CHOCOLATE BATTEMBERG CAKE
Battenbergis a light sponge cake with the pieces covered in jam. The cake is covered in marzipan and, when cut in cross section, displays a distinctive two-by-two check pattern alternately coloured. The cake was purportedly named in honour of the marriage of Princess Victoria, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, to Prince Louis of Battenberg in […]
FILLET WITH PEPPER AND CHOCOLATE PORT SAUCE
This fillet with Porto sauce is a recipe whose harmony of flavors will conquer the most demanding palates. 1 Prepare the sauce: in a pot bring a boiling the port with honey and a pinch of salt, then combine the chocolate and let it thicken for ten minutes. 2 Meanwhile, bake the meat: pass it […]
JEWELS CHOCOLATES
A delightful treat, and also a delightful gift idea for Christmas. These chocolates stuffed with marzipan are very easy to prepare. They are like a real jewels to discover. 1 With the help of a whip melt the chocolate into a bain-marie. Sprinkle the walls of a silicone stencil for chocolates. Let it cool in […]
NUTS AND CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Cocoa and nuts truffles are sweet finger foods, very easy and fast to prepare and bake. Ideal for small Christmas gifts. 1 In a steel bowl melt the butter and the chocolate together. Mix well, then combine the chopped nuts and two tablespoons of bitter cocoa. 2 Prepare many balls of the size of a […]
VIN BRULE AND CHOCOLATE SPOON
The “vin brulé” wine-based drink is widespread in many traditions: in Italy it can often be found in Christmas markets or in popular festivals during the winter period, including Carnival. Have to taste the chocolate version: it becomes a real hot drink, full bodied, very aromatic and tasty: scented and really delicious. 1 Dissolve the […]
COCOA STEW WITH POLENTA
Recipe of meat rich in flavors and scents, but you need a lot of time for cooking it. In fact, the meat requires a long cooking and it has to be marinated for one night with all the smells and the red wine. Being a very aromatic dish, serve with polenta or purée, they are […]
CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKES
Food coloring in gel, powder or liquid form can be used. Instead of the frosting, white chocolate melted in a double boiler can be colored, as long as the food coloring is not liquid. 1 Chocolate cake: Melt the butter in a double boiler, chop the dark chocolate and add it to the butter. Mix […]
PANETTONE SOUFFLE’ WITH DARK CHOCOLATE, VANILLA SAUCE AND BERRIES
A single-serving dessert, the traditional panettone is reconsidered in the form of a chocolate and vanilla soufflé and decorated with fruit, making a fresh and tasty classic. 1 For the vanilla sauce: Prepare the vanilla sauce by heating the milk and cream with an opened vanilla pod. While it’s heating, beat the egg yolks with […]
DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZED PANETTONE FILLED WITH AMARETTO CREAM
Panettone with layers of silky amaretto cream and a cascade of melted dark chocolate on top. Its decorations are what make it a real treat for Christmas. 1 Amaretto cream: Prepare the flour and vanilla extract. In a mixer, chop the amaretti into very small pieces and set aside. Put the whole eggs and sugar […]
PANPEPATO MILLE-FEUILLE, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
A crunchy panpepato mille-feuille with sweet and silky white chocolate and extra dark chocolate mousse decorated with nuts and raspberries for an extra tasty dessert. 1 FOR THE PANPEPATO Chop the nuts, hazelnuts and dried figs into large pieces and mix in a metal bowl. Add all the ingredients and mix until two blocks can […]