Cinnamon and Cream

Classic Almond Blancmange with Honey-Poached Peaches

Silky, ivory-pale almond blancmange trembles on the plate like something from a Victorian dream, crowned with golden peaches poached in honey and vanilla. This is elegant simplicity at its finest, a make-ahead dessert that looks spectacular and tastes even better.

Read More →

Cardamom Rice Pudding with Honeyed Pistachios

Silky, slow-stirred rice pudding perfumed with green cardamom and topped with warm honeyed pistachios – this is comfort food with a fragrant, slightly exotic twist. It comes together on the stovetop in under an hour and tastes like something you would find at a very good dinner party.

Read More →

Classic Blancmange with Rose Water and Crushed Pistachios

Silky, ivory-pale blancmange perfumed with rose water and crowned with a scatter of crushed pistachios is one of those quietly elegant desserts that feels far more impressive than the effort it requires. This recipe revives a beloved old-fashioned classic with a light, trembling set and a floral sweetness that is genuinely irresistible.

Read More →

Classic British Summer Pudding with Mixed Berries and Thick Cream

A quintessentially British dessert where day-old white bread soaks up the jewel-bright juices of gently cooked summer berries, setting overnight into a stunning, sliceable pudding. Make it once and it will become your most requested warm-weather showstopper.

Read More →