Sweet, buttery and crisp cookies decorated with edible pansies. The pansies are blooming so beautifully in the garden that it would be a shame not to use them ;). The flowers are not baked, as they would lose their colour. Instead, they are attached to the cookies after baking.
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
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.
These almond cookies taste just like almond croissants in cookie form. They’re intensely buttery and almondy, with crisp edges and a soft, chewy centre. The recipe is inspired by frangipane – the rich almond cream traditionally used to fill almond
My children’s favourite ice cream cake… and my husband’s too. Both Maltesers and malted milk drink powder disappear remarkably quickly in our house, which is probably why I don’t buy them very often!
French strawberry tart, also known as Tarte aux Fraises, is a true summer classic. It combines a traditional French pâte sablée pastry case – buttery, delicate and slightly sandy in texture – with juicy ripe strawberries arranged over a generous layer of silky
Another Basque cheesecake joins the collection! You may already know the classic version, the chocolate one, and even the pistachio variation. Now it’s time for one of autumn’s finest flavours – a creamy pumpkin Basque cheesecake with a beautifully
Mangomisu is a fresh, tropical take on traditional tiramisu. Ladyfingers are soaked in a fragrant mixture of mango purée and orange juice, then layered with a light mango mascarpone cream and slices of fresh ripe mango. A few strawberries add extra colour
Wonderfully rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with a perfectly smooth texture and an intense dairy flavour. The combination of cream, milk, egg yolks and a touch of sour cream creates an exceptionally luxurious homemade ice cream that tastes far better than most store-bought
Classic sweet yeast buns with an unusual and utterly delicious twist. Their distinctive flavour comes from sweet, caramelised rhubarb, which is readily available in shops and market stalls throughout the season. Beneath the generous layer of rhubarb sits a delicate vanilla custard,
A wonderfully crisp rhubarb and custard crumble slice – an absolute must-bake during rhubarb season and for the May bank holiday! Perfectly balanced in flavour, featuring an aromatic shortcrust pastry made with brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger
Brooklyn Blackout Cake is an intensely chocolatey layer cake made with plenty of cocoa, generously filled with rich chocolate pudding, coated in a thick layer of chocolate frosting and finished with dark chocolate cake crumbs. It is not overly sweet, while the sour
Everyone knows and loves (because how could you not?) the classic French dessert, crème brûlée. A delicate and delicious custard made with cream, egg yolks and sugar, finished with a crisp caramelised topping. The addition of mango purée takes
A truly wonderful rhubarb and strawberry tart. It features a delicious buttery shortcrust pastry made with egg yolks and a perfectly balanced filling, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the gentle tartness of rhubarb. The pastry is used to line both the
These lemon polenta and cranberry cookies are absolutely delicious – crisp, buttery and wonderfully refreshing with their bright lemon flavour. And despite the cranberries, they feel delightfully spring-like!
Italian cornmeal cookies are wonderfully delicious and butter cookies that everyone will love :). They have a distinctive texture thanks to the addition of cornmeal. Highly recommended!
A light, wonderful and easy sponge cake with cream cheese filling and blueberries. The cake batter is first made with sour cream, giving it a texture that’s wonderfully soft and slightly reminiscent of a yeast cake.