Category: Desserts

• Crema di Caffè

  Crema di Caffè “coffee cream”, is a Summer must-have! It’s easy to make and so delicious!  This wonderful cool coffee version was invented in Naples in the 1800s.  During a super hot Summer, some Neapolitan women invented a way of not having to give up their historic drink even when the temperatures prohibited it. INGREDIENTS…

• Forest Fruit Cake

  A wonderful cake topped with custard and delicious fruit, our forest fruits cake recipe is an instant classic, a delectable bake with a true taste of Summer, try it today! INGREDIENTS for the base if the cake 2 eggs140 gr sugar170 flour 60 gr milk50 gr sunflower oil8 gr baking powder  INGREDIENTS for the custard 500…

• Strawberry Tiramisù

  Strawberry Tiramisu, a fast and easy no bake Dessert. Made with fresh strawberries and mascarpone. No coffee or liqueur makes this the perfect dessert for everyone. An Italian Classic! INGREDIENTS 300 gr Savoiardi or Pavesini1 kg of strawberry 4 eggs400 gr mascarpone cheese4 spoons of sugar 1 lemon 2 spoons of sugar for the syrup METHOD Start cleaning…

• Blueberry Muffin

  Bursting with fresh blueberries with a tender crumb, these really are the best blueberry muffins. Incredibly moist and fluffy, you’ll fall in love with one bite! INGREDIENTS 250 gr flour 150 gr sugar100 vegetable oil150 ml milk2 eggsLemon zest200 gr blueberries16 gr baking powder  METHOD Break the eggs in a bowl and add the sugar, milk,…

• Roses Pan Brioche

  Let’s start our week with this “roses pan brioche” recipe.This homemade brioche is heaven when it comes out of the oven! It has a soft and fluffy texture, and two different sweet flavors (Nutella and fruit jam) to make everybody happy.  INGREDIENTS 1 egg80 gr sugar200 ml milk 120 ml vegetables oil500 gr flour Fresh yeast 8…

• EASTER MENU: Spring Italian Cake

  Good morning with this stunning Spring Italian Cake! Once you learn how to prepare a sponge cake and custard, you will be able to bake wonderful Italian cakes, perfect for every occasion. You need just some practice and creativity! INGREDIENTS sponge cake 6 eggs250 sugar300 gr flour 0016 gr baking powder  INGREDIENTS custard 6 eggs250…

• Italian Rice Cake

  The rice cake is an Italian classic, prepared with some variations in the different regions of Italy.  In the past it used to be prepared only at Easter, but nowadays we eat it all year long. INGREDIENTS 700 ml milk 200 gr rice Arborio or carnaroli 50 gr finely chopped almonds 2 eggs100 gr sugar 1 lemon only the…

• Carrot Cake in 2 versions (mini&maxi)

  Nothing beats a classic carrot cake – this one has a touch of orange and almonds. Cristina made this cake in 2 versions: mini-cakes and the classic “torta”.  INGREDIENTS 250 gr carrots200 gr sugar200 gr flour 80 gr almond, finely chopped 150 ml vegetable oil3 eggs1 orange (we need the zest and the juice)16 gr baking powder A…

• Frittelle di Riso (rice fritters)

  Cristina shares with us a traditional recipe from Tuscany: rice fritters. They are made starting for Carnival and lasting through Father’s day (March 19th, St Joseph’s Day). INGREDIENTS 300 gr rice Arborio/carnaroli1/2 l milk 1/2 l water100 gr sugar20 gr butterLemon zest from 1 lemon1 pinch of salt 100 gr flour 3 tablespoons of Liquor Vin Santo or…

• Frappe – Cenci – Chiacchiere

  Today we celebrate the last day of the Carnival season with this Italian traditional recipe. Frappe (or Cenci or Chiacchiere) are fried pastries that can be found across Italy during the carnival season. They are great warm or at room temperature, but should be eaten the same day.  INGREDIENTS 300 gr flour20 gr butter4 table…