Tag: egg yolks

A vanilla and orange cheesecake with a cranberry topping — delicious and beautifully festive, perfect for a Christmas table. Baked in a water bath to ensure a silky, smooth texture without cracks.

Torta Mimosa is a beloved Italian classic, traditionally baked to celebrate International Women’s Day. The crumbled sponge on top is meant to resemble the small, fluffy yellow blossoms of mimosa (silver wattle), which bloom in early spring across Italy and are

Angel wings like you’ve never had before! This recipe comes from Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa, a renowned 19th-century cookbook author. The dough is rich in egg yolks and whole eggs, soft and quite loose — yes, you might be tempted to add more flour, but resist!

I really wanted to make these with rhubarb — but, as luck would have it, I couldn’t find any in the local shops (most of them were closed because of the Royal Wedding!). Luckily, I had some overripe bananas at home — and they turned out to be a perfect substitute.

Have you ever tried currant ice cream? If so, you’ll know just how special it is. These tart, juicy berries are the perfect match for a classic homemade ice cream base. The soft pastel colour, the burst of fruitiness and that refreshing flavour — for me, it’s the taste of summer.

Mazariner are decadent Swedish tartlets made with a buttery shortcrust pastry, filled with a delicate almond mixture and finished with a tangy lemon icing. Traditionally baked in oval moulds, though a standard muffin tin works perfectly well. The pastry is wonderfully crisp

A truly irresistible banana tart. Bananas paired with homemade vanilla custard, whipped cream and salted caramel sauce, all on a perfectly crisp shortcrust pastry base. Pure heaven! Loved by both adults and children.

Many names, one dish. Pampuchy are simply soft, fluffy steamed yeast buns, traditionally served with sweet sauces and fruit, though they also work beautifully as a side to savoury dishes. Some sources say they can be filled with fruit, drizzled with butter and sprinkled with cinnamon

Peanut butter doughnuts are the trendiest doughnuts of the season ;). Soft, fluffy doughnuts filled with a creamy peanut butter filling. After frying, they’re coated in sugar, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with salted peanuts. Absolutely delicious!

How often do you buy these kinds of cookies? If the answer is “a bit too often”, it’s definitely worth making them at home :). These jam cookies are absolutely delicious – buttery, crumbly and very easy to make. It’s really just a matter of mixing a few ingredients together.

When the temperature dropped by a few degrees, I baked a few shortcrust tart shells in advance – so during the heatwave I can avoid the oven and simply fill them with creams and fruit. These bases freeze beautifully, making them perfect for quick desserts

Crêpes with sweet cheese filling are simply thin pancakes spread with curd cheese, then lightly fried in butter and served warm – just the way we like them. For the filling, I add egg yolks along with sugar, which makes it richer and gives it the perfect consistency.

Strawberry tiramisu is a truly indulgent layered sponge cake with a light cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. It’s a delightful dessert – perfect for the upcoming Mother’s Day. Not overly sweet, beautifully moist, and filled with a melt-in-the-mouth tiramisu-style cream,

The fluffiest, softest blueberry buns ever! This time, instead of the classic version, they’re topped with a buttery crumble – though you can simply drizzle them with icing if you prefer. The dough is based on your favourite poppy seed roll recipe, which makes it extra rich thanks

A delicious raspberry and chocolate charlotte – an elegant yet simple dessert. Instead of a fruit mousse, this version features a two-layer Bavarian cream. Light, airy and perfectly set, the cream is surrounded by a ring of ladyfingers, creating a beautiful

This “Captain’s Cake” – or rather what I like to call a brilliant cake after it became such a hit at home 😉 – is reminiscent of tiramisu in many ways. It’s wonderfully creamy, chocolatey and coffee-infused, layered with sponge fingers, enriched with plenty of

Festive shortbread cookies flavoured with cardamom and a hint of citrus. Perfect for baking together with children for St Nicholas Day. Wonderfully crisp and delicate – truly perfect! The dough is very easy to work with, rolls out beautifully and holds stamped

Juicy, refreshing pineapple ice cream made from simple, easily available ingredients. Best prepared using an ice cream maker, though it can also be made the traditional way by repeatedly blending the mixture as it freezes. Keep in mind that homemade ice cream tends