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Jul 10, 2023

How to use spice in desserts — three delicious recipes

When the cook and author Ravinder Bhogal wants to turn an ordinary dessert into

When the cook and author Ravinder Bhogal wants to turn an ordinary dessert into something extraordinary she reaches for the spice rack. Cardamom, bay leaves, fennel seeds and pink peppercorns are just a few of the flavours she leans on when she wants to give her puddings a bit of a bang. "They add pops of surprise and fun to a dessert that otherwise feels very familiar and safe," she says. "Rather than presenting a pudding that feels very monotone, like elevator music, spice gives a dessert flair, like a song you want to bop to."

Bhogal, the chef and owner of the popular Marylebone restaurant Jikoni, isn't suggesting that you sprinkle paprika on your pavlova or put cumin in your cookies, but use peppery