Recipes for desserts
This Delicious Amalfi Lemon Tart is a recipe by Theo Randall. When I saw it I thought it looked so good that I just had to make it. Amalfi lemons (sfusato amalfitano) are large, aromatic and sweet citrus fruits that are natie to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. They are renowned for having low acidity […]
Nigella’s Guinness Cake is, as you can easily guess , from a recipe by Nigella Lawson. It is very simple to make, mixing all the ingredients for the cake in a large saucepan. I saw it several years ago and have been meaning to make it ever since. So, finally, I have got around to […]
Sticky Mincemeat Buns are lovely soft buns filled with mincemeat, with a sticky top of caramel and chopped pecans. They are the perfect way to use up mincemeat left over from Christmas. Mincemeat, as you will know, does actually contain any meat but is rich in dried fruits and spices. It is a traditional favourite […]
Steamed Sponge Pudding – Mincemeat is a perfect dessert. It’s a great way, too, to use up leftover mincemeat after Christmas. Mincemeat, as you probably know, doesn’t have any meat in it. Rather it is a combination of dried fruits and spices. It is very popular in the UK at Christmas time, usually in mince […]
Mincemeat Roly Poly is a variant on Jam Roly Poly. It is just perfect as an alternative to Christmas Pudding. Mincemeat, so beloved in mince pies, works so well with a suet pudding. With a roly poly you can steam it or bake it. But, for me, the best is to ‘steam bake’ it. That […]
Apple Crisp – Quick & Easy is just about the easiest dessert. It is similar to apple crumble, but with a crisper top. Even though it is easy this dessert is so full of flavour and texture. Perfect to serve with some ice-cream or custard. It is often eaten hot or warm, though I prefer […]
Apple, Pear & Hazelnut Pie is a great desset. Lots of apples and pears, along with some chopped hazelnuts, encased in a buttery shortcrust pastry. It is just perfect. The pie can be served hot, warm or cold, though I prefer the mine cold. The pie is not difficult to make. However it takes quite […]
This lovely Almond Paste Puff Pastries recipe is so easy to make. It is another recipe where I use some ready rolled puff pastry. The best type to use is the ‘all butter’ puff pastry, since that has such a great flavour. Of course you can use homemade puff pastry too if you prefer. Usually […]
These Cherry & Apple Parcels are so easy to make. I have slightly adapted a recipe I saw on M&S website. That recipe seems to be courtesy of Tom Kerridge. The recipe uses ready made ‘all butter’ puff pastry. But you can make your own if you prefer. Other shop bought puff pastry will also […]
This recipe for Pavlova With Crème Diplomate & Fruit is actually quite easy to make. It does take a long time though. That’s because the meringue has to cool for hours, in the oven. But that is not time that involves any work. So for very little effort you can enjoy the perfect summer dessert. […]