Rich Brownies

I learnt to make this absolutely wonderfully rich brownie coated with splendid chocolate ganache that day. It had pecan nuts in it and it was beautifully decorated with pistachios. In fact it looked so gorgeous that I couldn't bear to eat it. The technique used to create decorative patterns on the warm ganache was a little challenging and requires practice to get it right but it was interesting and enjoyable. I am looking forward to make the brownies again. I wonder what other patterns and decorations can I come up with the next time? Perhaps strawberries on the brownie would complement it perfectly!

Chiffon Cakes

Chiffon Cakes are these light and airy cakes that is usually perfect for tea times. However it is not easy to make a perfect chiffon cake as the slightest error can result it in being unsuccessful. Many factors affect the end result such as folding of the meringue into the batter, the temperature in the oven, the whipping of the meringue and so on. I have tried many times to make a perfect chiffon cake but it usually isn't satisfactory. This is a cake which I have made up my mind to perfect it with the hopes that it would one day come out light, airy and perfect. 

Delightful Profiteroles

The sight of luscious vanilla ice-cream sandwiched between spectacular choux puffs topped with addictive chocolate and decorated with golden almond flakes just makes me squeal with delight! This sensational dessert has always made my heart thump with excitement! The combination of these simple ingredients are the reasons which makes this dessert so special. I am already eager to make it myself! I wonder if the Profiteroles made by myself would also evoke the same feelings in others who taste them?

Dreamy Apple Tart

An Apple Tart with a golden tart shell, sweet apple fillings and layered with crisp sliced apples and an adorable scoop of Vanilla Ice-Cream sitting by the side is an ideal dessert for me after a long and hard day's work. The cold Vanilla Ice-Cream complements the warm Apple Tart and it is a dessert which seems to good to be true! I was searching through my recipe books the other day and found this excellent French Apple Tart recipe and I am eager to try making it soon. I intend to use the finest ingredients that I can find to make this simple dessert as I think quality and taste should not be compromised for such a classic dessert. Perhaps I should make my own Vanilla Ice-Cream as well? Probably I need a Ice-Cream Maker too...

Sugary Swiss Rolls

The very beauty of delicate Swiss Rolls just sends me swirling with delight! They come in many vibrant colors and are often filled with rich creams filled with fresh fruits or jams. I personally prefer the cream variation as the richness of the cream combined with the tanginess of the seasonal fruits complement each other really well! The variety of fruits and flavors of the sponge cake can be adjusted to suit your tastebuds. Imagine how delicious a Chocolate Swiss Roll with a Rasberry Jam filling would be. However I would just settle for a  classic delicate vanilla sponge filled with cream and lovely strawberries and dusted with sweet sugar and a cup of fine tea on a beautiful Sunday afternoon... 

Crazy about Scones

I made these gorgeous looking scones with these delicious raisins the other day. It had a golden glaze at the top of it and it was absolutely delicious. I finished it in just a day! I wonder which other ingredients could you add to it? Green Tea Scones would sound appealing to me or perhaps Chocolate Chip Scones! Clotted Cream, a rich Rasberry Jam and a perfect pot of Earl Grey is all it takes to go along perfectly with the scones and to make my day!