These make ahead poached pear tarts are a beautiful treat to spoil any guest! The pears are poached in a white wine syrup, infusing them with a delicate, bright sweetness. This complements the buttery puff pastry and the nutty almond cream. It’s an elegant dessert, lovely for a special occasion or as a delightful way to end any meal. Make sure to read the entire recipe before starting so that you are well prepared.
This pea and asparagus tart is the perfect recipe for spring! It’s made with a buttery puff pastry which makes it crisp and light, then it’s filled with a savoury leek puree, fresh peas, charred asparagus, ricotta cheese and a zest of fresh lemon!
This is a traditional French lemon tart that’s perfectly tangy with a citrus curd filling and a buttery crisp crust. Simply top with whipped cream and fresh fruit or my favourite sugared blueberries!
These mini carrot cake loaves are super moist and the sweetest size. Each cake is filled with crushed pineapple, raisins, cinnamon and ginger. And of course carrots and pecans! They are topped with light fluffy, lemon cream cheese icing and chopped pecans. This recipe feeds a crowd and can be turned into cupcakes or one large layered cake.
Pucker up, these lemon poppy seed muffins are light, tender, tangy and full of flavour. They are drizzled with a lemon glaze to add just the right amount of sweetness. The poppy seeds add texture within the muffins, creating a little crunch with each bite. These simple muffins will no doubt become a favourite morning treat.
These sweet little raspberry tea cakes look as exquisite as they taste! Each little cake is light and moist with bits of raspberries scattered throughout. They are covered in a blanket of glossy pink rose icing adding just a touch of delicate floral flavour. Not to mention, they are the perfect little treat to serve with a cup of tea or for a special occasion. You can make this recipe ahead of time too!
These lemon and poppy seed cookies are a slice and bake cookie! They are lemony and fresh with a crisp outer layer and are chewy and soft on the inside. They are a great change from a classic chocolate chip cookie and the dough freezes well. The recipe doubles easily too!
This roasted vegetable French quiche is filled with pillowy eggs, ricotta cheese and has a flaky crust. It’s packed with flavour that’s delicate and has a sense of sophistication. The crust is made using sheets of phyllo pastry that are layered upon each other to create a buttery yet crisp outer layer.
This mini strawberry sheet cake is fluffy, light, and tastes as sweet as a strawberry! It’s fun and easy to make, plus it’s the perfect small batch treat to share!
Pucker up lemon lovers; I’ve got your favourite snack that’s effortless to make and perfectly scrumptious! This bread is full of lemony flavour and is light and versatile. Add poppy seeds, fruit, nuts, etc. I bet even you non bakers can whip this up and feel like a baking superstar!
This is a classic and simple recipe for making the perfect classic French crepes! Crepes are versatile and can be made sweet or savoury.
These lemon squares are easy to make, sour and tart with a buttery shortbread crust. They will feed a crowd and freeze well too.
You’re going to fall in love with this make head, no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe! These cheesecake squares taste more like a light strawberry mousse on a bed of buttery chocolate, than actual cheesecake, perfect for a light summer treat.
These lavender shortbread cookies have a delicate, sweet fragrance of summer. They are crisp, buttery and melt in your mouth. Not to mention they are the perfect summer shortbread to serve with a cup of tea!
A Dutch baby pancake is basically a cross between a crepe and a pancake if you ask me. It’s a puffed up pancake that’s baked in the oven and rises with the magic of eggs, creating a spongy popover treat that’s dusted with powdered sugar, lemon zest, fruit and syrup. This will be the easiest and most rewarding breakfast recipe you’ll ever make!
This lemon zucchini cake is fresh, bright and packs a zesty punch! It has 2 layers of a spongy, moist cake filled with zucchini and layered with two different types of lemony icing; a soft fluffy, lemon buttercream and a lemon glaze. This cake is for lemon lovers!
You’re going to fall in love with the mini espresso cake with rosewater buttercream icing! It’s a 6″ mini cake that is chocolatey and super moist. It’s rich with chocolate and balanced with a sweet floral extract of rosewater. This is a special dessert, perfect for sharing with a loved one.
This lemon crepe cake is pillowy and light with a zesty lemon flavour. It’s the sweetest cake to celebrate at brunch or for any special occasion.
Who would have thought a dessert could look this beautiful and be so easy to make?! This no bake coconut tart is even on the healthier side when it comes to desserts! There are only five main ingredients; the graham wafer crust, coconut yogurt, and sugared berries making this a super light, summery and fresh dessert!
These mini lemon bundt cakes are super moist, sweet, sour, zesty and full of flavour. They are the perfect light treat to enjoy on a summer’s day!
These sweet little French orange blossom madeleines are mini sponge cakes that have a distinctive shell-like shape.They are light and tender with a nice buttery flavour and a hint of orange citrus.
I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
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