Pistachio Baklava Cake with Whipped Mascarpone Cream
Thursday, August 31, 2023Baklava is a very popular Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern pastry made with layers of crispy phyllo pastry and a cinnamon nut mixture drenched in an indulgent syrup or honey. It can be made with pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts or a combination of nuts, and can include cardamom, cinnamon, and rose water.
This Pistachio Baklava Cake is a twist on traditional baklava by turning the classic nutty filo pastry dessert into a layered cake with a rich whipped mascarpone cream. It has all the wonderful spices, rose water, and crunch of pistachios and walnuts. Deliciously moist and fragrant, topped with crisp filo pastry and soaked in a tangy sticky syrup. It will have everyone asking for a second slice!
Brioche with Coconut Pudding Cream and Apricot
Tuesday, August 15, 2023This yeast brioche dough is the perfect base for fruity buns. Apricots or peaches are the ideal accompaniment: a creamy well-scented coconut pudding cream goes perfectly with the juicy and slightly tart stone fruit, while almonds provide the crunchy component. They are great for in between meals, but are also delicious for breakfast. You can made the pudding cream ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days and use regular milk instead coconut milk if desired, and flavour it with vanilla or rose water. They are best served fresh, slightly warm, or at room temperature.
Easy Berry Crumble
Friday, August 11, 2023This easy Berry Crumble is loaded with juicy berries and topped with a sweet nutty buttery topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard sauce, or just simply with a dust of confectioner's sugar.
If the berries are still tart, you might want to add a bit more sugar or maple syrup. Both fresh or frozen berries work for the recipe. No need to thaw the berries if using frozen.
Blackberry and Lemon Tartlets
Tuesday, August 01, 2023A sweet and tangy fruit tart made with tangy lemony frangipane, a delicious tart filling made with ground almonds or other nuts and seeds. The addition of blackberries and lemon gives delicious fruity flavour which complements the sweet rich frangipane and buttery tart crust wonderfully. It is perfect for sharing with friends or family after dinner or as an anytime treat.
Raw Avocado Tart with Lime and Matcha
Monday, July 24, 2023Dairy-free, gluten-free, and so delicious-you simply have to try this avocado tart. With a base made with nuts, soft dates, Dutch-processed cocoa, coconut flakes, and coconut oil, and a filling with ripe creamy avocado, lime, maple syrup and coconut oil, it makes the perfect refreshing summer treat! If your dates are hard, place them in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes to soften before draining them and adding them to the food processor. I garnished the tart with matcha powder, freeze-dried raspberries and coconut chips, but it's completely optional. You can also just scatter some mini white chocolate chips and lime zest over.
Cake-Style Blackberry Cobbler
Friday, July 14, 2023A cobbler is a deep-dish fruit dessert typically consisting of a fruit base and a slightly sweet biscuit topping or pie dough topping. Traditionally the fruit stew is the base for the topping, but variations can include the biscuits on the bottom, and some even use batter in place of biscuit dough. The common belief is that the name came from the biscuit topping’s resemblance to cobblestones. The ideal cobbler topping should be light and fluffy underneath, to soak up all those juices, but firm and golden crispy on the top.
You can make a cobbler from any type of fruit. Use a single type, or experiment with different combinations of your favourites. Frozen fruit is also fine, but make sure it is properly thawed before you use it. Serve the cobbler warm, with a scoop or two of good vanilla ice cream.
100% Rye Muffins with Blackberries and White Chocolate
Sunday, July 02, 2023These 100% rye muffins are moist, hearty, super delicious and bursting with berry goodness with just a touch of sweetness from Lindt white chocolate and xylitol. They are quick and very easy to prepare. The most important rule to follow when you bake muffins is to NOT OVER MIX the batter (just mix until the ingredients are moist, no need to stir until lump free and smooth) and you will have some fluffy muffins for either breakfast, afternoon snack or any time you crave a sweet treat. Use fresh berries if you can, otherwise, don't thaw the berries. You can prepare the batter in advance and let it rest overnight, covered in the fridge, next morning you divide the batter among the muffin liners and bake for breakfast. It's convenient and chilling the muffin batter also helps to improve the flavour and make them more fluffy and moist.
Passionfruit and Lime Slices
Friday, June 16, 2023With just 15 minutes preparation, a few pantry ingredients and an overnight chill, this tropical slice will have you coming back for more, time and again. It is easy to make, has a delicious buttery base and will satisfy the sweetest craving. Instead of making the base from the scratch, you can also use butter cookies or digestive cookies to line the pan, then pour over the topping and bake.
Vanilla Shortbread with Freeze Dried Raspberries and Pistachios
Wednesday, May 03, 2023These sweet little shortbread cookies are such a simple bake - they're great for afternoon tea parties or as a dessert with some strong coffee. The intense tart flavour of freeze dried raspberries offsets beautifully the sweetness of the vanilla glaze.
Shortbread cookies contain a higher butter content and less sugar than butter cookies. Traditionally they are usually baked at lower temperature and should be not crisp but pale, tender and melting.
Organic freeze-dried raspberries contain 100% raspberries, no colouring, flavouring or sugar. They are great for smoothies, cereals, as a snack or toppings. I bought mine from DM drugstore. You should be able to find them in most grocery stores or Amazon.
Coconut Cake
Thursday, April 27, 2023Blackberry Jam Coconut Slices
Thursday, April 13, 2023Made up with delicious layers of a buttery coconut shortbread base, sweet sticky homemade blackberry jam and a luscious coconut topping. This recipe is sweet, delicious and easily adaptable and will be your new go-to slice recipe. Swap for other homemade jam, fruit curd or even applesauce if you prefer. It's great for an easy dessert, or makes a lovely sweet treat to have with afternoon tea.
White Chocolate Mascarpone Tart with Coconut and Maracuja
Friday, April 07, 2023With a buttery coconuty crust, rich, creamy white chocolate mascarpone cheese filling and fresh, aromatic passionfruit topping, this sweet easy tropical delight is impossible to resist. It's easy to make and great for a special afternoon treat to satisfy the sweetest craving. The crust can be made up to three days in advance.