Delicious peach cheesecake on a chocolate shortcrust pastry base. It is somewhat reminiscent of Polish sernik królewski, but only because of the chocolate shortcrust pastry; it is also simpler to make. An excellent recipe for using canned or syrup-preserved fruit.
Probably the best lemon mazurek you could possibly imagine. Very simple to make – we bake a shortcrust base for the mazurek and then top it with homemade lemon curd. Fresh and zesty, not too sweet, and sprinkled with crushed meringue. A delicious classic!
My favourite treat ever since we moved here. I discovered them at Cornish Bakery in Stratford-upon-Avon, a lovely place to stop for coffee and a warm mushroom and mozzarella croissant, not to mention the perfect Cornish pasties with different fillings.
This White Michałki cake is absolutely delicious! Only partially baked – it has a homemade crisp chocolate pastry base topped with a praline-style filling that tastes remarkably similar to the popular Polish sweets. The filling is made with milk powder, white chocolate
These wonderful apricot buns are soft and fluffy, generously filled with delicious, ripe apricots. The tender yeast dough is the same one you may know from my favourite blueberry buns, made with egg yolks only, which makes the buns
Has your hazelnut tree been particularly generous this year? Try these simple hazelnut cookie cups! Crisp pastry filled with a delicious hazelnut filling. All you need to make these little cups is a mini muffin tin and… a little patience to carefully line all 24 cavities
Popular, delicious and completely no-bake – Iceberg cake is made with layers of creamy custard and buttercream between layers of cocoa biscuits, finished with its distinctive powdered milk glaze. Everyone who tried this cake was delighted with the flavour.
A fantastic springtime raspberry mazurek that is simply irresistible! Fresh, lightly sweet and bursting with intense raspberry flavour thanks to freeze-dried raspberries. Finished with crushed raspberries and crunchy mini meringues, this elegant Polish
A beautiful and delicate tart with a shortcrust pastry, silky vanilla panna cotta filling and tender roasted rhubarb. It looks stunning, tastes even better, and I have a feeling this panna cotta filling will become my favourite tart filling this year, paired with all kinds of seasonal fruit.
Passion fruit and milk chocolate mousse is a beautiful combination of two contrasting flavours. Served in individual glasses, it’s an elegant dessert that’s as delicious as it is impressive. Both mousses can also be used as components in other desserts or cakes
These puff pastry turnovers with curd cheese filling are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or to serve when unexpected guests arrive. They’re made with ready-made butter puff pastry, a sweet vanilla curd cheese filling and juicy raisins
This beautiful pull-apart apple wreath is made from soft, fluffy sweet yeast dough shaped into little apple-filled turnovers and baked snugly together in a round tin. Each bun is filled with juicy cinnamon apples, making the wreath perfect for pulling apart and sharing.
Delicate lemon curd sandwich cookies filled with silky, tangy lemon curd. They’re easy to make using simple pantry ingredients and have a wonderfully crisp, melt-in-the-mouth texture. For the best results, sandwich the cookies together on the
If you already love lemon curd, cranberry curd, passion fruit curd or even raspberry curd, it’s time to try the best one yet – rhubarb curd. Because rhubarb purée is naturally thick, this recipe requires only a small amount of butter while still producing
Classic lemon curd was one of my favourite discoveries after moving to the UK, and it has remained a firm favourite in our home ever since. I could happily eat it straight from the jar, but I also use it regularly to fill cakes, tarts and desserts. You may remember
This banana crème brûlée is a classic vanilla crème brûlée served with warm caramelised bananas. Simply irresistible! It’s impossible to stop at just one spoonful. Made with only a handful of ingredients and finished with its signature crisp caramel topping, this elegant
This cranberry cheesecake tart is one of the most delicious winter desserts I’ve ever made. And just look at those colours! A crisp buttery pastry, a silky cheesecake filling with a hint of orange, and a generous layer of homemade cranberry sauce come together
Alfajores are delicate South American sandwich biscuits that truly melt in your mouth, thanks to their high starch content. Filled with rich dulce de leche and rolled in desiccated coconut, they’re especially popular in Argentina, Peru and Uruguay. Some versions