There is no better dessert for summer than one that’s covered in a range of fresh fruit! That’s why we make a simple French Fruit Tart (also known as Tarte Aux Fruits) every time we have guests over in the summertime! Delicious crisp shortcrust pastry, filled with silky smooth creme patissiere and topped with all […]
TARTS & PIES
Is it a tart or is it a pie? One of life’s unanswerable questions! In this section, you will find a range of bakes including Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Tart, American favourites – Pecan Pie and Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan & Pretzel Crumble Top, not forgetting galettes and custard, and fruit tarts!
Brandy Pecan Pie
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you really? Well, if that’s true, you will definitely enjoy a Brandy Pecan Pie that we recently made! With the toffee-flavour brown sugar, maple syrup and honey, this triple sweetened Pecan Pie is not for the faint-hearted. Further flavoured with a drop of brandy and toasted pecan undernotes, […]
Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Tart
This refined sugar-free Chocolate Tart has enough decadence and flavour to embarrass the sugary, heavy cream-based ganache tarts! With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of cocoa bitterness, this is an amazing dessert to enjoy after dinner if you are looking for a low carb, low sugar, gluten-free option! The chocolate, or […]
Galette Des Rois | French King Cake (With A British Twist)
A classic French recipe served on the day of Epiphany, Galette des Rois translates to the “Cake of Kings”. This simple recipe uses a shop-bought puff pastry and easy-to-make almond frangipane filling. We have also used some mincemeat in the cake to add a Great British twist to this French Epiphany Cake! The Last Cake […]
Banana Tarte Tatin (Banana Puff Pastry Tart)
When you need a pick-me-up and only a sweet, brown and sticky dessert will do, try making this Salted Caramel Banana Tarte Tatin with Pecans. It’s not for the faint-hearted: sweet bananas with salted caramel and buttery pecans are the ultimate treat to have the weekend at home! You can make your own puff pastry […]
Melktert | South African Milk Tart
Silky smooth and creamy, our version of Melktert is made with custard spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. Topped with a good amount of cinnamon, this South African Milk Tart, is a wonderfully rich custard tart that can be made with everyday ingredients you will find in your cupboards! We made our own shortcrust pastry, but […]
All-American Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan & Pretzel Crumble Top
Thanksgiving celebrations in the US inspired me to make my very first All-American Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan and Pretzel Crumble Top! And we truly are in love! On this Thanksgiving, we are definitely thankful for one of the best autumnal pies we have ever created in our kitchen! If you have never tasted a […]