Category Archives: Desserts

In case you are not full up by now!

Simple Baking: Pull Apart Fruit Bun

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

This is my third sweet recipe in a row. Yum. This is ideal for an afternoon treat as it doesn’t take long to make – there is no yeast in the recipe so no proving time is required, and it … Continue reading →

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Lime and Cream Pie

Posted on May 26, 2013 by

This is a delicious alternative to a baked cheesecake. I actually think that this pie is easier to make but still has the same lovely smooth texture of a cheesecake – without any cheese… That also makes it cheaper because … Continue reading →

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Coconut and Raspberry Rice Pudding

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

This is a deliciously different version of traditional rice pudding. Rice pudding is such a comfort food but because you don’t serve it hot, (as it will burn your mouth), it can be eaten whatever the weather is doing outside. … Continue reading →

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Boozy Ferrero Rocher Choc Hazelnut Cheesecake

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Go on, spoil yourself. I think that cheesecakes are officially my favourite dessert to make. They are so versatile with regards to the different flavours that you can make, not to mention the fact that they can also be baked … Continue reading →

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Easter Treat: Giant Chocolate Cake

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

If you like chocolate then you will love this cake. This is delicious. I don’t know what else to say really Lately I find that some store-bought chocolate cakes can be almost too fudgey, (more like steamed puddings than cake), but this has … Continue reading →

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Cheat’s Cappuccino Cupcakes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

These take minutes to make but taste amazing. Cupcakes are something that I don’t make very often as I just don’t have the patience to bake them, wait for them to cool, make frosting and then try to get the … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own: After Dinner Mint Truffles

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

If you love chocolate and mint then these are the treat for you. I know that after dinner mints are a bit retro but they are still very popular. Instead of buying some from the store I decided to make … Continue reading →

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5 Ingredients: Cookies and Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

This is a very simple dessert – no ice cream machine required. If you love cookies and ice cream then you’ll love this, especially considering that it contains only 5 ingredients and takes under 15 minutes to mix up. How … Continue reading →

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Super Simple: Jam Doughnut Muffins

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

If you love jam doughnuts then this is the treat for you. These are simple to put together but look so impressive that your family and friends will think you have been slaving away for hours to bake them. My … Continue reading →

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Australia Day: Recipe round-up for your BBQ

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

This Saturday, 26th January, is Australia Day. In honour of the occasion I thought I would bring together some tasty recipes which would be great at any Australian party, whether it is a BBQ or not. First, ’throw a shrimp on the … Continue reading →

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