This wonderful plum tart is topped with an irresistible marzipan and almond crumble. Richly almond-flavoured and wonderfully juicy from the fresh plums, it’s a dream dessert for marzipan lovers. Every element works perfectly together – the buttery almond
This wonderful baked cheesecake combines a buttery cocoa shortcrust pastry with a smooth vanilla cheesecake filling and vibrant redcurrants. It’s reminiscent of the classic Polish Royal Cheesecake (Sernik Królewski), but much easier to make, as the filling doesn’t require
This pistachio cream cheesecake is a classic American-style baked cheesecake with an irresistible pistachio twist. I absolutely love pistachio spread (I’m quite happy eating it straight from the jar with a spoon!), so it was only a matter of time before it
A truly irresistible nocciola tart, packed with hazelnuts and chocolate. It starts with a crisp, buttery hazelnut pastry, filled with a rich hazelnut spread, then finished with a silky chocolate ganache. Although it feels wonderfully autumnal, it’s so delicious that it’s a dessert
Dubai chocolate needs little introduction these days. Even if you haven’t had the chance to taste it yet, you’ve almost certainly seen it all over social media. The now-famous combination of chocolate, pistachio paste (or pistachio spread) and crisp kataifi pastry is inspired
A delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert! This pistachio tiramisu combines creamy mascarpone, pistachio spread and fresh raspberries with all the traditional favourites – coffee-soaked ladyfingers, eggs and a dusting of cocoa. It’s beautifully creamy, delicately
Spitzbuben are delicious buttery sandwich biscuits with their characteristic little “window” filled with jam. They are a traditional part of Advent and Christmas celebrations in German-speaking countries and originated in South Tyrol. Their British counterpart
Plum clafoutis is a wonderful French classic – a melt-in-the-mouth dessert somewhere between a baked custard and a flan, yet even creamier in texture. The addition of ground almonds pairs beautifully with fresh, seasonal plums. It’s wonderfully
Tall, fluffy and wonderfully soft – this blueberry yeast cake owes its beautiful texture to a rich dough made with buttermilk, the same dough you may already know from my Orange Sweet Buns. It’s wonderfully elastic, easy to work with and rises beautifully despite
Pistachio crème brûlée is an irresistible dessert for pistachio lovers. Rich, silky and intensely pistachio-flavoured, it’s finished with the crisp caramelised sugar topping you know and love from the classic French dessert. Impossible to resist!
Are you a fan of the classic French dessert crème brûlée? Then you’re going to love these cupcakes filled with silky vanilla pastry cream and topped with a crisp caramelised sugar crust. “Delicious” hardly does them justice! Each cupcake is filled with crème pâtissière, topped
Blackcurrant-coloured macarons filled with a silky blackcurrant curd enriched with Crème de Cassis liqueur. The vibrant and sweet purple shells contrast beautifully with the lightly tangy filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness.
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s time to dust off the ice cream maker! Stracciatella ice cream takes its name from stracciatella mozzarella, the creamy filling inside burrata, and from a traditional egg-drop soup from the Rome region, where beaten eggs form delicate,
A tried-and-tested recipe for soft yeast buns with fruit, this time filled with sweet apricots and creamy cheesecake filling. The dough is wonderfully soft and reliable, making these seasonal buns perfect for packing into a picnic basket or taking on a trip to the seaside…
These blueberry buns are filled with juicy blueberries and a delicious vanilla cheesecake filling. If you’d like to try a slightly different take on traditional blueberry buns, this recipe is well worth making :).
Blueberry buns are still a summer favourite :). Here’s a delicious version topped with a light mascarpone cream. Soft, classic yeast buns are filled with plenty of juicy blueberries, finished with a buttery crumble topping, then decorated with mascarpone cream and
A classic blueberry cake that’s an essential part of blueberry season. This is the kind of cake that tastes like summer – soft, buttery, filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a crisp, golden crumble. It’s simple to make, yet both beautiful and delicious :).
Ruby Mazurek with strawberries is a wonderful springtime mazurek made with ruby chocolate. Ruby chocolate is unique, with a delicate fruity note and a subtle tanginess, while the addition of strawberries beautifully complements its flavour. Why do I use