It’s been a while (a few weeks!) since last cheesecake, so now is the time to change this unfortunate state of events. This time let’s go for a rich and boozy cheesecake ‘for grown ups’. Continue reading
Category Archives: Baked
Fig and Raspberry Cake
Another ‘quick-and-easy’ that combines softness of figs, sourness of raspberries and zestiness of orange. Have your own personal summer any time of the year! Continue reading
Zucchini and Walnut Cake
Now that zucchini is in season, time to try out another interesting combination – for a cake that it is. I found this Zucchini and Walnut Cake to be somewhat similar to a Carrot Cake (try the simple recipe for it here in my blog), in a sense that vegetables are in the lead here too. Lovely, moist and simple dessert. Check out a few suggestions on using alternative ingredients. Continue reading
Triple-Decker Fudge Slice
I used to go crazy for fudge, but these days it has to be something more deliciously-sophisticated. This recipe presents a 3-layer delight (in every bite), with a cheesecake-inspired vanilla layer in the middle. Continue reading
Brûléed Creams with Mango, Lime and Five Spice
Mango and five spice make a brilliant partnership here, and the flavours are zinged up by lime and mellowed by a brûléed topping. You can replace mangoes with peaches or nectarines if desired for another fabulous variation. Continue reading
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Finally I made my way to the kitchen to re-visit this long-awaited chocolate-berry recipe. A perfect alliance of sweet chocolate silkiness and tender cherry sourness – just in time for this year’s cherry season. Continue reading
Cheesecake Brownies
And so we have it….the best of two worlds. Overly-delicious moist chocolate brownies and delicate smooth cheesecake topping. In ONE bite. Continue reading
Crème Brûlée
Caramel and vanilla custard cream are perfect partners in this classic dessert. You’ll need minimum ingredients and just basic equipment to bring this silky delight with caramelised crust to life. Not for long, I would assume, as those treasures of taste are extremely hard to resist. Continue reading
Madeleines
If you think Choc Chip Cookies (last week’s recipe) were easy to make, there is something even easier. Introducing: Madeleines. A so-called one-bowl recipe, where all ingredients are mixed in one bowl and no special equipment or techniques are required, these zesty small butter cakes are a pure baking simplicity in the making with a multidimensional sophistication of taste. All you need is a tray of madeleine moulds to bake those goodies in. Continue reading
Choc Chip Cookies
Something for adults and kids alike. The use of brown sugar in these simple, crowd-pleasing cookies helps the chocolate chips to keep their shape when baked. To be enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or a cup of tea. Continue reading
Desserts. Nothing. Else. 