Pecan Pie Oat Cookie Bars
A cookie bar gives you 80% gooey centre and 20% crispy edges. Just make the dough, press it into the tin and bake. These though, have a pecan pie layer running through the middle. It stays lovely and soft and sits alongside the cinnamon oaty cookie really well. I’ve topped them with chunks of rich dark chocolate and plenty of flaky salt to contrast against the sweetness of the bar. Plus, it looks pretty.
Caramelised Banana Custard Doughnuts
I love banana desserts but often overlook it as a flavour. These combine dark caramelised bananas with a rich, smooth mascarpone custard. The croissant shape isn’t too difficult, especially if you’ve shaped croissants before. They prove up a treat and I think they look beautiful with their cinnamon sugar coats.
Lemon, Thyme & Blood Orange Shortbread Biscuits
The feeling of spring is lingering in the air and the sun is peeking out of the clouds, so I thought it was time to bake a bit of sunshine too.
These are like little parcels of citrus sitting in a thyme shortbread. The shortbread has a little ground almond in it to keep the texture short all while holding its shape. The pretty pink icing on top brings memories of party rings from my childhood. These are such a treat and perfect with a cuppa.
Rhubarb & Honey Mascarpone Custard Doughnuts
Undoubtably, doughnuts are my weakness. I can’t resist a fresh, soft doughnut. I love the way everything seems to get a showering of sugar as it rustles off between bites. Along with the fact that doughnuts are one of my favourite baked goods, add rhubarb to the mix and these couldn’t be more perfect. I’ve filled them filled to the brim with a tangy compote and the most luscious mascarpone custard filling. A real treat.
Peanut, Stem Ginger & Miso Cheesecake Swirl Cookies
These are my ode to the sweet and salty lovers. I am one of them so these are also for me! I have been a bit obsessed with making flavoured chocolate barks for my cookies. It has really opened up so many possibilities to add in flavours that you don’t necessarily want in the actual cookie dough.
Blood Orange Baby Cakes with Blood Orange Curd and Bay Leaf Buttercream
Blood oranges are in season so I’m obviously baking with them. This orange and almond sponge is one of my all-time favourites. Whole blood oranges are boiled and then pureed before being added into the cake batter. It makes for an incredibly moist and flavourful sponge. Plus its gluten free too!