Desserts

I used to think Swiss rolls were fussy—something best left to patisserie windows and retro cookbooks. But then I tried this lemon version, and honestly? …

These cupcakes were a bit of a revelation for me. I usually default to buttercream because it’s quick and predictable. But ganache? That’s a whole …

I made these on a whim one rainy afternoon—partly because I had a bag of desiccated coconut lurking in the cupboard, and partly because they …

Lavender in biscuits? I was sceptical. Thought I’d end up with something tasting like my nan’s linen drawer. But these surprised me—in the loveliest way. …

These little rounds took me right back to my nan’s biscuit tin—the one with the faded roses and mystery rattling inside. Shrewsbury biscuits are the …

I still remember the first time I made these—felt sure they’d be a bit dull, like something from the back of Grandma’s tin. But when …

I’ll be honest—fork biscuits never wowed me as a kid. They were always there, usually next to the Bourbons, quietly plain and slightly forgettable. But …

This one started as a “fancy dessert” attempt for a dinner party where I’d already over-promised on pudding. I figured ice cream would be easy. …

There’s something about rice pudding that feels like a warm hug in a bowl—especially when the top goes golden and the edges turn just a …

I made these on a whim one grey Tuesday when I needed a sweet fix but couldn’t face a faffy bake. And wow—they were so …