• Pistachio bird’s nests

    Pistachio bird’s nests

    Make these pistachio ‘bird’s nests’, made with kataifi pastry (a very finely shredded filo pastry available online) and a lemon sugar syrup for a sweet treat

    More effort
  • Strawberry halva hamantaschen

    Strawberry halva hamantaschen

    Enjoy these triangular cookies made with a filling of tahini, honey and strawberry jam. Hamantaschen are often enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim

    More effort
  • Shahi tukda

    Shahi tukda

    Enjoy a classic Mughal dessert of fried bread slices, steeped in sweetened cardamom milk, scented with saffron and rosewater and topped with chopped nuts

    Easy
  • Pistachio eclairs

    Pistachio eclairs

    Flex your baking skills with these heavenly pistachio eclairs, made with choux pastry and pistachio custard – they’re well worth the effort

    A challenge
  • Chocolate Swiss roll

    Chocolate Swiss roll

    This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices

    Easy
  • Polish doughnuts

    Polish doughnuts

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    Make a batch of fluffy glazed doughnuts, topped with crunchy chopped almonds for a special occasion. The dough includes jam for a subtle sweetness

    More effort
  • Crab apple jelly

    Crab apple jelly

    Treat family and friends to homemade crab apple jelly – make up jars and enjoy with meat and game, or in cake fillings

    Easy
  • Blackcurrant no-churn ice cream

    Blackcurrant no-churn ice cream

    Balance out the tang of blackcurrants with the sweetness of condensed milk and double cream in this no-churn ice cream. It makes a creamy, fruity pudding

    Easy
  • Strawberry jam ripple ice cream

    Strawberry jam ripple ice cream

    Make this strawberry ripple ice cream for a divine summer dessert. It’s so simple and easily adaptable, just be sure to use a soft-set jam, as solid versions won’t work

    Easy