Choux pastry (pasta beignet) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Choux pastry is a versatile recipe which can be used for both sweet and savoury creations. It is most famously used in eclairs and cream puffs (profiteroles/bongo) filled with cream, custard or mousse and croquemnbouche coated…
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato)
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Gluten free, Kids, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy Chocolate mousse is always a crowd pleaser and is an easy dessert for a dinner party because it can be prepared in advance. It can also be…
Chiacchiere (fried pastry)
Chiacchiere (fried pastry) Print Prep time 50 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins Chiacchiere originated in ancient Rome and were known as “frictilia”, small pizzas which were made with wheat and honey and fried in pork fat. They were made for the carnival occasion of Liberalia (an annual…
Torta di ricotta e limone (lemon ricotta cake) – Sardegna
5.0 from 1 reviews Torta di ricotta e limone (lemon ricotta cake) – Sardegna Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is simple to make and delicious. I have had the recipe a long time but can no longer remember the source….
Torta genovese con panna e fragole (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries)
Torta genovese (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries) Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids Genoise sponge cake is often served sandwiching pastry cream or whipped cream with fruit or jam. It is also delicious filled with lemon curd or another flavour curd (try passion fruit for…
Crostata (short crust jam tart)
Tiramisu alla fragola (strawberry tiramisu)
Tiramisu alla fragola (strawberry trifle) Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Season: Summer This is a perfect summertime variation on the classic tiramisu and can be made with any berry or a mixture of different berries. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type:…
Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart)
Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids This fresh fruit tart is a crowd pleaser. They are sold in pastry shops all over Italy as small individual tarts are large ones to share. They can be topped with…
Crema Pasticcera (pastry cream)
Crema Pasticcera (pastry cream) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten free 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,…
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze)
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze) Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 16 mins Total time 17 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy This is a simple but delicious chocolate glaze which remains glossy and moist. It is the perfect glaze for cakes and tarts. This recipe was taught to me by…