Ricciarelli are delicious almond biscuits traditionally associated with the city of Siena in Tuscany. These Italian treats have the characteristic shape of a grain of rice, with a lightly crisp, cracked exterior and a wonderfully soft, chewy centre, much like macarons.
Light, fluffy and utterly delicious – that’s the best way to describe this Russian Apple Cake. Firm, tart apples work particularly well, though any variety will do. In Poland, we’d probably call it a sponge cake with apples, because that’s exactly what it is. The cake
It’s so good to be home! As much as I love travelling, there’s definitely a lot of truth in the saying, “There’s no place like home.” Do you know what I missed the most? Homemade pancakes! I made a batch almost as soon as we got back, once we’d restocked the
If you can’t decide whether to bake a cake or a meringue, why not have both in one dessert? Raspberry Dream is made with two soft sponge layers, each topped with crisp meringue, and filled with a light raspberry cream. It’s similar to your favourite
Apple and orange cake with cinnamon is delicious and quick to make. The addition of orange gives this simple apple cake a completely new dimension and makes it anything but ordinary ;). I like to serve it with crème anglaise.
Fig and cinnamon cheesecake is an exceptional dessert and one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had in a long time. Which is rather surprising, considering I’m not particularly fond of dried figs ;). The combination of nuts, figs, cinnamon, orange and creamy cheese is
An incredibly delicious dessert – hot plums baked under a buttery almond crumble topping. Perfect for an afternoon treat when it’s cold, rainy and windy outside and you’re holding a bowl of this warm, comforting dessert in your hands. Highly recommended!
A wonderful spring tart featuring creamy mascarpone, roasted rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Crisp, buttery pastry is filled with a simple vanilla mascarpone cream and topped with rhubarb and strawberries roasted in a fragrant orange and vanilla syrup.
At least once every plum season, an upside-down fruit cake is a must! This Upside-Down Plum Cake, delicately scented with orange zest, is a delicious bake that certainly won’t be making its last appearance on our table. Moist, soft and wonderfully rich
Another Basque cheesecake joins the collection! You may already know the classic version, the chocolate one, and even the pistachio variation. Now it’s time for one of autumn’s finest flavours – a creamy pumpkin Basque cheesecake with a beautifully
Mangomisu is a fresh, tropical take on traditional tiramisu. Ladyfingers are soaked in a fragrant mixture of mango purée and orange juice, then layered with a light mango mascarpone cream and slices of fresh ripe mango. A few strawberries add extra colour
The ultimate spring classic – shortcrust pastry topped with rhubarb and meringue. This version features a vibrant rhubarb filling enriched with raspberries and a hint of orange zest, crowned with a tall, fluffy meringue that bakes into a beautifully crisp shell.
The combination of sweet white chocolate and tart rhubarb is simply wonderful. Neither flavour overpowers the other, resulting in a cheesecake that is beautifully balanced rather than overly sweet. It has a rich, creamy texture and plenty of delicious rhubarb
A truly wonderful rhubarb and strawberry tart. It features a delicious buttery shortcrust pastry made with egg yolks and a perfectly balanced filling, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the gentle tartness of rhubarb. The pastry is used to line both the
Continuing with the theme of chocolate and orange cakes, today I have a new chocolate meringue cake with hazelnuts and oranges. This chocolate and hazelnut meringue cake with oranges is absolutely wonderful! Intensely crisp, irresistible from the very
Majorcan almond cake is an interesting and simple cake to bake – made with just a few ingredients and no flour. The main role is, of course, played by ground almonds (without skins), while freshly grated citrus zest and cinnamon add wonderful flavour.
These wonderful winter sweet rolls are filled with cranberry and orange, creating a beautifully fragrant and vibrant flavour combination with a bright citrus note. Shaped into traditional swirls, they are so delicious that they disappeared in no time at all ;).
A bright and refreshing winter twist on classic chia pudding. Made with natural yoghurt, freshly squeezed blood orange juice and a touch of honey (or agave nectar), this pudding is both healthy and delicious. The beautiful colour and vibrant