Dessert
My love for desserts came from my mother. Together, we would experiment with new dessert recipes, transforming the simple act of baking into a delightful creative process. Whether it was crafting intricate pastries, whipping up creamy custards, or inventing our own sweet treats, those moments of bonding and invention in the kitchen continue to sweeten my life. Desserts, to me, represent not just sugary indulgence but a delightful journey of exploration and togetherness.
Cream Puffs (Bignè)
Cream puffs - profiteroles - bignè. Everyone has a version of these and I think that's how you know they're going to be good. I have two filling options here. Filling #1 is more of a classic pastry cream, while filling #2 is a really simple, fail proof option. Both...
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
It's zeppole seasonnnnn - not that there is ever a time where zeppole is a bad idea but.... March 19th in Italy marks Father's Day or Festa di San Giuseppe. In Italy this day is celebrated by one of my favourite Italian pastries - the zeppole. Zeppole It is basically...
Watermelon Sugar Cookies
The most fun cookies I've ever made! Perfect for a summer party and soooo delicious. A forever crowd-pleaser. Watermelon Sugar Cookies 6 tbsp butter (softened)⅓ cup shortening ¾ cup sugar1 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt1 egg1 tbsp milk (or orange juice)1 tsp vanilla...
Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake
A version of strawberry cheesecake that will help you beat the heat! Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake 8 oz cream cheese (softened)¼ cup sugar1 can frozen berry juice concentrate (thawed )1 cup crushed strawberries8 oz whipped topping (thawed)sliced strawberries (to top...
Classic Apple Pie
The most classic dessert there ever was! This apple pie recipe has a flaky crust and sweet gooey centre. It's a recipe to master for sure. Apple pie (or any pie) can be a little tricky to get right. But once you get it, it becomes so easy. So here are some tips to...
Upside Down Peach Cake
Yet another recipe that uses my classic sponge cake as a base. This is a super simple cake that comes out looking really fancy. I did a peach cake here but feel free to use any canned fruit you like! Upside Down Peach Cake 4 eggs separated225 g (8 oz) flour170 g (6...