Desserts

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 …

I’ll be honest—my first attempt at these brownies was a bit of a mess. I got cocky. Thought I could eyeball the baking time. Big …

The first time I made this galette, I was trying to use up two tins of pears leftover from a Sunday roast pudding that never …

I made these fruit kebabs last summer when I was trying to impress a friend who’s more “grill-master” than “bake-off.” To be honest, I thought, …

The first time I made this mousse, it was supposed to be a quick dessert for a Sunday lunch—nothing fancy, just something light to follow …