Limoncello Swiss Roll

August 17, 2021

This roll is made of a soft and fluffy lemony sponge cake filled with a limoncello mascarpone whipped cream. Light and tangy, this dessert is perfect for spring or summer! When it comes to Swiss rolls, you will find recipes... Continue reading →

Lemon Mousse Verrines

July 12, 2021

Verrines are such a pretty way to serve desserts! Verrine comes from the French word verre for glass and refers to any layered appetizer or dessert served in a small glass. Lemon is (next to coffee) one of my favourite... Continue reading →

Tiramisu

July 22, 2020

Tiramisu – the final word in desserts! Apparently, “tira mi su” means “pick me up” or “cheer me up” in Italian. Very fitting!! Tiramisu is a classic no-bake dessert with store-bought ladyfingers, called savoiardi, dipped in espresso. Traditionally, Marsala wine... Continue reading →

Butterscotch Pudding Dessert

October 26, 2016

This dessert is an irresistible combination of buttery crust with crunchy nuts, creamy layers and butterscotch flavor. There are a few versions of this dessert around. They usually include instant pudding which you can use for a short cut. However,... Continue reading →

Banoffee Pie

September 17, 2016

The strange name of this pie or tart is a combination of banana and toffee. The recipe originated in England in the 70s and has only increased in popularity, it is that delicious! Originally, the toffee part was made by... Continue reading →

Marble cake with espresso ganache glaze

November 29, 2015

If you are tired of dry cakes, you have to try this recipe! It is the perfect classic marble cake, rich and moist! When it comes to baking, often the simple recipes are the most satisfying! Chocolate vanilla marble cake... Continue reading →

Truffle Meringue Cake

June 3, 2015

This cake is for serious chocolate lovers! The truffle cake is very rich and can stand on its own without a topping. You can serve it plain or with a chocolate glaze for a finished look. However, the base and meringue... Continue reading →

Les merveilleux

February 25, 2015

When I read about a new bakery opening in NYC called Aux Merveilleux de Fred, I got curious. I found out that this Belgian chef already has a few bakeries in Belgium, France and England and focuses on just a few items.... Continue reading →

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

February 17, 2015

This is a great make-ahead dessert. The lemon curd can be made up to two weeks ahead of time, and the parfaits can be assembled a day before needed. You can purchase the lemon curd to save time but I... Continue reading →

Chocolate peanut butter mousse Swiss roll

January 14, 2015

When we think of peanut butter, we usually think of jelly or of chocolate. But espresso? They say, coffee brings out the chocolate flavour in cakes, but it also perfectly complements peanut butter! So I flavoured the chocolate sponge cake with... Continue reading →

Vegan German Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes

November 29, 2014

Although I am not vegan, I find myself often looking for ideas when making food for friends with either a food intolerance or allergies. When baking for friends who can’t have gluten, eggs and dairy, my go-to dessert is the German Chocolate Cake.... Continue reading →

Custard Tarts

November 27, 2014

You have probably seen the famous Portuguese custard tarts in stores. They are simply delicious. They are made of a creamy vanilla custard baked into a flaky shell. They are just as charming as cupcakes but without the fuss and the... Continue reading →

Vanilla Ice Cream

November 10, 2014

Vanilla ice cream that will not get too hard and is wonderfully creamy. You don’t even need an ice cream maker! I have been trying a lot of recipes for ice cream. Often, cream or milk (or a mixture of... Continue reading →