When I first came to America and ordered a “flan” for dessert at a restaurant I got a little shock when the waitress placed a molded, wobbly, sweet custard, delicacy in front of me. Not wanting to display my ignorance I ate it all up, and licked my lips. It was delicious, but not what […]
Irish Cakes, Cookies And Desserts
Technically I should call this category "Irish Cakes, Biscuits, and Desserts" since Irish people use the term biscuits when referring to cookies, and the term scones when referring to biscuits. Anyway, if you're in the mood for an Irish inspired sweet treat, why not check out my collection of Irish baking recipes.
Easy Mini Pavlovas
Pavlova is a favorite Irish dessert, with fresh fruit and whipped cream used to decorate a meringue base. It’s crisp, sweet crust contrasts deliciously with a soft, light center. Pavlova was created in either Australia or New Zealand in the 1920’s to commemorate a visit by Anna Pavlova, the famous Russian ballet dancer. A taste […]
Irish Sponge Cake
Irish sponge cake is a light and delicate egg sponge filled with a layer of jam and lots of luscious cream, with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar on top. I loved this cake when I was growing up in Ireland. This cake recipe requires no butter. That’s right! A butter free cake! You may […]
Almond Heart Raspberry Cookie Sandwiches
Almond cookeis are sandwiched together with raspberry jam and dusted with a coating of confectioners’ sugar. Cut into heart shapes, these biscuits or cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Ground almonds are used extensively in Irish baking. This recipe is relatively simple. Easy to make almond dough is refrigerated before rolling out and cutting into […]
Egg Custard Sauce
I love how egg custard smothers a pudding in warm, creamy lusciousness. Traditional English egg custard sauce is the perfect accompaniment for so many of my favorite desserts, I thought it was high time I share my recipe. Bread pudding, plum pudding, apple crumble, Eve’s Pudding, Queen of Puddings all taste best with custard, and […]
Easy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
One of my all-time favorite winter time desserts is bread pudding. Hot and satisfying this is truly Irish comfort food for cold winter evenings. Traditionally in Ireland and England, bread puddings are steamed, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day to dedicate a few hours to steaming a raisin pudding. My kids […]
Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles
The smooth, creamy taste of Baileys is a true taste of Ireland and what better way could there be to create home made gifts for Christmas, than by using Bailey’s cream liqueur for these delicious Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles. Homemade Christmas gifts are fun to make, to give, and to receive. Chocolate truffles […]
Irish American Mom’s Christmas Pudding
It’s that time of year again! Time to make Christmas puddings, so their wonderful flavors and spices mature to perfection before Christmas Day. This is a traditional dessert, served on Christmas Day in most Irish and British households, and made four to six weeks before Christmas. This practice originated in medieval England, when it was […]
Irish Tea Brack
Brack is a traditional Irish cake baked at Halloween. The name comes from the Irish word ‘breac’, which means speckled. Fruit freckles every slice of this delicious cake or bread. What makes this cake so much fun is the tradition of baking trinkets inside. I remember chewing each slice, hoping I would be the lucky […]
