Beijinhos de Coco “ Coconut Kisses” is a typical Brazilian dessert made for parties or coffee breaks. It’s super popular as it’s really easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. People have been making their version of Beijinhos but the traditional recipe is still the most popular, because it is simple to prepare (you don’t need moulds or special pans) and everybody likes it.

The Berliner is a spherical dessert made with a sweet dough fried in oil or fat and filled with any kind of jam, cream or hot chocolate. This dessert is a traditional sweet from Germany where it is known by the name of Berliner Pfannkucher, although nowadays we can find it in many countries including Latin America. Its origin is uncertain, although some say that it was invented by a pastry chef from Berlin in the 18th century. These buns became famous in the region and even more so when Berlin became the capital of Germany, later spreading throughout the country.

Baklava is a delicious Middle Eastern/Turkish/Eastern European dessert made with phyllo pastry, nuts and honey. I decided to make this Baklava with 3 types of nuts (pistachios, hazelnuts and walnuts) but you can really mix and match adding a little more of one and a little less of the other. Some people make their Baklava with only walnuts or only pistachios but I wanted to mix things up and try them all together.

When I was a child I used to love Bounty Bars but as I grew up they became a bit too sweet for my taste and I stopped eating them. I’m still a big fan of coconut so this week I decided to make my own, sugar free Bounty Bars using only three ingredients: Isey Skyr Coconut, Coconut Flakes and Chocolate. The coconut flavoured Isey Skyr makes all the difference as it provides that extra delicious coconut taste and the texture is absolutely perfect to make these bars.

These Sweet Potato and Oat Muffins are bound to change your life forever! 1) They are absolutely delicious 2) They have no added sugar, all you are going to use is honey 3) You will be making your own flour with oats (yes! and it’s super easy) 4) They are actually a lot healthier than most muffins out there 5) They will impress your guests

Cheesecake is one of my favorite dessers of all time, the only problem is that I also really like chocolate, so this year for Valentine’s Day I decided to make something a little more special - Mini Cheesecakes with a Strawberry and Chocolate topping. Between the cookie base, the soft cheesecake, the crunchy chocolate and the fresh strawberry you will really get all kinds of tastes and textures in your mouth with just one bite.

This Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake not only surprised me but instantly became one of my top 3 cakes to make at home - it’s not as easy as other cakes as it’s a bit more time consuming but I would still say that anyone can make this cake at home without having any patisserie knowledge. It’s the perfect cake for special occasions and if you want to surprise someone - it’s a cake that people won’t be able to stop eating that’s for sure.

Taking a little break from Healthy January to get ready for tomorrow’s Drei Könige (Three King’s Day- Epiphany). It commemorates the first two occasions on which Jesus’ divinity, according to Christian belief, was manifested: when the Three Kings visited infant Jesus in Bethlehem, and when John the Baptist baptized him in the River Jordan. In Switzerland we like to eat the King Cake (Dreikönigskuchen) a fun tradition where each person gets a piece of the cake and the goal is to find a little King hidden inside one of the pieces. The person who finds the King gets to wear the crown and be King for a day.

Churros are very famous fried dough pastries which can be found in Spain, Portugal and South America. Churros are usually eaten either with hot chocolate, dulce de leche or simply with sugar but many people also eat them with jam, lemon curd or peanut butter. Churros are delicious no matter what you eat them with.

This Chocolate and Pear Cake was really something else - I’m usually not the biggest fan of pears in desserts but I must admit that after making and trying this cake I completely changed my mind. The chocolate and pear mix so well together and the pear adds an additional texture and taste which makes everything taste so great. The prep time for this cake is only at 20 minutes, which means you can quickly make it, toss it in the oven and then return to check on it.

Pecan Pie is one of the most famous dishes of Southern U.S origin and is served on many occasions including Thanksgiving. We love to have it with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream. Bring a taste of the U.S to your house with this maple syrup based Pecan Pie and delight your guests and family.

This White Chocolate Cake is called “The Bomb” for a reason. It’s fluffy texture combined with the chocolate flavour make it perfect for any occasion: birthdays, dinner with friends or when you simply want to treat yourself. Impress your guests with a cake that is not only easy to make but also looks like it was made by a patisserie chef.

The Cherry season has officially started in Switzerland and I have been very excited as cherries are one of my favourite fruits. To make the cherry season even more exciting we decided to go pick the cherries ourselves at Jucker Farm. Doing your own cherry picking is really a fun experience for young and old and you feel like you are working for your fresh fruits while spending some time in nature.

The Cherry season has officially started in Switzerland and I have been very excited as cherries are one of my favourite fruits. To make the cherry season even more exciting we decided to go pick the cherries ourselves at Jucker Farm. Doing your own cherry picking is really a fun experience for young and old and you feel like you are working for your fresh fruits while spending some time in nature.