White chocolate and red berries panna cotta
Another single portion, another different glaze ... ..red berries glaze. A white chocolate panna cotta. A light one, not so thick like I wanted it to be, but a glaze able to give a pleasant taste and a nice color. The cranberries shortcrust pastry is the perfect...
Hazelnut chocolate domes
Glazes, glazes, glazes. Chocolate glazes, cocoa glazes, fruit glazes, but all with a common feature: they must be very shiny ... like a mirror. A simple dessert, as I wanted the focus on a perfect, super shiny glaze. A melt-in-your-mouth hazelnuts bavarian cream...
Gorgeous yogurt chocolate chantilly cake
Are you looking for a dessert that is not too tough on the waistline? I wanted something really amazing and with chocolate on top…..yet gorgeous, and fluffy The result is an airy, slightly tangy yogurt chantilly….. I wouldn’t call this dessert “light”…but for sure...
Rubinia: white chocolate bavarian cream with strawberries sauce
A smooth, creamy, silky and delicious dessert. Perfect to impress your guests, but simple and fast. Adapted from a Luca Montersino recipe. [mv_create key="189" thumbnail="false" title="Rubinia: white chocolate bavarian cream with strawberries sauce"...
Gorgeous yogurt
Last apricots recipe by Luca Montersino, as they are not at their peak anymore. You can use frozen or canned apricots, reducing a bit sugar. A light and refreshing yogurt chantilly, layered with a sweet apricots geléé. A thin layer of delicate sponge cake to offer a...
Apricots field
Another recipe from the great pastry chef Luca Montersino. Starting from “Strawberries field” I decided to make a square, stunning and gorgeous “ Apricots field”. Same method, same mouth watering cake to impress your guests and your family. [mv_create key="195"...
Strawberries flower
When I was a child, in Italy, there was a lollipop called “Strawberry flower”. This dessert reminds me of my childhood I love refreshing desserts and panna cotta: this combination seems perfect for hot season. Even if it may seem complicated because of many...
Strawberries field
Strawberries field: a recipe from the famous italian pastry chef Luca Montersino. (http://www.eataly.com/nyc-pastry/) A layer of soft limoncello sponge cake, a frothy strawberries mousse and a yogurt jelly. A fresh, soft and mouth-watering dessert. Strawberries come...
Vanilla and chocolate modern cake
To celebrate our return, I wanted something rich, elegant and something with chocolate. Modern cakes, characterized by layers of different consistencies, give the result to seem a special day or occasion. About modern cakes I appreciate the delicate structure and soft...
Raspberries tarts
Red berries tart is a typical summery dessert. We decided to offer you a special one, edible with a teaspoon. We added gelatin sheets to crème anglaise, in order to have more consistency, but still creamy. Shortcrust crumbs supply the crispy consistency. It is up to...
Red currants cassata
Cassata is a sicilian dessert with ancient origins. Its ingredients and preparation offer particular flavors, making it unique and gorgeous. To renew this delicious treat, we decided to revisit the recipe, suggesting a new fragrance. A different way to enjoy the...
Rasperries soft brownies
Brownies are the typical american bar cookie. They can be enflavored with many ingredients, such as pecans, mint, nutella or whatever you like. Brownies are simple, delicious and quick to prepare. Everyone loves them. The recipe I prepared offers a moist texture,...
Chocolate Guinness pudding
The beer, a beverage characterized by many flavors, turns out to be a valuable aid in cooking. Not only for stews and roasts, but for puddings as well. Guinness beer, with a bitter taste is the right ingredient for a chocolate dessert. Our friend Alberto, owner of the...
Blackberries tarts
During summertime berries live their magical moment, as they become the ideal ingredients for pies and desserts. Excellent when eaten fresh, and perfect for jams and jellies. During a healthy walk in the woods, I stopped, not to rest, but to pick and taste the...
Small strawberry bavarian creams
Small strawberries bavarian creams (serves 4-5 ) 14 ounces (400 gr.) strawberries (without green ones) + 4 or 5 to garnish ½ cup (50 gr.) powdered sugar + more to dust 0.846 cup (200 ml.) heavy cream 4 tablespoons of rhum 0.4 ounce (12 gr.) isinglass (gelatin sheets)...
Verres de fraises
Verres de fraises (serves 4-6) 1.763 pound (800 gr.) strawberries ½ weak ounce (12 gr.) isinglass (Gelatin sheets) 1 very generous cup (150 gr.) powdered sugar 5 tablespoons (75 ml.) heavy cream Cream 1.4 tablespoon (20 gr.) unsalted shelled Pistachio Soak the gelatin...
Shortcrust pastry tarts with chocolate ganache
Shortcrust pastry tarts with chocolate ganache (about 10 small tarts 3.5 inches - 3.9 inches 9 or 10 cm. in diameter ) 8.8 ounces (250 gr.) shortcrust pastry For the ganache: 5.3 ounces (150 gr.) dark chocolate, chopped ½ generous cup (150 gr.) heavy cream Prepare the...