Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake for Two

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // January 24, 2016 // 54 Comments

Creamy baked strawberry cheesecake with an oreo crust, topped with rich chocolate ganache. Made especially for two to share, the perfect dessert this Valentine’s Day!

You could be forgiven for thinking I’m a bit Valentine’s obsessed, after all this is my second Valentine’s Day themed recipe in a row! It is that time of year though, and I am a sucker for a good theme – especially when I can make cute heart shaped desserts and throw in lots of pink. I love it even more if I can make specially portioned desserts, they’re just too cute. Truth be told, I’m probably not going to be doing anything for Valentine’s Day myself (we’ll see though), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy creating desserts for the occasion! And this is one is a real winner…

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Apple, Raspberry and Ginger Crumble For Two

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // January 17, 2016 // 22 Comments

A sweet and tart fruit filling, with a warming kick of ginger, topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble. The perfect size for two to share this Valentine’s Day!

Happy New Year everybody! It’s been a while since I last shared a new recipe with you all, a new job and a very long commute has kept me very busy. I am so excited to be back sharing new recipes and catching up with you all though! And I’m super excited about this Apple, Raspberry and Ginger Crumble for two recipe, it’s really yumy, so easy to make and how adorable is this two-person serving? I just love it! And I bet you will too!

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Blackberry & Lemon Eton Mess

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // October 2, 2015 // 62 Comments

Delicious layers of fresh whipped lemon cream, meringue pieces, lemon curd and fresh blackberries make up this Eton Mess, a classic English dessert given an Autumnal makeover! Every layer is homemade but so easy, and if you make the meringue and curd in advance (or use store bought) this incredible dessert can be put together in minutes!

So, if you follow me on any kind of social media you may have realised that the Rugby World Cup is currently underway and I’m a big England supporter! Last weekend we had a crushing defeat against Wales (we only lost by three points, but losing to Wales is the worst thing that can happen to us!) so I’ve been kinda bummed all week! Tomorrow we play Australia, it’s really important that we win this one and score a lot of points, so I’m pulling out all the stops in my support – including creating a special dessert recipe in support of England Rugby. And so this incredible dessert was born – Blackberry & Lemon Eton Mess!

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Stuffed French Toast Bites with Balsamic Dipping Sauce

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // September 28, 2015 // 30 Comments

Delicious brioche french toast stuffed with peanut butter and strawberry jam, in bite size pieces! Plus an amazing balsamic dip to really take this awesome breakfast to the next level! It’s an easy, yet impressive breakfast or brunch that everybody will love!

Who doesn’t love French Toast? It’s such a simple, yet delicious breakfast food – and so versatile too, if you can dream it up you can make it into french toast! I have no idea why it’s called French, because it isn’t – but who cares? As long as I get to enjoy some, I don’t mind what you call it! French toast is a staple brunch food too, which is my favourite meal ever – it’s basically breakfast but it’s acceptable to drink during it, that’s my kind of breakfast! Brunch hasn’t really taken off here in the UK in the same way it has in the US, but it’s my mission to make it as common and loved here – and I’m starting with these PB & J Stuffed French Toast Bites – because who wouldn’t love a brunch where these are served? Continue reading →

Apple and Blackberry Cream Turnovers

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // September 17, 2015 // 35 Comments

Homemade, from scratch, flakey, buttery puff pastry with a fall spiced apple and blackberry filling and fresh whipped cream. So delicious and much easier than you think, this recipe includes a step by step guide on how to make your own real puff pastry from scratch! The perfect treat to welcome in Autumn.

I love autumn, I can’t imagine there are many people that don’t love it! But as I sit here and write this post, ready to gush about how wonderful this season is, it’s pouring down with rain and has been all day – that’s the reality of British fall! The leaves may turn beautiful colours, but they’re soggy piles of mulch on the ground! And you can get cosy in your oversized sweater, but you’re gonna ruin the wool as soon as you step outside! On the plus side, the miserable weather is the perfect excuse to stay indoors and fill your house with wonderful autumn baking aromas – and these apple and blackberry cream turnovers are a great start!

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