Torta paradiso with mascarpone and blueberries - Paradise cake! Deliciously light with a heavenly filling of fresh blueberries and mascarpone - mascarpone, fresh blueberries, unwaxed lemon, unsalted butter (very soft), caster sugar + 1 tablespoon, plain flour, cornflour, large eggs (at room temperature), vanilla extract, baking powder, icing sugar for dusting, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C [...]
Amaretto and chocolate cake - Rich and elegant; the perfect ending to a dinner party - unsalted butter, large eggs, savoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits, quality dark chocolate, at least 70% cocoa solids, caster sugar, cornflour, amaretto liqueur, icing sugar for dusting, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 140˚C/120˚C fan/Gas 1; Line a 23cm loose-bottomed flan tin with the [...]
Strawberry and mascarpone Italian sponge - Three light layers sandwiched with fruit and creamy mascarpone - fresh strawberries, mascarpone, plain yogurt, large eggs, lemon, plain flour, corn flour, xylitol or caster sugar, vanilla extract, salt, icing sugar for dusting, Toasted almonds (optional), PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4; Grease a round 23cm loose-bottomed cake tin [...]
Plum clafoutis - This comforting delicious batter pudding is impressive but so easy to make. Perfect for entertaining. - soft plums, large eggs, full fat milk, plain flour, ground almonds, caster sugar, vanilla extract, salt, Butter for greasing, icing sugar for dusting, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4; Wash, stone and quarter the plums. Grease [...]