonderfully refreshing vegan dessert. Made with just three ingredients and no dairy, they rely on creamy coconut milk (or coconut cream) and the vibrant flavour of blackcurrants. Frozen in ice lolly moulds, they