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Sweet Short Crust Pastry — Your Complete Guide
This is my go-to sweet short crust pastry. It's buttery, it's got a little citrus lift from orange zest, and it's sturdy enough to hold a filling without going soggy. Let me walk you through everything, tips, method, and all the little things I've learned from making this more times than I can count.
Lemon Meringue Cookies
Perfect for Mother's Day, a birthday afternoon tea, or honestly any occasion that deserves something a little bit special.
Strawberry Cheesecake
A showstopper to make everyone smile, ginger biscuit base, white chocolate filling, fresh strawberries. Make it simple or make it fancy, it’s a bake worth making this weekend.
The Madeleine Sandwich You Didn't Know You Needed
Same shell. Same golden crumb. But this time we're slicing them open, filling them with a cloud of mascarpone cream, pressing them back together into the most beautiful little sandwich you've ever seen.
Pearl of the Ocean Madeleine
There's something almost magical about these. That delicate golden crumb, the unmistakable shell shape, the warm hit of vanilla in every bite, they're simple in the best possible way.
Mini pancake canapés with mascarpone cream and strawberries
These little mini pancake canapés are an absolute crowd pleaser, and I mean that for every single age group!
Chocolate stuffed Snickers pancakes
Looking for the ultimate indulgent pancake recipe? These Snickers-style stacked pancakes are exactly what you need. Fluffy homemade pancakes stuffed with chocolate hazelnut spread and layered with smooth peanut butter, drizzled in caramel and finished with crushed salted peanuts and chocolate chips.
Classic ANZAC Biscuits Recipe (Chewy, Golden & Full of History)
Whether you prefer them crunchy and golden or slightly soft in the middle, ANZAC biscuits remind us that sometimes the simplest recipes carry the most meaning.
Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Sourdough hot cross buns are not your quick Easter bake, they’re a labour of love, but one that rewards you at every stage.
Fun Bunny Meringues
These cute bunny meringues are perfect for Easter. Pipe them using a star nozzle for a textured finish and serve them as decorations, with whipped cream and berries, or turn them into fun lollipops for kids.
Fun Carrot Cake Decoration
This is such a fun Easter idea and works with any round cake, whether it’s homemade or store-bought. You can also use any frosting you already have on hand, but a cream cheese frosting works beautifully with carrot cake.
No-Bake Mini Egg Nest Cheesecakes
Individual chocolate cheesecakes layered with an Oreo base, topped with a crunchy cornflake nest and Mini Eggs.
Easter Chocolate Muffins with Ganache & Mini Eggs
There are moments when you need a bake that comes together quickly but still feels special enough to put on the table and impress. These Easter Chocolate Muffins are exactly that.
Hot Cross Bun Loaf – A Beautiful Easter Bake to Slice and Share
This Hot Cross Bun Loaf is a slightly different take on the classic Easter bake. Instead of shaping individual buns, the dough is baked as a large, beautifully spiced loaf, making it perfect for slicing thick and toasting with butter.
Easter Simnel Cake
This Easter Simnel Cake is one of those bakes that feels deeply tied to the season. A light fruit cake layered with marzipan through the centre and finished with another layer on top, it’s rich with flavour yet surprisingly gentle compared to heavier traditional fruit cakes.
Ricotta and lemon Pancakes
They’re light, fluffy, and softly set thanks to the ricotta, with just enough sweetness to work with fruit, yoghurt, or a drizzle of honey.
Valentine’s Skillet Cookie
This skillet cookie is exactly how I love dessert to be at the end of a dinner: warm, soft in the middle, packed with chocolate chips, and made for sharing.
Skillet Cookie
This skillet cookie is exactly how I love dessert to be at the end of a dinner: warm, soft in the middle, packed with chocolate chips, and made for sharing.
Peach Puff Pastry Tart
Stone fruit season is one of my favourite times of year in the kitchen. When peaches are good, they really don’t need much, just a little help to turn them into something special.
CINNAMON CHAI PROTEIN CRÈME BRÛLÉE
I’m officially on a bit of a health kick at the moment, but let’s be honest, I can’t go a day without dessert. It’s just not who I am.
So instead of cutting it out completely, I’ve been getting creative. Finding ways to still enjoy those little end-of-day moments, just built a bit smarter. And today, this Cinnamon Chai Protein Crème Brûlée absolutely hit the spot.