Mousse au Chocolat: A quick and foolproof recipe!

Do you have leftover chocolate bunnies from Easter? Or you just generally really crave some chocolate? No worries, with this quick and easy recipe you’ll whip up a mousse au chocolat in no time. It has been handed down to me from my grandmother and it absolutely never failed me. And as an added bonus:…

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies!

It’s windy and cold outside, and warm and cozy inside. For me, there is in such moments nothing better than to take a little time for myself and bake something delicious. And since I’ve become an absolute fan of coconut in the last few weeks, this recipe has become a new favorite: Coconut Chocolate Chip…

No Bake Chocolate Cornflakes Cookies

One of my favorite childhood memories are making these really easy, no bake chocolate cornflakes cookies: Yes, they are so easy, even a toddler can do them – there will probably be a mess, of course, but looking at the kitchen after I have been baking, I must admit that I haven’t changed much in…

Coconut macaroons with Chocolate

Do you need a sweet treat but don’t really have time? These lovely little coconut macaroons are indulgent yet simple and need less than 15 minutes of actual work. Recently, I’ve made them over and over – for a Birthday-party, a potluck, to say thank you to a co-worker – and I still can’t get…

Apple Strudel – a classic and comforting winter dessert

This lovely seasonal winter sweet treat brings back childhood flavors for sure! And with a little cheat – using storebought Strudel pastry – this Apple Strudel is done in no time. It’s also really easy to prepare and keep in the fridge until it’s nearly time for dessert – then just pop it in the…

Rhubarb Crumble with Tonka Parfait

It’s Rhubarb season in Switzerland! And what better way to celebrate than a sweet and tangy Rhubarb crumble paired with a parfait? Classically, I’d serve a vanilla parfait, but I recently purchased a couple of Tonka Beans and I wanted to experiment a little. Tonka beans are similar to Vanilla beans in processing but a…

Fudge Brownies: The fudgiest brownies you’ll ever eat!

In Switzerland, usually brownies are a bit more like cake and contain nuts, however, ever since I tasted fudge brownies in the States, I have become obsessed with creating my own version of them, so here we are: melt in your mouth Fudge Brownies! Danger of addiction guaranteed! Ingredients (33 x 23 cm baking tray):…

Chocolate Banana Muffins filled with Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients (12 muffins): Muffins: 2 very ripe bananas 1 egg 80g butter 100g sugar 50ml milk 1 sachet vanilla sugar 180g flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 0.5 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate pinch of salt 80g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces Ganache filling: 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped 130ml full or half cream Preparation: Muffins: Melt…

Quick and Easy Lemon Curd Tarte

    Ever since I made my first Lemon Curd Tartelettes, Tartes are a go to favorite of mine! With store bought pastry, this Lemon Curd Tarte takes less than 20 Minutes active work and it is a sure crowd pleaser! All you need is a round cake tin, ca. 27cm in diameter, and an…