Sweet Treats These might be easy to buy, but why not try to make your own this Easter, you won’t regret it! They are crunchy and golden on the outside but wonderfully soft on the inside. If that doesn’t sound indulgent enough, they are then coated in cinnamon sugar. A definite crowd pleaser! Ingredients Makes…
Make someone’s day with delightful homemade Jammy Dodgers
Sweet Treats These biscuits are quick to make and taste so much better than the shop-bought version! Traditionally they are sandwiched with strawberry jam but you can try anything – apricot, chocolate spread, whatever you fancy. Ingredients Makes about 10 sandwich biscuits – 175g unsalted butter – 100g icing sugar – 1 medium egg yolk…
Romantic red velvet St Valentine’s day macarons
Sweet Treats Macarons have a reputation for being tricky but don’t fear! If you follow the recipe carefully these red velvet flavoured versions will make an impressive gift this Valentine’s day. A top tip is throughout the recipe, make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature. Ingredients Makes about 12 filled macarons For…
A traditional treat: cherry almond loaf cake
This is an old-fashioned family favourite that remains ever popular. It is an essential recipe for every baker’s repertoire. There is nothing better with a cup of tea in the evening with its crunchy crust and delicious buttery inside studded with sweet pops of cherry. Ingredients l 200g red glace cherries l 190g butter l…
Delectable German gingerbread: a special Christmas treat
Sweet Treats This German gingerbread, known as lebkuchen, has the perfect balance of sweet and spiced. This version is even tastier as the biscuits are filled with raspberry. Other flavours like apricot or cherry, also work really well, or you can keep it simple and not fill them at all! Heart-shaped lebkuchen look extra decorative…
Have a happy honeycomb Christmas
Sweet Treats Although there are very few ingredients to this recipe it makes the tastiest treat! The key to success here is the preparation beforehand as the formation of the honeycomb happens quite quickly. Be sure to have all utensils to hand and read through the method a few times before you begin. As the…
Super sumptuous spiced sticky coffee pudding
Sweet Treats This is a cosy, decadent dessert perfect for those cold evenings as the darker weather sets in. It isn’t as difficult as you might think to make this lightly spiced version of the sweet gooey classic. It is worth looking for Medjool dates, they have a rich caramelisedflavour compared to that of regular…
A spooky spiced toffee and apple treat for Halloween
Sweet Treats T o get your mouth watering this Halloween, try out this alternative take on the festive classic that will fill your kitchen with the sweet scent of autumnal spices. And don’t be scared off by the toffee sauce: this version simply involves melting down some shop-bought toffees for drizzling over the top of…
Nothing as great as a cherry and almond loaf cake
Sweet Treats This is an old-fashioned family favourite that remains ever popular. It is an essential recipe for every baker’s repertoire. There is nothing better with a cup of tea in the evening with its crunchy crust and delicious buttery inside studded with sweet pops of cherry. Ingredients For the crumble 200g red glace cherries…
Light up the room with a lemon tart
Sweet Treats This week’s sweet treat is a timeless classic – its bright yellow colour makes it the perfect centrepiece for your table. If you’re tight on time the pastry can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to three days. Ingredients For the pastry: 180g plain flour 55g icing sugar…