Out of the numerous sweets I tried in Japan the majority of them were filled with red or white beans. The white sweet bean paste is sometimes dyed in pretty pastel colours and formed into beautiful flowers to be served as part of the tea ceremony.

Rachel Khoo’s classic Swedish semlor recipe.

This post is sponsored by Pure Leaf tea. Combining two of your favourite things can never be a bad thing. Chai tea and fresh figs are two things I can consume copious amounts of and use them in the form of a decadent dessert, and you’re on to a winner! The spices and blend [...]

If you’ve seen Zumbo’s Just Desserts, you will know that I’m a big fan of pudding. Here are some of my favourites for you to try at home, taken from my cookbooks and lifestyle magazine Khoollect.

After dinner chocolates are a great Christmas tradition for the family and especially for the little ones. Really fun to get creative with toppings and textures – adding a pinch of sea salt, chopped hazelnuts, a grating of cinnamon or even some crispy bacon for a real [...]

These meringues are an effortless festive treat; inspired by the goodies that my aunts love to bake back in Austria. The hint of peppermint is reminiscent of candy canes and pairs perfectly with the dark chocolate. Sprinkle with edible glitter to your heart’s content for [...]

Ice cream sandwiches are a childhood favourite of mine. At this time of year, I like to spike my vanilla ice cream with a hint of orange liqueur and marmalade. Adding cranberries to the mix makes it that little bit more festive. Chewy cookies teamed with soft ice cream are [...]

Family and friends are often popping over during the festive season, so I like to prepare a stash of simple Christmas biscuits – just incase. Winter spiced viennese swirls are really delicious with tea, coffee or even Santa’s favourite – a nice glass of [...]

This little plated chocolate dessert is inspired by the Swedish forest, where I’ve spent many summers picking berries. Don’t be intimidated by the number of elements involved – it’s really straightforward and the end result is a cute and quirky plate [...]

Looking for a delicious autumnal dessert? To use up those pumpkins (or even carrots!), I’ve created this wonderfully rustic pudding. Light and low in sugar, it’s perfect for your dinner table as the weather starts to get chilly. Serve these little pumpkin [...]