Desserts

This delicious Ginger and Orange Polenta Cake by Mary Berry is a quick and easy dessert that’s both nutty and zesty. Made with common ingredients, …

This cake had me sweating. I made it for my cousin’s birthday thinking, “It’s Mary’s recipe—how hard can it be?” Well. The first round? My …

This tart very nearly defeated me. The first time I tried it, my crème pâtissière curdled just enough to make me question my life choices, …

I first made this cheesecake for my mum’s birthday—because she loves white chocolate and I needed something that looked impressive without needing a water bath …

I made this gingerbread on a rainy Tuesday when I’d run out of patience, snacks, and clean socks. You know the kind of day. I …

I first made these caramel squares on a rainy Wednesday afternoon when my cupboards were looking a bit sparse but I desperately needed a sweet …

I first made these almond macaroons on a grey Tuesday when I should have been doing laundry—but the call of nutty sweetness was stronger than …

I first made this crumble after an especially rainy Saturday in late September—the kind of day that begs for something warm from the oven and …

I first made this on a sticky summer evening with a half-melted stash of chocolate and zero will to turn on the oven. My hopes …