Claire Ptak
Professional chef
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Recipes
Chocolate Sunken Soufflé Cake
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
This rich Chocolate Sunken Soufflé Cake from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak is perfect for a dinner party dessert or date night.
Cinnamon Buns
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
This incredible Cinnamon Buns recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak are quick to make and packed with cinnamon sugar.
Claire Ptak’s Lemon Drizzle Loaf
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
This perfect lemon drizzle cake recipe is by Claire Ptak, who will be baking Prince Harry and Megan Markle's royal wedding cake.
Coconut Macaroons
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
Coconut Macaroons recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak. These flour and gluten-free treats are one of the most popular items at Violet and for good reason.
Coffee Cardamom Walnut Cakes
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
Baker Claire Ptak gives the classic Coffee and Walnut Cake a makeover with these warming spice-packed, individual Coffee Cardamom Walnut Cakes. They take just 20 minutes to bake and are topped with a deliciously moreish coffee icing. You won't be able to just have one!
Ham, Cheese and Leek Scones
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
These Ham, Cheese and Leek Scones from Claire Ptak's The Violet Bakery Cookbook are incredibly moreish, a perfect savoury bake.
Late Summer Peach Tarte Tatin with Peach Leaf Custard
Claire Ptak · Love is a Pink Cake: Irresistible bakes for morning, noon and night
This beautiful recipe is a twist on the classic French dessert made using ripe, late summer peaches and a peach leaf custard.
Lemon Meringue Pie Bars
Claire Ptak · Love Is A Pink Cake
This recipe originally came from my mom, Elisabeth. She always made excellent lemon bars when I was growing up. Mom loves anything lemony and tart and I’m just the same. I’m so lucky that she is always so willing to share her recipes with me. We make these at the bakery with a torched meringue topping for fun. It’s worth getting a small kitchen blowtorch to raise the bar of presentation in your home baking.
Rhubarb Galette
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
Enjoy a tart without the hassle of a tin. Use delicious seasonal rhubarb to make this easy, rustic-style galette from The Violet Bakery Cookbook.
Squash, Brown Butter and Sage Quiche
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
This delicious tart recipe from Claire Ptak's The Violet Bakery Cookbook combines butternut squash and sage with impressive results.
Tahini Halva Brownies
Claire Ptak · Love is a Pink Cake: Irresistible bakes for morning, noon and night
These rich and dense brownies from Claire Ptak of Violet bakery are drizzled with tahini and dotted with halva.
The Violet Butterscotch Blondie
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
Have a weakness for blondies? Who doesn't! Bake this Violet Bakery recipe, spiked with sweet butterscotch and a good pinch of salt.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Claire Ptak · Love is a Pink Cake: Irresistible bakes for morning, noon and night
Gooey in the middle and crisp at the edges, these vegan chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate plant-based recipe.
Yellow Peach Crumb Bun
Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook
Claire Ptak of The Violet Bakery presents her versatile recipe for Peach Crumb Buns, ideal for using up the summer fruit.