A wonderfully quick tart with chocolate cream and fresh blackberries. I made it in between other baking projects, using leftover shortcrust pastry from previous tarts. There was a tub of mascarpone in the fridge that needed using immediately, and I had just brought
These lemon truffles are exactly the way I like them – perfectly sweet, with a refreshing burst of lemon. Made with milk powder, whose flavour is quite prominent, so it’s definitely one for milk powder lovers. The mascarpone gives them a wonderfully
Delicate mini cheesecakes infused with matcha green tea, lightly flavoured with lemon and topped with mascarpone cream and raspberries. They can be prepared a day ahead, including the cream topping, and stored in the refrigerator without losing
An exceptional spiced brownie topped with a cinnamon cream and chocolate ganache. Fragrant with gingerbread spices and cinnamon, it fits perfectly into the festive season. A dessert for those who don’t want to give up chocolate on the Christmas table ;).
A classic chocolate Swiss roll filled with chestnut cream infused with a hint of dark rum. Finished with a glossy chocolate ganache and decorated with delicate chocolate curls, it makes an elegant and impressive addition to any Christmas dessert table.
A deeply chocolatey brownie topped with luscious tiramisu cream and fresh strawberries (or raspberries, if you prefer). It is an irresistible combination. These elegant brownie squares are easy to portion, not overly sweet and perfect alongside a cup of
Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert made with layers of sponge biscuits soaked in strong coffee, covered with a rich mascarpone cream and finished with a dusting of cocoa or grated chocolate. It is served thoroughly chilled, usually alongside an espresso. In Italy
A wonderful rhubarb cheesecake with a crumbly topping, baked on a buttery shortcrust base and infused with notes of cinnamon, nuts and orange. The rhubarb fits perfectly into this combination, adding a refreshing tartness that balances the rich cheesecake filling beautifully.
This tiramisu Swiss roll tastes exactly like the famous Italian dessert—the only difference is the way it is served! 😉 A light coffee sponge roll filled with a creamy mascarpone and whipped cream filling. Not overly sweet, delicately coffee-flavoured
There is nothing better for hot summer days than homemade ice cream or sorbet! 🙂 I have shared a raspberry semifreddo without eggs before, but today I am bringing you a classic version made with egg yolks and whipped cream. Prepared according to the recipe
This cheesecake is not overly sweet, with delicate notes of ginger and cinnamon. It is dense, rich and substantial, much like a traditional Polish baked cheesecake, while remaining pleasantly moist. The pieces of rhubarb running through the filling add a refreshing tartness
A pistachio Pavlova simply had to happen, and the idea suggested by one of my readers sounded absolutely wonderful :). Probably the most challenging part is blending the pistachios into smooth pistachio butter — after that, the rest is already familiar territory:
A truly special holiday cheesecake topped with pistachio mousse and crushed pistachios. To make the pistachio mousse, I used a jar of pistachio cream brought back from a sunny holiday in Italy — it had been waiting for a special occasion, although at first I thought
A classic sponge cake with pastry cream and strawberries — simple, timeless and always delicious! Yesterday, someone commented on Facebook: “I’ve been looking for a sponge cake with cream and strawberries recipe on your blog.” Honestly, it was almost embarrassing
A naked gingerbread cake decorated with gingerbread cookies (my own gingerbread dough is still maturing, so this time I used shop-bought cookies). The cake is filled with a delicious peanut butter and almond liqueur cream. Of course, you can easily customise
A chocolate and rose cake with raspberries — perfect not only for Valentine’s Day, but for any occasion (or no occasion at all!) when you want to treat someone special. Soft chocolate layers are filled with delicate rose cream, raspberry jam and fresh raspberries.
A simple yet delicious no-bake Lotus Biscoff cake. It’s made with layers of Biscoff biscuits, a creamy mascarpone filling enriched with Biscoff spread, a layer of blackcurrant jam to balance the sweetness, and finished with a silky Biscoff topping. It’s incredibly
Waffles — but make them luxurious! This elegant waffle “cake” is a fun and unusual way to serve a classic favourite. Whether it turns out more like a cake or a gateau depends on the size of your waffle maker. I used a smaller one to create a more delicate, refined look.