Esse (lemon and vanilla shortbread biscuits) – Veneto Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 50 mins These delicate, lemony biscuits are a hint that winter is over and Easter is on its way. They are deceptively robust so they actually are the perfect dipping biscuit to accompany tea,…
Torta di mele e Nutella (apple Nutella cake)
Torta di mele e Nutella (apple Nutella cake) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 15 mins There is nothing more comforting than a slice of warm apple cake on a brisk day. What I like about this recipe is the very high ratio of apples to…
Pesche ripiene (baked peaches stuffed with chocolate and amaretti) – Piemonte
Pesche ripiene (baked peaches stuffed with chocolate and amaretti) – Piemonte Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins Baked peaches are the perfect end of summer/beginning of autumn dish. Choose ripe peaches so that their flesh will melt away with the touch of a spoon. The chocolatey…
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins This is a typical Easter cake from the provinces of Pavia and Lodi in Lombardy. It is layers of puff pastry typically baked and then cut into three…
Crema pasticcera al cioccolato (chocolate custard)
Crema pasticcera al cioccolato (chocolate custard) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Pastry cream is a component in many Italian desserts. It can be used for tarts, sandwich filling for cakes, served with poached fruit, served with pandoro or panettone, or with cookies. This recipe uses…
Dolce ai marron glacé (hazelnut biscuits, meringues, candied chestnuts and chocolate with whipping cream) – Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta
Dolce ai marron glacé (hazelnut biscuits, meringues, candied chestnuts and chocolate with whipping cream) – Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 11 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten-Free *use hazelnuts instead of the biscuits One of my favourite gifts is a tray from the…
Bunèt / Bonèt (chocolate amaretti creme caramel) – Piemonte
Bunèt / Bonèt (chocolate amaretto creme caramel) – Piemonte Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Children, Gluten-free, Vegetarian This is a relatively easy dessert which can be made with a box of amaretti biscuits and common ingredients in most people’s fridges and pantries….
Susumelle (chocolate coated gingerbread biscuits) – Calabria
Crostata di castagne, cioccolato e pere (chestnut, chocolate and pear tart) – Valle d’Aosta
Crostata di castagne, cioccolato e pere (chestnut, chocolate and pear tart) – Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 1 hour 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins This is my husband’s favourite dessert. It makes the best use of local ingredients in Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta in the autumn…
Fichi secchi al cioccolato (chocolate dipped dried figs)- Calabria
Fichi secchi al cioccolato (chocolate dipped dried figs)- Calabria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten free, Dairy free*use dairy free chocolate, Quick and EasyWhen I first tried dried figs dipped in chocolate, I found a surprisingly familiar crunch. The figs were stuffed with…