Chantilly cream is a sweetened whipped cream that’s perfect for desserts like pies or hot chocolate. It’s a luscious and velvety topping that elevates any dessert to a new level of sweetness. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this…
Category: Dessert
Strawberries and rhubarb are just one of those classic combinations that never fail to please. During the spring-summer season, this recipe is on repeat for dessert in my house. It’s sweet with just a little bit of tart and delicious…
This year for my birthday I wanted to make my own cake and this olive oil cake was the perfect choice. Let me start off by admitting I celebrated a “big” birthday this year and in my books, big birthdays…
It’s rhubarb season and this time of year always has me scrambling to come up with different ways to use up all the rhubarb that grows in my garden. Over the years I have compiled many different rhubarb recipes. I’ll…
My glazed lemon biscotti are a delightful twist on the classic Italian treat. These twice-baked cookies boast a perfect balance of zesty lemon flavor and a sweet, glossy glaze that adds an irresistible touch. Each crunchy bite is a symphony…
If you love lemony cakes and cookies you’re going to love this glazed lemon loaf. It’s a delicious cross between a cake and a very moist sweet bread. The glaze is very tangy and is sure to lighten the mood…
I had my first taste of ricotta cheesecake on my very first visit to Italy at the age of 16 and I’ve been hooked ever since. Despite the creamy ricotta cheese, this cake is not quite a cheesecake but not…
I don’t know about where you live but here in the North East summer sure took its time getting here. However, it’s now making up for it with a slew of 30 degrees Celsius (86F) days. And when the temperature…
I first had these Japanese pancakes at a little restaurant in the beach area not too far from my house and it was love at first bite! They were so light and fluffy that I couldn’t resist. Back home I…
Literally meaning, cooked cream, Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert made with sweetened cream and gelatin. Often cited as a traditional dessert of the Piedmont area, Panna Cotta became popular in North America in the 1990s. Similar to custard but…