This Sago Plum Pudding is beautifully light, moist and melt-in-your-mouth. An old-fashioned steamed Christmas pudding that can be made with sago or tapioca pearls and served with homemade custard.
This lovely rum and raisin tart has thin, buttery pastry and a gently spiced sour cream filling with plump raisins and walnuts. It works beautifully gluten-free, and an alcohol-free option is also included.
These old-fashioned steamed jam puddings are wonderfully soft and moist, with warm jam underneath and a simple sweet white sauce. Steamed in an ordinary oven using a bain-marie, they’re easy to make and can also be made gluten free.
A simple apple sponge pudding with soft stewed apples and a light golden topping. An old-fashioned dessert that’s easy to make and perfect served warm with custard, cream or ice cream.
A classic custard tart recipe with a crisp shortcrust pastry and smooth, creamy filling. This 1950s-style tart is made without cream and slices beautifully once set.
A delicious pear pudding from a classic French cookbook, baked until golden with soft fruit and a light, creamy batter. Simple, comforting and equally lovely served warm or cold.
A soft, light hazelnut meringue dessert sandwiched with mascarpone and fresh fruit. Crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle, and naturally gluten-free.
A soft, buttery upside down stone fruit cake with a caramelised fruit topping. Inspired by an old Epicurean magazine, this adaptable cake is easy to make, converts beautifully to gluten-free, and is just as lovely served warm or cold with cream.
This beautiful homemade trifle has all the classic layers — jam Swiss roll, port wine jelly, fresh berries, and a silky custard that gently soaks through everything. A lovely make-ahead dessert for Christmas.
These almond baked caramel apples were featured alongside my Apple Tea Cake
in the same video — a quick, cosy dessert with buttery almond caramel and tender baked apples. Simple to make, and so good with whipped cream or custard.
This apple tea cake is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with tender layers of apple in a soft, buttery sponge. It’s one of those simple, homestyle cakes that everyone loves — and if you’ve watched the video, you’ll also see me make a quick dessert for Almond Baked Apples.
This Healthy Caramel Slice is rich, sticky, and made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, dates, coconut, and tahini. My daughter shared this favourite recipe with me — a beautiful no-bake treat that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.