Rhubarb tart with custard cream, although this popular custard is also known as French pastry cream (crème pâtissière). I use it in cakes and desserts, cupcakes, éclairs… it’s probably my favourite recipe for this cream. It’s a must in this tart – it holds its
Delicate, mousse-like no-bake rhubarb cheesecake. The rhubarb is roasted before being added to the cake, in small pieces, which makes it perfectly tender while allowing the cheesecake to hold its shape and slice beautifully. Refreshing and perfect for warmer days
I always kick off plum season with a classic plum crumble :). This time, it’s extra crunchy and indulgent, with the addition of granola (you can use homemade granola or your favourite shop-bought variety). This plum crumble with granola is absolutely delicious
A well-known, simple and much-loved Polish cake from the Greater Poland region. Its heyday may be behind it, but it still tastes delicious! Brzdąc is made from two layers of sponge cake filled with a cocoa cream made with whipped cream, with its characteristic
An amazing cheesecake with a cranberry and orange sauce. Delicious, beautiful and yet so easy to make! With a chocolate biscuit base, good-quality curd cheese and the sweet-tart flavour of cranberry and orange sauce. Just how I like it :).
Aperol Spritz cheesecake is a no-bake cheesecake with a delicate creamy cheese filling and a delicious red-orange jelly layer inspired by Italy’s most popular aperitif. Prosecco is also part of the classic drink, so you’ll find it in the jelly too. This cheesecake is a treat
Mostaccioli (Mustaccioli) are traditional Italian Christmas cookies packed with wonderful aromas and flavours: honey, orange, almonds, chocolate and warming spices. They are especially popular in southern Italy and originate from Naples, where they have
Pumpkin cheesecake brownies are a delicious seasonal bake. Their beautiful colour and wonderful chocolate-orange flavour make them the most tempting brownies of the coming autumn. You simply have to try them!
Cranberry and white chocolate tart is exquisite and so… Christmassy. It consists of a crisp biscuit base, homemade cranberry jam with a subtle hint of orange, and white chocolate ganache. Lightly decorated with rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries,
Delicious rhubarb loaf cake. I called it a “loaf” because the addition of cinnamon and brown sugar, together with baking it in a loaf tin, makes it look a little more like a loaf. But it is, in fact, a delicious rhubarb cake. Moist, soft and wonderfully aromatic:
The famous bostock. A wonderful way to use up slightly stale brioche, challah or yeasted cake, if any happens to survive that long ;). This French pastry idea has gained international fame, and I am not surprised at all – delicious buttery yeasted
Maritozzi (or, in the singular, maritozzo) are Italian cream-filled buns with a history dating back to Ancient Rome. They are perfect for breakfast or dessert. The yeasted dough is usually similar to brioche – rich with eggs and butter – although many traditional
A delicious pumpkin cheesecake with warm orange and spice flavours, baked on a crisp Oreo cookie crust and decorated for Halloween. I made the little ghosts using Italian meringue from the leftover egg whites, but you can just as easily top the cheesecake with
Baklava cheesecake is a stunning dessert that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake with a crisp, nutty filo pastry base inspired by traditional baklava. So much texture and flavour in one dessert! Layers of filo pastry are alternated with chopped walnuts and pistachios
It’s almost unfair that this delicious cheesecake sits so far back in the archives of my blog. I baked it shortly after launching the site and still come back to it from time to time. Chocolate orange cheesecake remains my favourite chocolate cheesecake. I add plenty
This no-bake plum cheesecake is a wonderfully light and elegant dessert topped with a luscious roasted plum sauce. The creamy cheesecake filling is delicately flavoured with orange zest, set on a gingery digestive biscuit base and finished with a rich sauce
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
It’s amazing how delicious this plum butter is! The addition of the zest and juice of one orange per 1 kg of plums works absolute magic. I cooked the plum butter over two days, without using any gelling agents. It retained its beautiful deep plum colour