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items: 10 foolproof crêpe recipes for breakfast, brunch and beyond
items: 12 crunchy, gooey and layered bakes for a satisfying sensory experience
items: Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding
items: Dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt focaccia
items: 24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
items: 49 rhubarb recipes for vibrant seasonal treats
items: Rhubarb and pistachio galette
items: Sweet and salty date power balls
items: Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts
items: Matcha cheesecake with ube swirl
items: Matchagato
items: Matcha cookies
items: Swedish baked rice pudding
items: No-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits
items: Plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake
items: Chocolate cherry brownies
items: Chocolate truffle cake
items: Lemon cardamom cake
items: Sticky toffee monkey bread
items: Invisible apple cake
items: 66 Christmas baking recipes
items: 68 Christmas dessert recipes
items: 22 trifle recipes
items: 36 puff pastry recipes
items: Baking without the burnout: 25 slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends

10 foolproof crêpe recipes for breakfast, brunch and beyond
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date: 2026-01-22T17:01:02.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Pancakes
description: Try these crêpe recipes for a lighter alternative to fluffy American-style pancakes. From boozy crêpes suzette and savoury ham and cheese to vegan versions
encoded: Looking for the best homemade crêpes? Want the perfect crêpe suzette to serve for pud on Pancake Day? These wafer thin French-style pancakes are perfect for topping and rolling up with a range of sweet and savoury fillings. We've got plenty of ideas below, from our basic recipe to elaborate crêpe cake towers and dairy-free versions. For more inspiration, check out our main collection of pancake recipes, along with our savoury pancake recipes, sweet pancake recipes and indulgent pancake recipes. Crêpe recipes Classic crêpes Our easiest ever crêpes recipe uses just five ingredients and can be ready in half an hour. These basic thin pancakes are perfect for customising with any toppings of your choice - one of our favourites is fresh fruit, whipped cream and a drizzle of hot chocolate sauce. Banana crêpes with butterscotch These easy crêpes are great for a decadent Shrove Tuesday treat or a sweet dessert all year round. Crêpes with espresso Looking for an easy crêpe recipe to pick you up? Try these delicate crêpes with espresso topped with chocolate and hazelnut for an indulgent dessert on Pancake Day. Crêpes suzette (French crêpe recipe) Crêpe suzette is a classic French dessert combining thin pancakes with a boozy orange sauce and we think they're perfect for Shrove Tuesday or, why not try them at your next dinner party. Ham and cheese savoury pancakes Stuff your savoury crêpe with chunky ham and salty gruyère for a quick, comforting midweek recipe or your main meal on Pancake Day! Matcha mille crêpe cake (plus how to video) Got friends coming over on Shrove Tuesday? Create this beautiful green tea-inspired cake using layers of crêpes and custard cream and dust with some matcha powder to finish. Toffee apple crêpes with calvados The classic combination of warm toffee sauce and sweet apples with a calvados kick makes these pancakes impossible to resist. Ready in under 30 minutes, these are quick and easy crêpes to impress on Shrove Tuesday. Savoury vegan crêpe Pack th…

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12 crunchy, gooey and layered bakes for a satisfying sensory experience
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date: 2026-01-15T16:14:19.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
description: Thrill your senses with stunning bakes which marry creamy, crunchy and gooey textures – the contrast transforms classic treats and delivers excitement in every bite
encoded: Looking for exciting new bakes where every bite delivers a new sensation? From crunchy toppings to gooey centres and crisp, buttery layers, these indulgent baking recipes create dynamic contrast for maximum impact and will elevate your baking game. Discover more next-level bakes in our collection of decadent chocolate recipes, from stunning cakes to chilled desserts, along with our best caramel cakes and bakes and slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends. Textural baking recipes Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart This tart is a celebration of texture from base to topping. The shell is a clever no-bake crust made with crunchy nut cornflakes and roasted peanuts, bound together with chocolate for a deeply satisfying snap and crunch. The shell gives way to a layer of rich peanut butter and salted caramel, topped with a glossy, creamy milk chocolate ganache. Every slice offers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, creamy finish thanks to the heavenly crisp base, gooey caramel and silky chocolate. Caramelised apple and brown butter cheesecake bars These bars are inspired by the classic apple crumble but take the texture up a notch. The base and topping are made from a brown butter crumble, offering a nutty crunch. The middle is a thick, creamy cheesecake layer, scattered over with caramelised apples. Each bar delivers a satisfying contrast between the crisp crumble, smooth cheesecake and soft, spiced apples. Jammy simnel flapjacks with scorched marzipan A flapjack like no other, this bake combines chewy oat layers with a sticky, spiced cherry and citrus jam filling. The textural twist comes from the topping: a sheet of marzipan is scorched to form a caramelised, crisp lid. The result is a bar that’s chewy, gooey and crackly all at once, with bursts of fruit and the almond hit of marzipan. Caramel almond slice A classic pudding with a textural twist, this slice features a crisp, buttery pastry base topped with a rich caramel layer studded with flaked almonds. The nuts a…

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Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding
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creator: Nisha Parmar
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: A warm pudding perfect for chilly nights in. The sprinkle of sesame seeds complements the savoury miso notes
encoded: Made with storecupboard ingredients, this dessert is ideal for when you want to emulate a molten fondant without the faff. Serve with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche for that hot and cold contrast. Try our chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding, then discover our chocolate self-saucing pudding, lemon self-saucing pudding or sticky toffee self-saucing pudding. Try more self-saucing pudding recipes. Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding recipe

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Dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt focaccia
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Recipes
description: Try our dark chocolate focaccia with olive oil and sea salt. Sweet focaccia might seem strange but it’s having a moment. In this recipe, peppery olive oil and dark chocolate pair really well – throw some sea salt in the mix for a sweet/salty edge and you have baking heaven.
encoded: Try our dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt focaccia, then discover our citrussy chelsea buns, cinnamon buns, laminated milk bread and brioche recipe. Dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt focaccia recipe

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24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
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subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Recipes
subject: Blueberries
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
description: Make the most of fresh blueberries with our recipes, from showstopping desserts to blueberry breakfast muffins
encoded: Looking for blueberry recipes? Want the best fluffy breakfast muffins? Aside from just snacking on handfuls of berries, we love baking with blueberries, adding their vibrant pop of colour and juicy burst of flavour to pies, scones and cakes. Cook them down into a syrupy compote for spooning over pancakes or swirling into cheesecakes. They can also be blitzed into vibrant drinks: make a healthy blueberry smoothie to start your day or try a punchy blueberry margarita next cocktail hour. Try our ideas to make the most of this superfood, high in vitamins and antioxidants, then check out more berry inspiration for raspberry recipes, blackberry recipes and cherry recipes.

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49 rhubarb recipes for vibrant seasonal treats
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subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Recipes
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subject: seasonal
description: Make the most of rhubarb season with comforting crumble, stunning cheesecake, stewed rhubarb breakfast pots and even cocktails (rhubarb negroni, anyone?) Read less
encoded: Looking for rhubarb recipes? Rhubarb has an intensely tart flavour. We like to make the most of it by adding it to as many dishes as possible, while it's in season. Stewed gently with orange or ginger, it makes a delicious healthy breakfast, when served with porridge, pancakes or yogurt. It can also be pickled, roasted or baked into cakes, puddings and crumbles. The best combination of all is rhubarb and custard – whether in the form of a pavlova, panna cotta or tart. Surprisingly, rhubarb is delicious with rich meaty dishes, like pork and duck. For early risers, we have low-calorie breakfast rhubarb, and for night owls we’ve created some rhubarb cocktails to try. For more sweet treat inspiration, try our lemon recipes, cake recipes and afternoon tea ideas.

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Rhubarb and pistachio galette
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: February
description: Make the most of seasonal produce in this fancy rhubarb and pistachio tart, flavoured with almond extract.
encoded: Try our rhubarb and pistachio galette, then discover cherry and pistachio bakewell galette, cherry jam and almond galettes, apple and almond galette or hazelnut frangipane and apricot galette. Rhubarb and pistachio galette recipe

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Sweet and salty date power balls
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creator: Jessica Marigliano-Barry
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
description: Pure, natural ingredients such as dates, chia seeds and crunchy corn combine to make these energy-packed snack balls.
encoded: Try our sweet and salty date power balls, then discover our energy balls, healthy cookies, protein balls, fruit balls, nutty seedy breakfast bars and more healthy snacks. After a few days the corn will soften and become chewier rather than crisp but they still taste amazing. Be sure to use a plant-based protein powder if you want to make these power balls vegan. Sweet and salty date power balls recipe

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Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts
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creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This trio of flavours works in absolute harmony together and all bounce off of one another to make a deliciously flavoured treat.
encoded: Try our cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts, then discover mini doughnuts, baked doughnuts and ring doughnuts, plus more doughnut recipes. Recipe author and first Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber says: "Who doesn’t love a jam doughnut? It is joyous in its simplicity and delicious in all of its nostalgia. Maybe you’d argue there is no point messing around with something so simple and pure. But why not? Sometimes taking a classic like that and having a play around can create something new and exciting, and delicious in a completely different way. In this recipe I wanted to take something that we all know and love, and give it a modern spin, adding an interesting flavour combo that makes these simple brioche doughnuts into something new. That flavour combo? Coffee, cardamom and milk chocolate. "I first had cardamom and coffee together when visiting an Arabic coffee roaster where the coffee was roasted alongside cardamom and ground together to make an incredibly punchy mug of coffee. Milk chocolate and coffee are long-time partners but with the addition of cardamom it’s absolute heaven. "As there are multiple elements to this recipe you can make life easier and make this over two days. On day one, make the coffee pastry cream, cardamom sugar and brioche dough. Once the dough is kneaded, form it into a ball and put it into a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Leave at room temperature for 20 minutes before transferring to the fridge to prove slowly overnight (it can also be left in the fridge for up to three days). When you shape the doughnuts the dough will be cold so it can take up to twice as long to prove." Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts recipe

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Matcha cheesecake with ube swirl
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creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Recipes
description: Try our matcha cheesecake with ube swirl. Ube is a purple yam that features in Filipino desserts and sweets. It has a subtle vanilla-like flavour and pairs well with the earthiness of the matcha.
encoded: Try our matcha cheesecake with ube swirl, then discover almond cake, matcha crêpe cake and matcha cupcakes. Check out our trend spotlight on matcha for more matcha recipes and the best matcha spots in London. Ube is a purple yam that features heavily in Filipino desserts and sweets, such as halo-halo – a mixture of sweetened fruits, beans, ice cream, jelly and ube halaya, which is a creamy ube spread. It has a subtle vanilla-like flavour and pairs well with the earthiness of the matcha. This cheesecake is inspired by Konveni Matcha Café in London, which makes a fantastic ube and matcha soft serve ice cream. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder. It has deep cultural significance in Japan and is traditionally celebrated in tea ceremonies. It’s also now widely enjoyed in many forms around the world – these recipes highlight its earthy, grassy flavour and vivid colour. Matcha cheesecake with ube swirl recipe

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Matchagato
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creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This is a speedy dessert to finish off a dinner party. Serve with shortbreads for scooping.
encoded: Try our matchagato, then discover affogato chocolate mousse and Irish coffee affogato. Check out our trend spotlight on matcha for more matcha recipes and the best matcha spots in London. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder. It has deep cultural significance in Japan and is traditionally celebrated in tea ceremonies. It’s also now widely enjoyed in many forms around the world – these recipes highlight its earthy, grassy flavour and vivid colour. Matchagato recipe

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Matcha cookies
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date: 2026-01-06T14:26:19.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Matcha, white chocolate and nuts are a classic cookie combo. We’ve used marcona almonds for their buttery flavour and creamy texture.
encoded: These matcha white chocolate cookies need to chill for a couple of hours, so do take that into account before you start. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder. It has deep cultural significance in Japan and is traditionally celebrated in tea ceremonies. It’s also now widely enjoyed in many forms around the world – these recipes highlight its earthy, grassy flavour and vivid colour. Try our matcha, white chocolate and marcona almond cookies, then discover almond cake, matcha crêpe cake and matcha cupcakes. Check out our trend spotlight on matcha for more matcha recipes and the best matcha spots in London. Matcha cookies recipe

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Swedish baked rice pudding
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creator: Sebastian Graus
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This make-ahead baked rice pudding flavoured with cinnamon and orange is a simple Christmas dessert that incorporates a playful Swedish festive tradition.
encoded: Recipe author Sebastian Graus says, "Rice pudding is a Christmas Eve staple in my family, always ladled out at lunch before the festivities begin. This baked version is simple to prepare in advance and tastes just as good the next day. Don’t forget the almond – whoever finds it is said to win good fortune for the year." Try Sebastian's Swedish baked rice pudding, then discover cardamom rice pudding, classic rice pudding and Spanish rice pudding. Find more Christmas dessert recipes here. Swedish baked rice pudding recipe

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No-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits
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creator: Cherie Denham
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: I find that no-churn ice creams can taste too sweet so I made this one pretty punchy. The alcohol dilutes the sweetness of the condensed milk and the coffee gives it an intense depth and strength in flavour
encoded: Try our no-churn Irish coffee ice cream with hazelnut and chocolate biscuits, then check out our our Baileys ice cream, spiced coffee kulfi, iced coffee, iced latte and iced caramel coffee. For another coffee-flavoured dessert, try our espresso martini cake pops. Cook, preserver, baker and author Cherie Denham says: "To truly understand Irish food you need to cook in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down through generations. It’s not about fancy techniques or elaborate dishes, it’s about honest, comforting, down-to-earth food made with care and shared with others. "I was brought up on a farm, nestled in County Tyrone in rural N Ireland. My Mummy, Aunties and Grannies cooked with what they had to hand: potatoes pulled from the garden, wild berries gathered from the hedgerows, soda bread fresh from the oven and homemade butter. The press was stocked with homemade jellies and jams made from crab apples and rosehips, damsons, blackberries and strawberries. "The flavours are clean and comforting, and the ingredients aren’t trendy, they’re traditional. Creamy dairy from grass-fed cows, tender lamb, wild Atlantic seafood and earthy root veg. I often went to the local market with mummy on a Wednesday after school if we ran out of vegetables. She’d buy a huge sack of potatoes, a bag of carrots and a few swedes or turnips, as they were called, still all with mud on them. Apples and rhubarb were very popular, and used predominantly to make tarts. Bramley apples have a Protected Geographical Indication in County Armagh, which is affectionately known as The Orchard County. "To cook here is to respect the seasons and surroundings – it’s warming the teapot before pouring the first cup, baking something sweet and welcoming for when guests are due, and always sending them home with a loaf of fresh bread, jar of jam or tin of biscuits. It’s food that brings people together, whether it’s a Sunday dinner, bowl of stew at the kitchen table or cup of tea and soda bread …

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Plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake
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creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This is called a skillet cake as it’s made in a cast-iron skillet pan but it can be easily made in a cake tin if you prefer. The batter can be reused across the seasons with peaches, rhubarb or summer berries
encoded: Try our plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake, then discover plum cake, blackberry cake, fig cake, pear cake, plum jam, plum crumble and more plum recipes. Plum, hazelnut and polenta skillet cake recipe

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Chocolate cherry brownies
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: These are the ultimate fudgy chocolate brownies. The trick to getting that gorgeous gooey centre is to slightly under-bake the brownies and then pop them in the fridge to stop the cooking process
encoded: Try our chocolate cherry brownies, then discover vegan brownies, chocolate orange brownies and Oreo brownies, or try these chocolate dessert recipes. You can serve these brownies chilled or let them come to room temperature, which is my favourite way to enjoy them. I find they have the best flavour and texture like that. Chocolate cherry brownies

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Chocolate truffle cake
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for after dinner. The cake puffs up then falls after baking, creating a delicious fudgy texture. We’ve given it a seasonal makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert
encoded: Try our chocolate truffle cake, then discover chocolate fudge cake, chocolate birthday cake, salted caramel chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake and vegan chocolate cake. Chocolate truffle cake recipe

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Lemon cardamom cake
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creator: Imad Alarnab
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Everything tastes better with lemon and cardamom, especially if it is sweet. These are signature flavours of our region. Enjoy with a cup of tea or Syrian coffee
encoded: Try our lemon cardamom cake, then discover lemon cake, lemon polenta cake, lemon drizzle cake, olive oil cake and lemon and poppy seed cake. Lemon cardamom cake recipe

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Sticky toffee monkey bread
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creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Small balls of bread dough baked together as a pull-apart loaf, coated in a sticky caramel glaze... perfect for sharing with friends over the Christmas holidays
encoded: Try Edd Kimber's sticky toffee monkey bread, then discover his devil's food cake, lemon and lime tart, brown butter blueberry and oat milk chocolate blondies or black and white tahini cookies. Baker, author and first ever Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber says: "Monkey bread is most commonly made in a bundt and make it in all manner of different bakeware. Personally I love making desserts in a cast-iron frying pan so that they’re served straight from the oven. But let’s back up, what is monkey bread? At its simplest it’s small balls of bread dough baked together as a pull-apart loaf, coated in a sticky caramel glaze. In this version this glorious dish is combined with sticky toffee pudding to make something spectacular. To ensure this is as sticky and saucy as the dessert, I make this dish a little differently than the classic method. The caramel-esque brown sugar sauce is not just added to the cast-iron pan and baked with the bread dough – half is reserved and added after baking, giving it a more generous level of sauciness, akin to a sticky toffee. Now you could of course serve the dessert as is but a drizzle of cream or custard would never go amiss." Sticky toffee monkey bread recipe

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Invisible apple cake
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This French cake is so called because the thinly sliced apples meld together in the batter to make the body of the cake and almost disappear
encoded: Try our invisible apple cake, then discover Dorset apple cake, spiced toffee apple traybake, cinnamon, pecan and apple crumble bars and toffee apple brioche and butter pudding. How to make our invisible apple cake... View Green Video on the source website Invisible apple cake recipe

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66 Christmas baking recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T10:28:33.000Z
creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
subject: Ed Kimber
description: Impress guests over the festive season with our best Christmas baking ideas, from classic mince pies, stollen and Christmas fruit cake to decorated cookies
encoded: Looking for the best ever Christmas baking recipes. We've got everything from Christmas cookies to classic mince pies, Baileys chocolate tiffin to Christmas cupcakes, plus a crowd-pleasing white chocolate Christmas cake to treat yourself and loved ones during the festive season. We've also got plenty more indulgent Christmas dessert recipes to serve to your family and friends during the holidays. For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas. Get the big day off to a delicious start with our Christmas breakfast ideas and if you're looking for last-minute present ideas for the foodie in your life, our homemade edible Christmas gifts are sure to bring a smile to their face. Best Christmas baking ideas Bûche de Noël Serve this bûche de noël for a Christmas dessert showpiece. This festive log features layers of chocolate sponge, chantilly cream and chocolate buttercream. Cinnamon biscuits These crisp iced biscuits are flavoured with warming cinnamon and ginger spices. They are sure to fill your kitchen with enticing festive aromas. Buttermint madeleines Edd Kimber reimagines the nostalgic flavour of Murray Mints in these festive madeleines, made with browned butter and finished with a smooth white chocolate shell – perfect for afternoon tea. Classic mince pies It's just not Christmas without a mince pie. Making your own shortcrust pastry is easy, and investing in decent shop-bought mincemeat makes all the difference. Make-ahead Christmas cake Get ahead for Christmas by baking this classic festive fruit cake, covered in marzipan and fondant icing. With gentle spices, citrus flavours and ginger wine, this easy bake is full of flavour and sure to impress a crowd. Classic stollen This gently spiced, festive bake is bursting with dried fruit and marzipan. A great homemade gift or afternoon pick-me-up. Baileys cake A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered beauty is all dark chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream. It's perfect fo…

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68 Christmas dessert recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T10:08:19.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
description: Christmas isn't complete without a Christmas pudding, trifle or yule log. We have plenty of delicious Christmas desserts to make ahead for the festive season
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas dessert ideas? We've got everything from traditional Christmas pudding and Christmas trifle to an indulgent chocolate tart and a classic Christmas yule log. We also have plenty of Christmas baking ideas to make ahead for your Christmas desserts, including Christmas cookies recipes. For fun desserts which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Best Christmas dessert ideas Christmas Yule log Need a show-stopping dessert for over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle. Christmas crumble Expand your Christmas repertoire with this festive take on your fave pud. Use up left-over mincemeat – jarred or homemade – for extra flavour. Eggnog cheesecake Eggnog is baker Edd Kimber’s ultimate festive tipple, and here he turns it into his dream dessert – a creamy, spiced cheesecake with a gingernut base and a whipped honey crème fraîche topping. Chocolate and clementine torte End your Christmas feast on a high with this indulgent chocolate and clementine torte. Rich, zesty and utterly irresistible – your guests won’t be able to say no. Mulled wine cherry pavlova Easily adapted to whatever flavours take your fancy, pavlovas are also great for preparing ahead. This one is topped with mulled wine cherries for festive flavour. Marmalade and ginger fool These marmalade and ginger fools bring a cosy hit of autumn-winter flavour, with tangy orange, fiery ginger and creamy yogurt topped with crunchy gingernuts. Swedish baked rice pudding A Swedish Christmas Eve classic that’s easy to make ahead and tastes just as good the next day. Don’t forget the hidden almond – legend says whoever finds it will have good luck for the year. Baileys ice cream This no-churn ice cream is perfect as an accompaniment for your Christmas puds, and requires just four ingredients to make. Gingerbread cupcakes These moreish spiced cupcakes are great fun to make over the festiv…

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22 trifle recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T09:50:26.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Trifle
description: Check out our favourite trifle recipes for year-round easy entertaining – from a classic sherry to rich chocolate and even a Dubai chocolate trifle
encoded: Looking for the most impressive trifle recipe? We have plenty of twists on the classic trifle for an impressive summer dessert or a wintry festive showstopper. Our summer trifles use seasonal ingredients such as strawberries and peaches to festive showstoppers like sherry trifles, chocolate trifle and gingerbread flavour. Plus we have plenty of other sweet treats to choose from including our decadent chocolate recipes and indulgent cheesecake ideas. For more festive sweet treats, discover our Christmas desserts and Christmas baking recipes. Best trifle recipes Classic trifle Want a Christmas trifle recipe with a boozy twist? This indulgent sherry trifle uses Amaretti biscuits for a lovely texture and flavour. It's a perfect way to conclude your Christmas day meal. Baileys tiramisu trifle Our stunning Christmas trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso makes for an impressive centrepiece at your festive feast. Sherry trifle Want a classic family dessert recipe with a twist? Make our easy trifle recipe with boozy sherry. Dubai chocolate trifle Layer a chocolate Swiss roll, pour over amaretto and top with custard and pistachio cream to make a trifle inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar – it takes just 35 minutes. Raspberry trifle fridge cake All the flavours of trifle but in a layered no-bake cake. This is a great one to make ahead as it needs overnight setting. Lemon trifle Try this zesty spin on a classic for an impressive centrepiece at a feast. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Mascarpone raspberry trifle terrine Impress your festive guests with our beautiful mascarpone trifle with juicy raspberries – it’s easy to slice and easy to make. It will keep for up to three days in the fridge, so you can make it ahead of Christmas day. Chocolate t…

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36 puff pastry recipes
type: item
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Ingredient collection
description: Make one of our golden puff pastry treats, including perfect beef wellingtons, quick cinnamon buns and comforting chicken pie
encoded: Looking for puff pastry recipes? Try our ideas for savoury and sweet dishes using this flaky pastry, including quick ideas using ready-made puff pastry (festive vol-au-vents, cheese pies and three different variations of tarte tatin) along with recipes to make puff pastry from scratch. Next, try our or filo pastries. Savoury puff pastry recipes Chicken and leek pie This easy chicken and leek pot pie makes the most of ready-made puff pastry and is on the table in just 1 hour. It's the perfect comforting family meal for chilly evenings. Beef wellingtons Perfectly cooked beef, mushrooms and flaky pastry make the best Beef Wellington. Make these individual versions for a special occasion or just for special family and friends. Cheese pastry Transform your left-over Christmas cheese into delightful puff pastry pies with minimal effort. These five-ingredient snacks are a perfect way to repurpose surplus holiday cheese. Scallop shell pies We serve these pretty pies in their original scallop shell and top with flaky puff pastry, a perfect way to impress guests. Mushroom wellington Serve our meat-free version of beef wellington for your next Sunday lunch, where mushrooms provide a deliciously meaty texture. Rough puff pastry recipe Check out our quick and easy rough puff pastry. This simple yet fool proof recipe is the perfect swap for recipes using shop-bought puff pastry. Miso and chilli squash tarte tatin Serve this vibrant savoury tart with a couple of winter salads for an impressive but simple dinner party dish. Smoked salmon and cream cheese galettes Serve these sesame seeded galettes topped with herby cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon as a starter or light lunch with some salad leaves. Puff pastry tarts with squash and feta These delicious simple tarts are made with just 3 ingredients - caramelised squash, crumbled feta and buttery puff pastry. Tear 'n' share sausage roll Perk up your party buffet with our epic sausage roll and camembert wheel. Giant champagne a…

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Baking without the burnout: 25 slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends
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date: 2025-11-04T15:44:20.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
description: Embrace the slower pace, let the aromas fill your kitchen and enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade bakes with these comforting sweet recipes
encoded: There’s nothing like the gentle pace of a long weekend to inspire a spot of baking. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding, slow project to fill a lazy afternoon or a simple bake to brighten your next teatime break, these recipes offer something for every mood and moment. From buttery French pastries and classic British bakes to inventive twists on global favourites, each bake promises comfort, satisfaction and a moment of calm in the kitchen. Browse our ultimate collection of baking recipes for more inspiration, or take a look at our rich chocolate desserts, sweet traybakes and indulgent puddings. Slow, mindful desserts for lazy weekends Buttermint madeleines Bake a batch of Edd Kimber's buttermint madeleines for a dainty teatime treat. Browned butter gives these little cakes a toasty, warm note, finished with a white chocolate shell for extra indulgence. Ideal for sharing with friends over a pot of tea. Coffee loaf cake A rich coffee cake topped with creamy vanilla latte icing, this loaf is perfect for a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. It’s simple to make and guaranteed to lift your spirits. Pain au chocolat Treat yourself to the ultimate French bake by making classic pains au chocolat at home. This buttery, rich, and crisp pastry is a true weekend project — perfect for when you have time to enjoy the process. Serve fresh from the oven with a mug of tea or coffee for a taste of Paris in your own kitchen. Brown butter, walnut and caramelised white chocolate cookies Toasted walnuts and caramelised white chocolate take these cookies to a new level. The technique of browning the butter and nuts gives a fantastic toasted flavour throughout. These cookies are a brilliant treat for sharing over a hot drink. Spiced baked quince with walnut crumble Quince benefits from long, slow cooking, and this spiced baked quince with walnut crumble is the perfect example. The fruit becomes tender and sweet, topped with a nutty crumble for a warming, comforting dessert — just the …

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