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 […]
These apple cinnamon rolls are nothing more than soft brioche rolls with cinnamon, walnuts, raisins and lots of soft pieces of apple with lemon zest. They are easy and fluffy brioche rolls enriched with delicious and sticky icing. Just a perfect autumnal dessert to be accompanied with a nice cup of hot tea. The dough […]
The classic lemon and vanilla pastry cream (creme pattisiere, crema pasticcera) is a sweet, delicate and velvety traditional Italian or French custard cream. To prepare it soft and with the sublime aftertaste of lemon and vanilla, you need a few ingredients and some simple tricks and tips to have it become perfect and without lumps. […]
Italian blueberry panna cotta is a simple, creamy and just delicious dessert. It’s a true Italian classic. In this version the fruits are cooked to create a delicious blueberry sauce that will be added both as a decoration and mixed into panna cotta. It is a delicate blueberry dessert with amazing velvety texture. Serve with […]
If you are looking for a super quick and easy recipe for a great cake filling this whipped ricotta and honey cream is just perfect for you. This cream is light, velvety, simple and sweet at the right point. It is also prepared in just 5 minutes and with very few ingredients. You can use […]
Greek yogurt panna cotta with fruit salad is a light and surprising summer dessert. The classic Italian vanilla panna cotta is mixed with a Greek yogurt and flavored with grated lemon zest. This makes this dessert not only much lighter but gives it the fantastic fresh aftertaste. The whole is covered with a summer fruit […]
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 easy and tried recipe for caramel (dulce de leche) made with sweetened condensed milk this is the place for you. This amazing caramel is a well-known addition to cakes and desserts. It has a very sweet taste and extremely sticky consistency. It is particularly suitable for garnishing desserts such […]
This amazing whipped frosting uses Italian mascarpone cheese, condensed milk, whipped cream and an instant strawberry jam. Adding this quick jam, that uses potato starch as the thickener, allows you to create a stable and easy cream that is perfect to be used with piping bag. In addition, this cream maintains a rich and fresh […]
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 […]
