Cold coffee cream.. a speedy mini dessert made in a bottle!

What happened when you mix an espresso with whipped cream? If you go to an Italian bar during summer time you will find a very popular mini dessert: an indulgent cold espresso cream. I usually make this when I am on holiday as it takes only 5 minutes to prepare and because I don’t have…

Rich chocolate cake with raspberries and hazelnuts for hubby’s birthday!

Endulge! Yes at least on your birthday! I treated hubby with his usual favourite cake.. chocolate..  yes always chocolate! Every year I make a different one as I like to experiment with new recipes. This time I have paired raspberries with hazelnuts which go heavenly with chocolate. This is a very rich cake although I…

Strawberries and cream cupcakes – children in the kitchen!

We had a week of baking! My children were on holiday last week and we baked lots of different things: from pizza, to cakes, savoury biscuits and cupcakes. I put the ingredients on the table and I let them get on with it… which meant that the kitchen looked like a bomb! Anyway…. good to…

Quick strawberry yogurt and cream dessert

It’s hot over here and it feels just so good! I am always in desperate need of vitamin D. Growing up in Italy, I had to make some adjustments to my lifestyle when I moved to the UK as there is considerably less light over here and less hours of sunshine too. Still, there are…

Coffee whipped cream dessert with crunchy brittle

Luscious, crunchy, moreish and super easy to make! This coffee mousse is made by simply whipping up double cream mixed with strong Italian coffee. The combination of the two will simply knock your socks off! Coffee and cream are a match made in heaven. Adding a sprinkle of crunchy brittle on top and a dash…

Black Forest Dessert in a glass

Black Forest is a classic cake which I had many times when I lived in Germany and Austria as a youngster. The flavour of the cherries mixed with chocolate sponge and whipped cream makes this cake really moreish and delicious. My sister made a Black Forest dessert-version in a glass for us which we enjoyed…

Berries and mascarpone fresh and easy dessert

Something delicious, quick and no bake? If you love fruit then you will love this one! An easy dessert made with berries, mascarpone cheese, fresh cream and finger biscuits. Simple ingredients but lots of taste! Use frozen berries if you cannot find fresh ones… any berries you like: raspberries, blueberries, blackberries..they will all work very…

Retro double ice cream maker giveaway

I grew up with gelato or ice cream. During the long hot Italian summers I would always have a scoop or two every day and I still do. Everyone loves freshly made ice cream and if you can make your own that’s even better. My favourite ever flavours are yogurt with fruit of the forest,…

Valentine strawberry and cream crepes

I have been indulging on lots of lovely treats recently. Valentine came early in our family. Every year is the same, comes February and the “dieting time” is officially over.. not that I have been dieting much though anyway! Here is one of the last desserts I dived into: these crepes with strawberries and cream…

Easy soft apple and cream cake recipe

Apple cake today! Yay! Apple cake has always been one of my favourites: it is healthy, always satisfying.. it makes me think of granny. One of those cakes you can dunk in your tea or coffee. Simply the best! I love trying different combinations and variations of apple cakes. This one has fresh cream added…