HARLEQUIN CAKE
A spectacular cake. Layers of puff pastry and soft dark chocolate cream create a delicious dessert which, with fruit on the topping, creates a “Harlequin” effect. A delight for the eye and a goodness for the palate. 1 Unroll and roll out the puff pastry. Cut it in two, so that you get two squares. […]
BACK TO THE OFFICE
Suffering from Monday morning depression? The perfect solution is to make this chocolate survival kit the Sunday before… 1 Roughly crumble the 4 ladyfingers in a bowl, drench half with 3 tablespoons of coffee and the other half with 3 tablespoons of zabaione liqueur (such as Vov), then mix them together. The mixture should be […]
DRIED FRUIT AND NUT FONDUE
The ideal dessert to make any after-dinner gathering with friends a special one. Any kind of fruit or nut can be added at the last minute, or it can be prepared in advance and presented on a nice serving dish. 1 Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then pour into a fondue set to […]
CORN FLAKES AND WHITE CHOCOLATE EGG
What better pleasure is there than creating Easter eggs at home? Here’s a delicious and crunchy recipe for an adult palate 1 Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler along with 40ml of cream. Whip the remaining 110ml of cream in a separate bowl, then combine it with the white chocolate, letting it thicken […]
CRUNCHY COLOMBA NUGGET AND CHOCOLATE CRACKERS
This recipe is a great opportunity to use up leftover Easter Colomba, giving it an unexpected and delicious “second life”. 1 Soften the butter to room temperature and mix it until creamy, then add the sugar, sifted flour with two tablespoons of cocoa, a pinch of salt, the baking powder and add the water little […]
CHOCOLATE CHARLOTTE
This recipe dates back to the late 1800s. The well-known Italian gourmet of that time, Pellegrino Artusi, was not a chocolate lover and considered it little more than a beverage for convalescents. Though he might have appreciated this elegant charlotte! 1 Line the charlotte mold with the ladyfingers and set aside. In a pan, heat […]
NO COOK CHESTNUT PUDDING WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Italy entered the war in the 1940s. Food was rationed and gas was conserved, classic desserts disappeared and desserts without something multiplied: without gas, without eggs, without or with very little sugar. This simple recipe is a reminder of those times. 1 Peel, boil, skin and sift the chestnuts. In a separate pan, melt the […]
CHOCOLATE AND CHILI PEPPER CHEESECAKE WITH CHILI PEPPER
Cheesecake debuted in Italy like many cult desserts between the 1990s and the 2000s. These were the years during which world cuisine broke down barriers and became fusion, like in the case of this recipe. 1 For the crust: blend the dry cookies with the cocoa using a mixer, then add the melted butter. Line […]
TOFU AND CHOCOLATE PUDDING
This vegan chocolate pudding is very creamy and prepared with tofu. A light and fresh meal for the summer days 1 Put in the blender the coarsely chopped tofu, cocoa, cinnamon, ginger and agave syrup. Blend the ingredients until a soft and homogeneous mixture is obtained. 2 Pour the mixture into jars and put them […]
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
A chocolate cake good for vegans, light and gluten free. 1 In the mixer’s glass, roughly chop the cashew nuts, then combine dates and cocoa and whisk for a few minutes. Divide the mixture obtained in 4 parts and the bottom of 4 mono-portion molds of 10 cm diameter or one of the diameter of […]