Desserts and Puddings
Choc and Berry Steamed Puddings
These individual steamed puddings are quick, easy and an absolute delight. They are light and fruity, served hot with custard or cream. They freeze exceptionally well unbaked in their tins...
Choc and Berry Steamed Puddings
These individual steamed puddings are quick, easy and an absolute delight. They are light and fruity, served hot with custard or cream. They freeze exceptionally well unbaked in their tins...
Cranberry and Elder-Fizz Trifles
My mini Covid Christmas doesn’t mean there is no place for trifle. Two individual beauties that are easy to make – just need to allow time for setting. Choose two...
Cranberry and Elder-Fizz Trifles
My mini Covid Christmas doesn’t mean there is no place for trifle. Two individual beauties that are easy to make – just need to allow time for setting. Choose two...
Caramelised citrus Bread pudding
Here is a handy recipe which will make excellent use of old bread. I read a very basic recipe for bread pudding in a book dating back over a hundred...
Caramelised citrus Bread pudding
Here is a handy recipe which will make excellent use of old bread. I read a very basic recipe for bread pudding in a book dating back over a hundred...
Quick Spotted Dick
Nostalgic, tasty, easy and cheap to make. A steamed sponge pudding without a steamer, no running windows and no pan boiling dry. No need to cover the puddings with greaseproof...
Quick Spotted Dick
Nostalgic, tasty, easy and cheap to make. A steamed sponge pudding without a steamer, no running windows and no pan boiling dry. No need to cover the puddings with greaseproof...
Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings
These Yorkshire puddings don’t rise quite as well as those made with wheat flour but I was very pleased with the results and they tasted just as good.
Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings
These Yorkshire puddings don’t rise quite as well as those made with wheat flour but I was very pleased with the results and they tasted just as good.
Sloe Gin Self Saucing Puddings
SLOE GIN – dates back as far as the 1700s.. It can be made at home from just sloe berries, sugar and gin is a beautiful dark red, almost purple...
Sloe Gin Self Saucing Puddings
SLOE GIN – dates back as far as the 1700s.. It can be made at home from just sloe berries, sugar and gin is a beautiful dark red, almost purple...
Lemon and Blueberry Meringue Cake
I have called this a Meringue cake but it is in fact a sublime dessert that is a real showstopper. Beautiful alternative to a standard pavlova and is also gluten...
Lemon and Blueberry Meringue Cake
I have called this a Meringue cake but it is in fact a sublime dessert that is a real showstopper. Beautiful alternative to a standard pavlova and is also gluten...
Glazed Rhubarb and Ginger Tart
I have a good crop of rhubarb and am always experimenting with new recipes that will ring the changes. This is a nice one. Served cold with fresh cream –...
Glazed Rhubarb and Ginger Tart
I have a good crop of rhubarb and am always experimenting with new recipes that will ring the changes. This is a nice one. Served cold with fresh cream –...
Lemon and Elderflower Dessert
Thinly disguised as a cheesecake but bringing just 10g fat and 10g sugar per portion to the table – what’s not to love about this dessert.
Lemon and Elderflower Dessert
Thinly disguised as a cheesecake but bringing just 10g fat and 10g sugar per portion to the table – what’s not to love about this dessert.
Dacquoise
This amazing dessert cake is deceiving. She looks totally top end and yet is really quite straight forward to make – the best thing about it is that you really...
Dacquoise
This amazing dessert cake is deceiving. She looks totally top end and yet is really quite straight forward to make – the best thing about it is that you really...
Meringue Crown
With a crispy outside, soft light centre and adorned with fruit jewels of the season this meringue crown is my elevated pavlova !
Meringue Crown
With a crispy outside, soft light centre and adorned with fruit jewels of the season this meringue crown is my elevated pavlova !
Baked Lime Cheesecake
Lime, chocolate and coconut are one of my favourite combinations and they certainly come together beautifully in this baked cheesecake. Use either a 23cm loose bottomed round cake tin or...
Baked Lime Cheesecake
Lime, chocolate and coconut are one of my favourite combinations and they certainly come together beautifully in this baked cheesecake. Use either a 23cm loose bottomed round cake tin or...
Tipsy Pudding
A winter warmer and particularly luscious at Christmas and perfect served up as an alternative to Christmas pudding. Light, moist and tasting so orangey ! Don’t be concerned that the...
Tipsy Pudding
A winter warmer and particularly luscious at Christmas and perfect served up as an alternative to Christmas pudding. Light, moist and tasting so orangey ! Don’t be concerned that the...
Rice Pudding
I love a rice pudding and is my "go to" recipe when I find myself with milk that has approached it's Use By date. Rice pudding can be very flexible...
Rice Pudding
I love a rice pudding and is my "go to" recipe when I find myself with milk that has approached it's Use By date. Rice pudding can be very flexible...
Fruit Crumble
A fantastic “go to” pudding. Make a large batch of crumble mix and freeze it. Scatter over your choice of fruit (frozen or fresh) and you have a wholesome pudding...
Fruit Crumble
A fantastic “go to” pudding. Make a large batch of crumble mix and freeze it. Scatter over your choice of fruit (frozen or fresh) and you have a wholesome pudding...
Cherry Clafoutis
HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/aJF_aN3XKWs The simplest of desserts but one that never dates. I like to serve my clafoutis at room temperature, sliced and dusted with icing sugar –...
Cherry Clafoutis
HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/aJF_aN3XKWs The simplest of desserts but one that never dates. I like to serve my clafoutis at room temperature, sliced and dusted with icing sugar –...
Chocolate Fondant Puddings
Chocolate fondant puddings are always a favourite. They are easy to make and will freeze well and can be cooked from frozen so great for getting ahead. The tricky bit...
Chocolate Fondant Puddings
Chocolate fondant puddings are always a favourite. They are easy to make and will freeze well and can be cooked from frozen so great for getting ahead. The tricky bit...
Bailey's Cheesecake
If you like Baileys then what’s not to like about this dessert ? This is always on my Christmas List and has become a family favourite. It can be made...
Bailey's Cheesecake
If you like Baileys then what’s not to like about this dessert ? This is always on my Christmas List and has become a family favourite. It can be made...
Open Fruit Tarts
These individual “patisserie” style tarts will impress your friends and family – I promise. With a few hints and tips to prevent a soggy pastry I think these are a...
Open Fruit Tarts
These individual “patisserie” style tarts will impress your friends and family – I promise. With a few hints and tips to prevent a soggy pastry I think these are a...
Passion Fruit Ice Cream
Start by juicing the passion fruits. Cut each fruit in half, scoop out the seeds then either push through a metal sieve with a metal spoon or alternatively pop the...
Passion Fruit Ice Cream
Start by juicing the passion fruits. Cut each fruit in half, scoop out the seeds then either push through a metal sieve with a metal spoon or alternatively pop the...
Rhubarb and Orange Crumble
Packed with flavour this crumble is one of our family favourites !
Rhubarb and Orange Crumble
Packed with flavour this crumble is one of our family favourites !
Eve's Pudding
Eve’s pudding is a British classic first referenced I believe in 1824. Often made traditionally with ground almonds though they can be expensive. My version has a few twists, is...
Eve's Pudding
Eve’s pudding is a British classic first referenced I believe in 1824. Often made traditionally with ground almonds though they can be expensive. My version has a few twists, is...
Lemon Cheesecake
A fantastic dessert for the summer which with a little thought about decoration can really impress your friends. It is incredibly easy and can be made the day before. Fresh,...
Lemon Cheesecake
A fantastic dessert for the summer which with a little thought about decoration can really impress your friends. It is incredibly easy and can be made the day before. Fresh,...
Bread and Butter Pudding
Classic Bread and Butter pudding is super tasty and I have been making it for years and my family always ask whether it is on the menu.
Bread and Butter Pudding
Classic Bread and Butter pudding is super tasty and I have been making it for years and my family always ask whether it is on the menu.
Christmas Pudding
HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/Ck3boHoZJ2M This delicious traditional Christmas pudding is sufficient to fill a large 2lb pudding basin, 2 x 1lb or 9 single serve puddings steamed in small...
Christmas Pudding
HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/Ck3boHoZJ2M This delicious traditional Christmas pudding is sufficient to fill a large 2lb pudding basin, 2 x 1lb or 9 single serve puddings steamed in small...
Summer Pudding Terrine
If you like summer pudding I promise this is the best you have ever tasted ! Sometimes there is a sort of bitter after taste but with this recipe there...
Summer Pudding Terrine
If you like summer pudding I promise this is the best you have ever tasted ! Sometimes there is a sort of bitter after taste but with this recipe there...
Queen of Puddings
This is my take on the classic Queen of Puddings. For me the pudding in its traditional form is too sweet so I have toned it down with a quick jam...
Queen of Puddings
This is my take on the classic Queen of Puddings. For me the pudding in its traditional form is too sweet so I have toned it down with a quick jam...
Vanilla Ice Cream
Most of us adore vanilla ice cream and home made ice cream is the best. This recipe of mine is ultra simple, tastes delicious and is inexpensive. If you have...
Vanilla Ice Cream
Most of us adore vanilla ice cream and home made ice cream is the best. This recipe of mine is ultra simple, tastes delicious and is inexpensive. If you have...
Raspberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta Bundt
This is a real stunner. A delicious light dessert which can be served any time of the year as I have used frozen berries throughout. Almond fatless sponge supporting a...
Raspberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta Bundt
This is a real stunner. A delicious light dessert which can be served any time of the year as I have used frozen berries throughout. Almond fatless sponge supporting a...
Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream
Here is a simple ice cream recipe which doesn’t require an ice cream maker. It does freeze hard so remember to remove to the fridge to ripen for about an...
Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream
Here is a simple ice cream recipe which doesn’t require an ice cream maker. It does freeze hard so remember to remove to the fridge to ripen for about an...