These mini Swedish almond tarts called Mazariner have a delicious almond flavor and strong buttery smell. The filling is thick, rich in almonds, a sort of a mix between frangipane and marzipan. All enclosed in a fragrant shortcrust pastry shell. The icing on the cake is a thick layer of lemon glaze that breaks up […]
This chocolate pastiera is not a traditional verion of Italian pie but is equally delicious and irresistible thanks to the fabulous filling with cooked wheat, creamy ricotta mixed with candied fruit and dark chocolate pieces. The filling is wrapped in cocoa shortcrust pastry (original recipe by Ernest Knam) that makes it sweet, rich and simply […]
This soft crustless zucchini pie as the title suggests is a simple recipe perfect for all seasons. Zucchini is an ingredient that many of us love and that we can now buy in every month. I take advantage of the summer time, when zucchini are the seasonal vegetable, and make it many different times. With […]
The recipe for these strawberry and caramelized meringue mini tarts is an old family recipe. It is prepared with a shortcrust pastry shell that is filled with fresh strawberries. Everything is covered with meringue which is then baked so that it becomes caramelized. Yes, that’s right, caramelized. The color of this meringue is due to […]
If you are looking for a perfect shortcrust pastry for mini tarts and tartlets I have just the right recipe for you. This pastry is elastic which makes it easy to shape and work with. It does not deform during baking. It is an easy and quick to prepare and above all it is balanced […]
This fabulous walnut pie with golden syrup was born from the desire to taste the traditional American pecan pie. After consulting some virtual American friends, I discovered that I can recreate this delicious tart at home. I have replaced pecans with walnuts which, in addition to having a slightly soft texture similar to pecans, can […]
This lemon pastry cream pie is a true Italian classic and a real treat. I used Maestro Massari’s skim shortcrust and the recipe for pastry cream that is suitable for baking. The pie itself is delicate, dense, sweet at the right point. Garnished with sour fruit such as blueberries, strawberries or raspberries that go perfectly […]
Cherry pie is a traditional American recipe for a flaky tart filled with sweet, juicy and fresh cherries. A delicious summer dessert loaded with fruit, perfect with a scoop of vanilla or lemon ice cream. Instructions: Traditional American cherry pie Use a mixer with a blade attachment to blend flour, sugar and very cold butter […]
This milk and lemon pie is perfectly sweet and sour. A mix of flavors between delicate soft milk filling mixed with tangy lemon juice, vanilla, nutmeg and cane sugar. Best with the fresh seasonal fruit. Instructions: Milk and lemon pie In a bowl sift flour, salt and icing sugar. Add soft butter and grated lemon […]
If you’re a fan of tarts and stracciatella flavor – this ricotta and chocolate stracciatella tart is a perfect for you. Delicate union between crumbly homemade pastry and creamy filling made with ricotta cheese, enriched by the bitter chocolate pieces and a delicate scent of lemon, makes this pie a perfect well balanced yummy dessert […]
