Chocolate cupcakes made from the same mayonnaise-enriched batter you may already know from chocolate layer cakes. Enhanced with fruit, these cupcakes are wonderfully moist, rich and intensely chocolatey. Because the sponge is quite delicate, it works
Delicate butter cookies studded with dark chocolate and fresh redcurrants. Crisp around the edges, soft in the centre, with a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavours. Delicate shortbread cookies with redcurrants and chocolate. These large, buttery biscuits spread
A delicate cheesecake with fruit and jelly — light, airy and incredibly delicious. This version is made with homogenised cheese. From time to time you ask whether this type of cheese can be used in baked cheesecakes, and I usually would not recommend it; here,
These redcurrant cupcakes are not only delicious but also irresistibly pretty — made with seasonal fruit and finished with a beautifully tangy redcurrant glaze. They’re perfect for picnics, garden parties and summer gatherings. The glaze not only
Have you ever tried currant ice cream? If so, you’ll know just how special it is. These tart, juicy berries are the perfect match for a classic homemade ice cream base. The soft pastel colour, the burst of fruitiness and that refreshing flavour — for me, it’s the taste of summer.
A shortcrust tart filled with white chocolate cream and topped with fresh summer fruits. The simple white chocolate and mascarpone cream is based on a recipe by Nigella Lawson from her book How to Be a Domestic Goddess. In the original version, the cream was served
When the temperature dropped by a few degrees, I baked a few shortcrust tart shells in advance – so during the heatwave I can avoid the oven and simply fill them with creams and fruit. These bases freeze beautifully, making them perfect for quick desserts
An outstanding forest fruit cheesecake squares, topped with a vibrant berry mousse made from a mix of forest fruits – perfect to use frozen berries at this time of year. It’s a cheesecake you can make all year round :). The beautiful colour, light texture and
A truly wonderful cake with redcurrants – everyone went back for seconds :). It’s a slightly “loaded” version of a classic butter cake. There’s a lot going on here: poppy seeds, coconut, coconut icing and those beautifully tart blackcurrants. Altogether, it’s irresistible…
A fruit terrine is the perfect dessert for hot days :). There’s probably no better time to make it than mid-summer, when fresh seasonal fruits are at their best. A fruit terrine is simply an abundance of fruit set in clear jelly. Ready-made clear jelly is easy to find nowadays
A delightful “cookie-style” shortcrust cake – softer than traditional pastry, enriched with ground almonds. Everything is baked at once, with no need to pre-bake the base. The redcurrants bring a refreshing tartness, making it perfect for summer days, while
Summer surprised me this year – just as I was starting to warm to the British weather. I love the subtle English summers, slightly cooler in the mornings and evenings. I only enjoy scorching temperatures when I’m on holiday abroad… For the past month
A delicious almond and redcurrant cake with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavour. The redcurrants add a pleasant sharpness to the dessert. Finished with a buttery crumble topping and a light dusting of icing sugar – the perfect cake for summer!