Nectarine (or Peach) Cobbler
Peach (or nectarine) cobbler is a wonderful, delicious dessert ,using fresh seasonal fruit; summer comfort food at its best. The combination of ripe, juicy, sweet peaches or nectarines with a touch of lemon, and a light, sweet,…
Blueberry Streusel Cake
Blueberry buckles, or streusel cakes, are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the sweetness of blueberries with a buttery, vanilla sponge and a crispy streusel topping. The name 'buckle' comes from the way the cake's surface appears…
Pink Grapefruit Posset
Luxuriously silky and smooth, both fresh yet rich, light yet filling, this take on the classic English dessert, is a wonderful way to end a summer meal. Serve as they are, or accompany them with some crispy…
French Apple Cake
A soft, fluffy, buttery sponge with a slightly crispy, meringue like top layer, laden with sweet chunks of soft, cooked apple, this classic, French Apple Cake is as perfect for afternoon tea, as it is when served…
Pear and Almond Flan – Flan di Pere e Mandorle
With a crispy, buttery, homemade, sweet pastry base, this fabulous, classic flan is topped with fresh, juicy sweet, fresh pears and finished with a layer of moist, nutty, light frangipane. I normally serve this flan for dessert,…
Baked Pears with Marsala Wine and Cinnamon
Soft, melt in the mouth pears baked with cinnamon in Marsala wine and sweetened with Muscovado sugar. Serve with crème fraîche, fresh cream or vanilla ice cream and you have an outstanding winter dessert which you can…
Super-Quick Rice Pudding
Transform your leftover cooked rice into a fabulous dessert, with this Super Quick Rice Pudding recipe. If, like me, you are prone to making too much rice, but also hate waste, this is a wonderful way to…
Rich, Fudgy Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Soft and gooey on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, this intensely chocolatey, fudgy, cake makes an ideal dessert, with ice cream, or a rare treat, with a cup of tea. With a contrasting hint…
Croatian Lemon Cake
With a sweet, soft, buttery base, a luscious, creamy, lemon and almond topping with a light meringue like crust, this dreamy Croatian Lemon Cake is as fabulous with a cup of tea, as it is, with a…
Blueberry Clafoutis
Clafoutis describes a dish of luscious, macerated fruit topped with a thick, lightly sweetened custard type batter, enhanced with nutty brown butter. It is baked in the oven until golden, slightly crispy on the outside and soft…