Desserts and baking
72 recipes, grouped by cuisine.
American
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesNutty brown butter, crisp edges, chewy centres and flaky salt on top. Chill the dough for the best flavour.40 min · Easy · Serves 12
- Chocolate Chip CookiesCrisp at the edges, chewy in the middle, with pools of dark chocolate. The dough is better after a night in the fridge.35 min · Easy · Serves 12
- Fudgy Crinkle-Top BrowniesDense, gooey brownies with a shiny, crackly top and pockets of melted chocolate.45 min · Easy · Serves 12
- Carrot CakeA tender American carrot cake with warm spices, toasted walnuts and tangy cream cheese icing.1 h 5 min · Easy · Serves 10
- Classic American Apple PieA golden, flaky pie filled with tender apples, cinnamon and a little lemon.1 h 50 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Classic American CornbreadGolden, tender cornbread with crisp edges and a gentle sweetness, best served warm with butter.35 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Key Lime PieA creamy, tangy American pie with a crisp biscuit crust and a cloud of softly whipped cream.50 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Peach CobblerJuicy peaches bake beneath a tender, golden biscuit topping with a hint of cinnamon.55 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Pecan PieA classic American pie with toasted pecans and a rich, gently set filling.1 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Sweet Potato CasseroleA classic American side of creamy, cinnamon-spiced sweet potato under a crisp pecan and brown sugar topping.1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Baked Mac and CheeseMacaroni in a silky, sharp cheddar sauce under a golden, crunchy top. Pure comfort.50 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Blueberry MuffinsTall, soft muffins with a sugary top and plenty of blueberries. The trick is to stir the batter as little as you can.40 min · Easy · Serves 12
- Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese GlazePillowy yeasted rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze.2 h 30 min · Project · Serves 9
- Classic Banana PuddingLayers of ripe banana, vanilla custard and crisp wafers soften into a creamy, comforting American dessert.35 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Rice Krispies TreatsButtery, chewy cereal bars with the classic toasted rice and marshmallow flavour.20 min · Easy · Serves 12
Italian
- Easy Creamy TiramisuCoffee-soaked sponge fingers under a light mascarpone cream. No eggs to cook, no oven needed.30 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Garlic BreadA baguette cut deep and filled with soft butter beaten with garlic and parsley, baked in foil until soft inside, then opened up to crisp.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted StrawberriesA soft, barely set cream with jammy roasted strawberries. Make it the day before and it is ready when you are.25 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Almond and Orange BiscottiCrisp twice-baked Italian biscuits with toasted almonds, orange zest and a gentle hint of vanilla.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 12
- Italian CrostataA buttery, lemon-scented tart with a glossy layer of apricot jam and a golden lattice top.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Pizza BiancaA crisp-edged Italian flatbread topped simply with olive oil, rosemary and flaky salt.2 h 25 min · Medium · Serves 6
- ZeppoleLight, crisp Italian doughnuts dusted with sugar and served warm with a hint of lemon.45 min · Medium · Serves 6
- CannoliCrisp, blistered pastry shells filled just before serving with sweet ricotta, chocolate and citrus.1 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Classic ZabaglioneA cloud-light Italian custard flavoured with sweet Marsala and served warm with fresh berries.20 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Italian AffogatoVanilla gelato meets freshly brewed espresso for a simple Italian dessert served straight away.5 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Italian AmarettiCrisp-edged, chewy almond biscuits scented with bitter almond and dusted with icing sugar.35 min · Easy · Serves 12
- StruffoliTiny golden honey-glazed dough balls, bright with citrus and finished with colourful sprinkles.1 h 5 min · Medium · Serves 8
British
- Apple CrumbleSoft, sharp apples with cinnamon under a golden, crunchy oat topping. Made with plant butter, so it's vegan.1 h 5 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Crispy Oven Fish and Chips with Mushy PeasCod in a crunchy crumb with golden oven chips and minty peas. All the comfort, none of the fryer.55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Eton MessA classic British pudding of crushed meringue, softly whipped cream and juicy strawberries.20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Yorkshire PuddingCrisp, golden Yorkshire puddings with soft centres, made for serving alongside a British roast.45 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Lemon PossetThree ingredients make a cool, tart, silky dessert. It sets by itself in the fridge.15 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Sticky Toffee PuddingA light, date-sweetened sponge soaked in hot toffee sauce. The best kind of pudding.1 h · Medium · Serves 8
- Battenberg CakeA classic British checkerboard sponge wrapped in apricot jam and soft almond marzipan.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Victoria SpongeA classic British sponge filled with raspberry jam and softly whipped cream, then dusted with icing sugar.55 min · Easy · Serves 8
French
- CanelésCrisp, deeply caramelised French pastries with a soft vanilla and rum-scented centre.1 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 12
- Cherry ClafoutisA classic French cherry clafoutis with a tender, custardy centre and a lightly golden top.55 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Crème BrûléeSilky vanilla custard beneath a crisp, golden layer of caramelised sugar.3 h · Medium · Serves 4
- French ProfiterolesCrisp choux buns filled with vanilla cream and draped in glossy warm chocolate sauce.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Mille-FeuilleCrisp layers of golden puff pastry sandwich vanilla crème pâtissière beneath a simple icing finish.1 h 40 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Pain de CampagneA rustic French country loaf with a crisp crust, open crumb and gentle tang from a slow ferment.3 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 10
Mexican
- Arroz con LecheA creamy Mexican rice pudding scented with cinnamon and vanilla, served warm or chilled.45 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Mexican BuñuelosCrisp, golden fritters dusted with cinnamon sugar and served warm.55 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Mexican ChurrosCrisp, golden churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, served warm for dipping.40 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Tortillas de MaízSoft, warm Mexican corn tortillas with a toasted aroma and a tender, flexible bite.45 min · Easy · Serves 8
Chinese
- Chinese Mango PuddingSilky mango pudding with a bright fruit flavour and a gentle finish of evaporated milk.20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chinese Almond JellyDelicate almond-scented jelly served chilled with sweet mandarin segments.20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chinese Egg TartsFlaky pastry shells hold a gently set custard scented with vanilla and a little lemon.55 min · Medium · Serves 12
- Chinese MooncakesTender, golden mooncakes filled with fragrant lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk.1 h 40 min · Medium · Serves 10
Japanese
- Anpan (Japanese Red Bean Bread)Soft, lightly sweet Japanese buns filled with smooth red bean paste and finished with a toasted sesame topping.3 h · Medium · Serves 8
- Japanese Matcha Ice CreamCreamy homemade ice cream with the gentle bitterness and vivid green colour of matcha.4 h · Medium · Serves 6
- Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread)Soft, pillowy Japanese milk bread with a fine crumb and a gently sweet, milky flavour.3 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 10
Turkish
- SimitMake crisp, sesame-covered Turkish bread rings with a chewy centre and a gentle hint of molasses.2 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Spinach and Feta GözlemeCrisp, golden Turkish flatbreads filled with spinach, feta and parsley, best served hot from the pan.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Turkish PideSoft, golden Turkish pide with a sesame crust and a tender, chewy centre.2 h 25 min · Medium · Serves 4
Greek
- Spinach and Feta Filo PieSqueeze the spinach properly dry and scrunch the filo loose. It bakes for 45 minutes on its own.1 h 50 min · Medium · Serves 6
- KourabiedesButtery Greek almond biscuits dusted generously with icing sugar, traditionally served at celebrations.1 h · Medium · Serves 12
- LoukoumadesGolden Greek honey doughnuts finished with cinnamon and chopped walnuts.1 h 40 min · Medium · Serves 4
Everyday
- Brown Butter Banana BreadButter browned until it smells of toffee, very ripe bananas and a crackly sugar top. The blacker the bananas, the better the loaf.1 h 45 min · Easy · Serves 10
- No-Knead Sourdough LoafAbout 45 minutes of hands-on spread over two days. The overnight cold proof does the rest.22 h · Project · Serves 8
- Olive Oil Chocolate TartA dense ganache cut with peppery olive oil, flaky salt on top. It needs three hours in the fridge, so make it ahead.3 h 35 min · Medium · Serves 10
Spanish
- Tarta de SantiagoA classic Galician almond cake with lemon zest, a hint of cinnamon and a dusting of icing sugar.50 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Pan de CristalA Spanish glass bread with a crisp, blistered crust and an airy, delicate centre, made with olive oil and plenty of patience.3 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 8
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Thai
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Mediterranean
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