Rhubarb & Honey Mascarpone Custard Doughnuts
Undoubtably, doughnuts are my weakness. I can’t resist a fresh, soft doughnut. I love the way everything seems to get a showering of sugar as it rustles off between bites. Along with the fact that doughnuts are one of my favourite baked goods, add rhubarb to the mix and these couldn’t be more perfect. I’ve filled them filled to the brim with a tangy compote and the most luscious mascarpone custard filling. A real treat.
Panettone French Toast
This recipe is really easy and you can use thick slices of brioche if you don’t have panettone. I say thick because I like them T-H-I-C-K. I want it to soak up as much of that delicious vanilla eggy milk before being fried to a golden brown. Once fried, I pop mine in the oven for a few minutes to ensure that they’re cooked through. They’re warm and ridiculously tender. Coating the sides in a cinnamon sugar gives these a doughnut vibe. I like to sit mine on a bed of cold custard to reach peak indulgence.
Retro Trifle
I can’t think of many other things as inviting as massive bowl of Trifle. It’s just itching to have a whopping great spoon dug into all those layers. It’s definitely one for a large gathering. It may seem like a lot of effort to make this delicious dessert from scratch but trust me, it’s worth it (especially as it’s spread over 2 days.) Feel free to have some freedom with the flavours and choose whichever berries are in season!
Slovenia - Kremna Rezina
This deliciously creamy pastry originates from Lake Bled in Slovenia. It's a pretty straight forward recipe but does require quite a few steps and some forethought as it needs time to set in the fridge. Similar pastries are eaten around the world. It particularly reminds me of a vanilla slice in the UK, which is one of my favourites. Two layers of crisp, buttery pastry filled with a set vanilla custard and fresh cream.
South Africa - Melktert
My boyfriend is one happy South African after I finally made him a Melktert! Crisp buttery pastry filled with a soft set vanilla custard. Set just enough to hold its shape but soft and creamy with every bite.
Norway - Skolebrød
These sweet buns are from Norway 🇳🇴 Cardamom scented dough, a soft vanilla custard centre & a generous helping of coconut. What's not to love?!