I can already hear you: “Oh, come on – who needs a recipe for crepes?” I used to make them without a proper recipe, simply mixing flour, milk and eggs and getting on with it. But ever since I picked up Michel Roux’s Eggs, this is the only way I make them…
A beautifully seasonal meringue topped with blueberries – a true taste of summer. This recipe uses a slightly different method for making the meringue, which gives it a wonderfully crisp exterior and marshmallow-soft centre. The yoghurt cream is a lovely twist
A summery tart showcasing one of the true treasures of Polish gardens – blackcurrants – paired with a luscious vanilla cream. This blackcurrant tart has a bold, distinctive flavour, perfect for those who appreciate the fruit’s natural tartness. It can just as easily be made
The very essence of summer. These classic raspberry ice creams are made the traditional way, with egg yolks, resulting in a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture. With raspberry season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to give this recipe a try!
A beautiful no-bake raspberry ombre cheesecake made with plenty of fresh or frozen raspberries – over 700 g in total, plus extra for decoration. Soft shades of pink create a stunning layered effect, from deep raspberry to the palest blush. Each layer contains
These vibrant green yoghurt cupcakes are another delicious bake made with fresh spinach. Topped with a light whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries, they’re wonderfully moist, soft and gently citrusy. Baked in decorative (and sturdy) cupcake cases
I’d been meaning to make chocolate ice cream for ages, but never quite had enough freezer space for an ice cream maker… until now. And it was absolutely worth the wait. Homemade chocolate ice cream is something else entirely – it shouldn’t even share
A deliciously moist chocolate cake topped with a light strawberry mousse made from blended strawberries, finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The combination of airy strawberry mousse and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. Well worth making while strawberries
An incredibly delicious, refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake with a biscuit base, topped with rhubarb roasted in honey and vanilla. Truly a showstopper. Its light, delicate texture and gentle citrus flavour remind me of the classic British dessert lemon fool
For those who enjoy fresh, zesty flavours, this one’s a real treat. This passion fruit mazurek is baked in a tart tin and filled with a beautifully tangy, creamy filling bursting with tropical character. It’s a slightly more modern take on the traditional Polish Easter
Cassis Cake – chocolate cake with blackcurrant cream and meringue. Cassis cake is a truly delicious layered dessert made of soft chocolate sponge, filled with blackcurrant cream and blackcurrants in jelly, and topped with a crisp chocolate meringue. Intensely fruity and refreshing,
I’ve always wanted to create a raspberry version of a wonderful blueberry cheesecake. My earlier attempts at making a baked cheesecake with fresh raspberries weren’t very successful. That’s where freeze-dried fruit comes to the rescue. This raspberry
A popular, well-loved and above all delicious layered cake — Balladyna. Balladyna is made up of two layers of delicate cocoa sponge, a light curd cheese cream, crisp biscuits, dulce de leche and, of course, a raspberry jelly topping. It’s a full tray bake
This no-bake “3 BIT” cake is so popular it hardly needs an introduction ;). I was asked for the recipe by a friend of a friend — in fact, an English lady who buys this cake in a Polish shop here in the UK. As you can see, it’s loved across different cultures! As Joey Tribbiani would say:
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.
Normandy apple tart, as the name suggests, comes from a region of France famous for its finest apple varieties and exceptional Calvados. This is a classic French tart — simple yet irresistible: tender slices of seasonal apples on a buttery shortcrust base, baked under
A creamy pistachio cheesecake with the addition of white chocolate. Mild in flavour, perfectly sweet, with a beautiful pistachio colour and the silky texture of white chocolate. You can use ready-made 100% pistachio paste, but it’s also easy to make at home.
Maple syrup ice cream is simply delicious — truly irresistible. Adding maple syrup to ice cream is one of the best ideas ever — no one could resist another scoop! While it’s not the cheapest treat, it’s definitely worth coming back to from time to time. Serve