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
Boston cream pie is a classic American dessert dating back to the mid-19th century. It features two layers of cake filled with rich custard cream and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. A truly wonderful combination. Although it’s not widely made in Boston today, it was
An incredibly delicious almond cake topped with a crunchy almond crumble, tart rhubarb, and juicy raspberries. Rhubarb season has just begun – time to make the most of it! Frozen raspberries work perfectly here (no need to defrost). The cake is soft, moist, and
An exceptionally delicious rolled poppy seed cake – truly the best recipe! Moist, soft, and staying fresh for days, it’s far better than anything you’ll find in a bakery. It has never failed me – this is my signature bake. This recipe makes 3 generous cake rolls (about 35 cm each).
Seromak – also known as poppy seed cheesecake – is one of my favourite flavour combinations. And since my husband absolutely loves poppy seeds in any form, I didn’t need much convincing to bake it. I must admit, this recipe is exceptional
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.
This utterly delicious coconut and blueberry tart features a perfectly crisp shortcrust base, a light and creamy coconut filling, and plenty of fresh, juicy blueberries. The coconut flavour is delicate and doesn’t overpower – instead, it pairs beautifully with the berries.
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
Summer simply wouldn’t be complete without blueberry buns. Alongside the classic version, this year I’m sharing a truly delicious twist – soft yeast buns filled with custard (crème pâtissière) and blueberries. It’s a combination everyone seems to love.
Raspberry buns – soft yeast buns generously filled with fresh raspberries and topped with a buttery crumble. A truly irresistible treat and a sweet rival to classic blueberry buns ;). Made with a rich, fluffy dough enriched with egg yolks and packed with as much as 1 kg
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!
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
I love reaching for my older cookbooks and baking from them… This traditional Polish royal mazurek is one of the most luxurious versions of the classic. Rich with the finest butter, almonds and fruit preserved in jam, it’s easy to see where the name comes from. It’s well
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
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 truly royal mazurek… The combination of rose petal preserve, marzipan and chocolate — could it sound any better? This mazurek is incredibly simple to make, yet wonderfully refined and elegant. It’s worth using the very best ingredients, and I’m more than certain it will
The ultimate shortcrust tart, filled with plenty of plums and finished with a classic lattice top. Victoria plums pair beautifully with the warm aromas of orange, cinnamon and cardamom — this is one of those bakes that gently marks the end of summer and the beginning
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