Dessert recipes

The secret to truly memorable dessert recipes often comes down to a single, well placed pinch of salt. Our hand-harvested pyramid salt flakes bring a clean, delicate crunch that sharpens sweetness and rounds out rich flavours, from caramel and chocolate to buttery bakes and fresh fruit. Dive into our favourite dessert recipes below and discover how the smallest addition can make the biggest difference.

Ixta’s Cinnamon Cream and Maple Caramel Layer Cake with Maldon Chocolate Shards Recipe

For the chocolate ganache: Melt the chocolate and cream over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir in a good pinch of Maldon…

Bread and Butter Pudding Orange and Chocolate

Chocolate and Orange Bread and Butter Pudding

Bread and Butter Pudding is a novel favourite when it comes to British classic desserts. The combination of chocolate and orange gives the…

Lavender and Rose Shortbread

This recipe shows you the easy way into making shortbreads, infused with the sweet flavours of lavender and rose – they are definitely…

Classic Bakewell Tart

This classic British treat combines the flavours of raspberry jam with the essence of almond from the frangipane, all encompassed by the buttery…

Chai and Cardamom Chelsea Buns

Learn how to create the classic Chelsea Bun, infused with the flavours of sweet and spicy from the Chai tea, paired with cardamom…

Victoria Sponge Swiss Roll

A decadent, light Victoria sponge with a generous filling of strawberry jam and cream – gently rolled up to form a perfect swiss…

Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding

Make the British cult-favourite but vegan style! This recipe shows how to make the decadent, soft pudding combining the flavours of sweet fruits…

Lemon & Pistachio Drizzle Cake

This drizzle cake recipe explores the flavours of zest from the lemon and the natural piney, sweetness from the pistachio nuts. Grease a…

Orange and Pistachio Battenberg Cake

A classic Battenberg cake with a twist! Celebrating the colours of Maldon Salt with green and orange accents – it’s sure to be…

Easy Eton Mess Recipe

What is Eton Mess? Eton Mess is a classic British dessert, consisting of meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries or strawberry sauce. The…

Luxury Dark Chocolate Cornflake Cakes with Salt & Toasted Pecans

This recipe is for dark chocolate corn flakes cakes but a more luxury version with the inclusion of toasted pecans and a sprinkle…

Coloured Meringue Kisses

This recipe teaches you how to pipe little meringue kisses and the importance of baking them slowly at a low temperature. They are…

Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns with Salt Pig

Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns with Dark Chocolate

Salted caramel is glazed across these hot cross buns, which are filled with dark chocolate, sultanas, and spices. They are perfect when toasted…

Dark Chocolate Torte with Maldon Salt

This rich, dark chocolate torte is made with a short and buttery dark chocolate pastry and a creamy ganache filling. The Maldon Salt…

Classic Lemon Tart

This lemon tart is zesty and creamy with the right level of sweetness. Adding salt to desserts helps balance the sugar and gives…

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