A healthy, quick and easy breakfast fix for all your busy summer mornings. Chia puddings are an absolute breakfast staple for me, which is why it’s ironic that I’ve never posted one on my blog all this while. It’s one of those things that’s simple to make when you’ve got a breakfast get together and…
Tag: dessert
Spitzbuben – Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Spitzbuben are traditional German cookies made with almonds and sandwiched with raspberry jam. This version of linzer cookies are citrusy, nutty and jammy all in one, and an absolute Christmas tradition in my home. Flavoured with cinnamon and clementines, it’s simple yet perfectly festive!
Lemon meringue tarts
A creamy lemon curd filling encased in a zesty shortcrust shell topped with toasted meringue peaks, what more could you want on a Sunday? Let’s face it, when life gives you lemons, you’ve got to make some tarts! Baking with citrus is definitely one way of celebrating summer every year and what better way than to…
Tiramisu Ombré Cake
A decadent mélange of dark chocolate, espresso and vanilla layers brought together with a creamy ombré mascarpone frosting, everything you love about a classic Tiramisu in one cake! Speckled with vanilla, soaked in coffee and generously dusted with cocoa this four-layer cake is perfect for anyone who loves their coffee.
Raspberry lemon scones
Spread the love with some raspberry lemon scones this Valentines! Plain old scones spruced up with some berries, citrus and almond crunch, slathered with jam and cream. One of my absolute loves with desserts are berries!(if you haven’t figured that out already) Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, you name it, I love it and most of us do! These…
Chocolate tiramisu truffles
Tiramisu is one of those classic Italian desserts that you’d find really hard not to love! Layers of coffee-soaked Savoiardi fingers and creamy mascarpone topped with a generous dusting of coffee. But if you’re short on time and can’t be bothered to layer away, these truffles are what you need! A cheat’s way to embrace…
Spiced apple strudel
Flaky golden buttery layers of pastry and sweet spiced apples, all the warmth you need on a cold winter day! This recipe is a cheat’s way that makes the traditional Viennese Apfelstrudel feel like a quick comfort dessert at home with a simple filo pastry. A mere mouthful and I find myself reminiscing over my holiday in Austria…
The Cookbook Life 