Plum upside down cake
I remember making this upside down cake 20 years ago and lost the original recipe. It took a couple of attempts to recreate the recipe and I eventually got there with it’s sticky top and an almond sponge. Best served…
Berry ice cream
Packed full of flavour and worth the effort for a special occasion. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and put in the fridge before serving. You’ll need a temperature probe and an ice cream machine for this recipe
Aerated chocolate sponge
Most of my recipes don’t require any specialist equipment but I have to include this amazing microwave sponge. It’s impressive included in a dessert as seen in the photo You will need a 0.25L espuma gun (whip cream maker) and…
Filo custard parcels (bougatsa)
A traditional Greek dessert with set custard wrapped in filo pastry parcels.
Chocolate sorbet
This sorbet tastes creamy without added dairy or eggs. Simple to make and delicious added to a dessert. This is easiest made in an ice cream machine with gelato attachment if you have one. I will give instructions on how…
Basque Cheesecake with Maple Peaches & Almond Brittle
It’s late September as I write this and the peach season is nearly over. If you can’t get hold of peaches, use a mixture of seasonal berries or stone fruit. You’ll need to make the cheesecake the day before and…
Blackberry & Apple Creamy Crumble
When making a crumble for the family they don’t like a fancy crumble topping, they want something that reminds them of grandparents cooking. In this recipe I have added a little something extra to give the fruit a lovely creamy…
Lemon verbena panna cotta
You will only be able to make this recipe if you have a lemon verbena plant or know someone who grows it. It’s really worth planting if you don’t have it as it grows fast and you will have a…