Blog Archives for tag dessert
Baked Peaches with Almond Cookies & Mascarpone Cheese
Deanna, one of the good friends I made while in Italy, although born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, grew… Continue reading »
Strawberry Tiramisu
My eyes light up every time I see classic tiramisu offered on a restaurant menu—layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers piled in… Continue reading »
Italian Cheesecake
Before you make this recipe, erase any preconceived notions about cheesecake from your mind. This is not the smooth, cream… Continue reading »
Torta della Nonna
The name of this creamy tart, Torta della Nonna or ‘Grandmother’s cake,’ conjures up images of a beautiful Italian grandmother… Continue reading »
Pâte à Choux Swans
Choux pastry, or French pâte à choux, is the light, egg-based pastry dough used to make everyone’s favorite French… Continue reading »
Mille Foglie
If you are looking for an elegant summertime dessert, look no further. This stunning layered dessert of puff pastry dough,… Continue reading »
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Calling all chocolate lovers! If that is you, then this dessert from your dreams last night. A moist individual chocolate… Continue reading »
Crema Pasticcera
If there is one dessert recipe that I quickly memorized since I began cooking in Italy it is that of… Continue reading »
Classic Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the most beloved Italian desserts requested all around the world. What’s not to like? Layers of Kahlua-flavored… Continue reading »
Creamy Panna Cotta with a Strawberry-Red Wine Sauce
There are three main categories of creamy, custard-based desserts: stirred custards (for example rice pudding or crème anglaise), baked custards (think caramel… Continue reading »