The Mont Blanc dessert also known as Mont Blanc cake, or pastry is a distinguished French dessert characterized by its unique use of chestnuts and combination of flavors and textures. It is also sometimes referred to to chestnut cream cake. About Mont Blanc Dessert Cake Originating from France, this dessert is named after Mont Blanc, […]
Salmoriglio Sauce Recipe
Salmoriglio sauce is a tangy and flavorful green sauce that originated in the southern Italian region of Sicily. It is a versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of various dishes, including seafood, grilled meats, and vegetables. Origins of Salmoriglio Sauce Salmoriglio sauce has been a staple in the cuisine of southern […]
Panettone Egg Nog Bread Pudding
This egg nog bread pudding calls for Panettone bread, which is an Italian dessert bread that you can often find in the freezer section of your grocery store. However, you can use any sweetened bread in this recipe. This recipe calls for premade egg nog, but also gives directions for making it from scratch if […]
Lemon Polenta Cake
Lemon Polenta Cake is a unique and tasty dessert that is on the tart and savory side. The Polenta cake can be served with a dusting of sugar, a glaze, or a tangy marscapone. Or simply put some fruit on it plain. Lemon Polenta Cake is an Italian inspired dessert. It is great served […]
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate Fondue is perfect for romantic dinners, Valentine’s Day, a dinner party, or just a bit of fun on a Friday night. Dip anything you like, but chocolate dipped berries are particularly good. So are pretzels, marshmallows, cake, fruit etc.
Panna Cotta with Blackberries
Panna Cotta is a traditional, easy and delicious Italian custard that makes a rich and sophisticated dessert. It goes great with any fruit. This Panna Cotta recipe used blackberries, but you can use a different fruit, or even chocolate in you like. Panna Cotta is easy to make, but it does need to chill overnight, […]
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Everyone loves cheesecake and what could be better than a recipe for white chocolate cheesecake? A rich and decadent desert, this white chocolate cheesecake is best served in very thin slices. There are a couple of ways to garnish your cheesecake. One is with fruit. Another nice garnish is to simply dust the top with […]
How to Make Raspberry and Lemon Dacquoise
Serves: 12 Preparation time: 55 mins Cooking time: 45 mins Ingredients needed to make Raspberry and Lemon Dacquoise: For the meringue layers: 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 6 egg whites ¼ tsp cream of tartar For the filling: ½ pint strawberries 3 large lemons 4 egg yolks 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 ½ cups heavy cream […]
How to Bake Pandoro
Serves: 8-10 Preparation time: 6 hours Cooking time: 35 mins Ingredients needed to make Pandoro: For the starter: ½ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup warm water 1 large egg yolk 1 packet active dry yeast For the cake: 3 cups all purpose flour 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and chopped into […]
How to Bake Jam Crostata
Serves: 12 Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 50 mins Ingredients needed to make Jam Crostata: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup almonds, sliced 12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup jam of your favorite flavour ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp fine salt ¼ tsp pure almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract Cooking instructions […]