Tag: sweet

Cakes & Cupcakes

Panna Cotta

Panna cotta is a molded chilled dessert popular throughout Italy, is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. It looks and tastes wonderful with ripe red fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, or sweet cherries. See matcha panna cotta recipe. Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (about 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons cold water 2 cups […]

Cookies & Bars

Castagnole Sweet Dough Balls

Castagnole Sweet Dough Balls are a delicious Italian sweet, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the traditional recipe during Carnival time. See this italian sfogliatelle pastry recipe also! Ingredients: Castagnole Dough 1 1/2 cups flour (205 grams) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup sugar (55 grams) 2 eggs 1 zest orange 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons butter (softened) (40 grams) 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon Gran Marnier or Orange Juice […]

Sweet Breakfast

Zeppole San Giuseppe

Traditionally prepared for the day of Saint Joseph, the zeppole, whether fried or baked, can not miss to celebrate this special day. It is a cake dedicated to the party of San Giuseppe especially in the south of Italy, while in the rest of the country is a typical Carnival dessert. Ingredients: For the Dough: 1 cup of Water […]

Pies & Tarts

Cannoli Siciliani

You don’t have to live in Sicily to know about this pastry specialty. Cannoli Siciliani are fried dough rolls with a filling of sweet and creamy Ricotta. Vanilla, chocolate and candied fruits often refine the sweet tubes. If you Italian desserts you should also see cannoli cheesecake or sfogliatelle pastry recipe. Ingredients: 150 gram flour […]

Ice Cream

Glitzy Chocolate Ice Cream Trifle

This Glitzy Chocolate Ice Cream Trifle is the ultimate treat and perfect celebration dessert! It looks glamorous and tastes even better! If you’re an ice cream lover, see more recipes here. Ingredients: 180g Bourneville Dark Chocolate, chopped 2 x 284ml Elmlea Double 4 Extra Special Belgian Chocolate Chunk Mini Brioche, chopped 900ml Asda Really Creamy […]

Pies & Tarts

Chocolate, Caramel and Tahini Tart

Chocolate, Caramel and Tahini Tart, made from sesame seeds, adds a hint of nuttiness to this rich and creamy tart dessert. Try also summery mango tart or blackberry filo tart. Ingredients: 280g pack Free From Ready Rolled Puff Pastry, at room temperature 200g dark chocolate, chopped 300ml whipping cream 2tbsp icing sugar 35ml whole milk […]

Sweet Breakfast

Rhubarb and Creamy Custard Millefeuille

Inspired by a French classic, this Rhubarb and Creamy Custard Millefeuille slice is made with crisp pastry, custard, and syrupy rhubarb for a British twist. If you like sweet breakfast, try nutella hand pies.   Ingredients: 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Light Puff Pastry 50g chopped pistachios 84g sachet Asda Instant Custard Mix 100ml whipping […]

Sweet Breakfast

Fresh Cream Jewelled Eclairs

Flavoured with coffee, rose and pistachio, these Fresh Cream Jewelled Eclairs treats taste as good as they look.   Ingredients: 50g unsalted butter, cut into cubes 75g Asda Strong White Bread Flour, sifted 2 large eggs, beaten 150g fondant icing sugar 1tbsp Extra Special Brazilian Coffee Extract Dr. Oetker Extra Strong Food Colouring Gel in […]

Cakes & Cupcakes

French Gourmet Desserts

French Gourmet Desserts looks amazing and it tastes even better! Vanilla and cherry is one of the best combinations for any dessert. Ingredients: For the sponge cake 2eggs (separated) ¼ cup sugar 3 tablespoons all purpose flour ¼ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon corn starch 4 teaspoons cherry schnapps For the jelly 2 sheets gelatin ⅔ cup cherry juice For […]