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Category: 4. Dolci (dessert)

4. Dolci (dessert)8 Comments

Cartellate Pugliesi

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 StefanGourmet

One of the great things about Italy is that there are so many regional and local recipes that there is always something new to discover. I have still not run out of ideas that I gathered during our trip to … Continue reading Cartellate Pugliesi

4. Dolci (dessert)2 Comments

Amarena Cherry Ice Cream (Gelato di Amarene)

December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 StefanGourmet

At a restaurant in the mountains of Calabria we had cherry ice cream in which the cherries were coarsely chopped. I really liked the texture, and so decided to make my own version of it. Amarena cherries are cherries from … Continue reading Amarena Cherry Ice Cream (Gelato di Amarene)

4. Dolci (dessert)6 Comments

Almond Ice Cream

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 StefanGourmet

We’ve been back home for more than two months, but I am still enjoying the inspiration from our three weeks in Southern Italy. At Cala del Citro we had a wonderful dinner, that ended with almond ice cream. I loved … Continue reading Almond Ice Cream

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking13 Comments

Pumpkin, Pear, and Blue Cheese Pie (Crostata con zucca, gorgonzola e pere)

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 StefanGourmet

Pumpkin season has arrived. We did not have this pie during our recent trip to Italy, but the inspiration for it did come from Italy. Paola recently blogged about a pumpkin, gorgonzola, and pear tart. I have combined gorgonzola and … Continue reading Pumpkin, Pear, and Blue Cheese Pie (Crostata con zucca, gorgonzola e pere)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking11 Comments

Erbazzone Dolce (Sweet Spinach and Almond Tart)

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 StefanGourmet

A sweet spinach tart? Yes, really. It is delicious. I have discovered this original dessert from the North-Italian town of Reggio Emilia thanks to Simona who is from that region and has the wonderful Italian food blog Grembiula da Cucina … Continue reading Erbazzone Dolce (Sweet Spinach and Almond Tart)

4. Dolci (dessert)3 Comments

Blood Orange with Yogurt or Ricotta and Pistachios

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 StefanGourmet

Blood oranges are in season. They have a striking color and flavor. This is a light and nutritious dessert, in which the oranges are combined with yogurt and pistachios. Instead of yogurt you could also use ricotta, or a mixture. … Continue reading Blood Orange with Yogurt or Ricotta and Pistachios

4. Dolci (dessert)13 Comments

Seadas con Miele

October 13, 2017November 18, 2017 StefanGourmet

A seàda (also written as sebàda, seatta or sevada) is a typical dessert from Sardinia that we saw on restaurant menus everywhere. It is a large ravioli that is filled with unaged local sheep’s milk cheese (pecorino sardo primosale), then deep-fried in olive oil and … Continue reading Seadas con Miele

4. Dolci (dessert)9 Comments

Rose Water Fruit Salad

July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 StefanGourmet

A simple fruit salad can be made special by the addition of a bit of rose water. Rose water is made by steeping rose petals in water and originates in Iran and India. It has a wonderful smell of roses. Berries … Continue reading Rose Water Fruit Salad

4. Dolci (dessert)11 Comments

Sachertorte

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 StefanGourmet

Sachertorte is a famous cake from Vienna that I had never made before. Thanks to CampariGirl’s post I was reminded of it. A Sachertorte is a chocolate cake with two layers, separated by a layer of apricot jam and finished with a … Continue reading Sachertorte

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Pineapple & Coconut Upside-Down Cake

March 3, 2017 StefanGourmet

One of my favorite Italian food bloggers was Silva Rigobello. Unfortunately I have to write in past tense, as she passed away in 2015. I still prepare her recipes from time to time, and in this case it is a … Continue reading Pineapple & Coconut Upside-Down Cake

4. Dolci (dessert)8 Comments

Apple and Goat Cheese Dessert

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 StefanGourmet

Recently we had green apple and goat cheese as dessert at Restaurant Jacob in Leiden. I have a few bottles of a wonderful late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre that I thought would work particularly well with that combination. And … Continue reading Apple and Goat Cheese Dessert

4. Dolci (dessert)13 Comments

Yogurt Cake with Pistachios and Pomegranate

January 19, 2017January 26, 2017 StefanGourmet

When I saw this yogurt cake on Mimi’s blog, I wanted to make it straight away. She had eaten it at Moro, a restaurant in London, and loved it so much that she made it at home. I can see … Continue reading Yogurt Cake with Pistachios and Pomegranate

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Banana Oat Bran Quark Stevia Muffins

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017 StefanGourmet

For months now I’ve been making muffins for breakfast with oat bran, quark (or cottage cheese or skyr), eggs, and stevia as the base. I bake them every weekend to eat for breakfast during the week. These muffins are nutritious … Continue reading Banana Oat Bran Quark Stevia Muffins

4. Dolci (dessert)17 Comments

Foie Gras Ice Cream

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 StefanGourmet

We love foie gras and I was curious to try and make foie gras ice cream. I looked at some recipes on-line, but found none that made sense to me. Some even suggested to discard (!) or save for another … Continue reading Foie Gras Ice Cream

4. Dolci (dessert), Dutch cuisine12 Comments

Homemade Stroopwafels (Dutch Syrup Waffles)

January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 StefanGourmet

Stroopwafels are a Dutch treat that is very popular both inside and outside the Netherlands. They are thin round waffles, filled with syrup that has a hint of cinnamon. They are very addictive! When a Dutchman wants to charm a … Continue reading Homemade Stroopwafels (Dutch Syrup Waffles)

4. Dolci (dessert)15 Comments

Lychee Ice Cream

January 2, 2017January 6, 2017 StefanGourmet

I wish you all a happy and healthy 2017 with delicious food and wine. As my first contribution to this, I present to you homemade lychee ice cream. Lychees are a  tropical fruit with a complex delicious aroma and flavor. When … Continue reading Lychee Ice Cream

4. Dolci (dessert), Dutch cuisine10 Comments

Spiced Pear Ice Cream (Stoofperenijs)

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 StefanGourmet

This is the last post in a trilogy of posts with the recipes of the components for the dessert that I served at game & wine dinner parties over the last three Saturdays: marzipan mushrooms, almond madeleines, and in this … Continue reading Spiced Pear Ice Cream (Stoofperenijs)

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Almond Madeleines

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 StefanGourmet

Madeleines are classic French small cakes that have to be slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a wonderful aroma of either vanilla, citrus zest, or, as in this case, almonds. They are not difficult to … Continue reading Almond Madeleines

4. Dolci (dessert)19 Comments

Homemade Marzipan Mushrooms

December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 StefanGourmet

Marzipan and almond paste are pretty similar, as both are made by grinding almonds and sugar together. The differences are that marzipan is sweeter than almond paste (almond paste is 50% of almonds by weight, whereas marzipan is 35-45% almonds), … Continue reading Homemade Marzipan Mushrooms

4. Dolci (dessert)14 Comments

Pumpkin Mousse

December 4, 2016December 4, 2016 StefanGourmet

Recently, Mimi blogged about pumpkin mousse, a decadent mousse with mascarpone. I liked the idea of pumpkin mousse, and made my own version, leaving out the mascarpone. The result is feathery light with a good balance between the pumpkin flavor … Continue reading Pumpkin Mousse

4. Dolci (dessert)12 Comments

Hazelnut and Beet Cake

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 StefanGourmet

Yes, you’ve read it correctly, a cake that contains beets (also known as beetroot). When I saw this recipe on Polianthus’ blog, I was intrigued and knew I had to try it. I am glad that I did, because the … Continue reading Hazelnut and Beet Cake

4. Dolci (dessert)13 Comments

Blackberry Rose Water Sorbet

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 StefanGourmet

Rosenmuskateller is a rare dessert wine from Alto Adige/Südtirol, the German speaking north-east of Italy. It is made from the rare grape of the same name, related to other muscat grapes but with the distinctive quality that it smells of … Continue reading Blackberry Rose Water Sorbet

4. Dolci (dessert), Dutch cuisine14 Comments

Quark Cake with Cherries (Kwarktaart met Kersen)

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 StefanGourmet

Summer has finally started (not just on the calendar but also the weather) and that means that cakes for which you don’t have to turn on the oven are the preferred solution for dessert. Although this recipe is tagged “baking”, … Continue reading Quark Cake with Cherries (Kwarktaart met Kersen)

4. Dolci (dessert)11 Comments

Strawberry Tartlets

May 29, 2016 StefanGourmet

Strawberries with pastry cream on a sweet shortcrust pastry crust are a classic. You could make a large tart, but it looks much better and is easier to serve when you make individual tartlets. There are some special techniques used … Continue reading Strawberry Tartlets

4. Dolci (dessert)14 Comments

Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée

May 23, 2016May 23, 2016 StefanGourmet

When I posted my recipe for crème brûlée, I got suggestions to try white chocolate creme brulee (which I did and liked) and passion fruit creme brulee as well. Blogging is a continuing source of inspiration for my cooking, and … Continue reading Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée

4. Dolci (dessert)16 Comments

White Chocolate Crème Brûlée

April 27, 2016April 27, 2016 StefanGourmet

When I posted my recipe for regular crème brûlée, CampariGirl suggested I should try making it with passion fruit or white chocolate. Since passion fruit appears to be out of season, I opted to make it with white chocolate. White chocolate … Continue reading White Chocolate Crème Brûlée

4. Dolci (dessert)19 Comments

Soul Food, Part 4: Sweet Potato Pie

April 23, 2016 StefanGourmet

As the dessert for our soul food dinner, Selena suggested we bake a sweet potato pie. This is like pumpkin pie, but made with sweet potato. Of course we made the pastry crust from scratch, using the new method that … Continue reading Soul Food, Part 4: Sweet Potato Pie

4. Dolci (dessert)36 Comments

Oat Bran Cottage Cheese Muffins

April 8, 2016April 25, 2016 StefanGourmet

This is the latest result in my quest for a nutritious breakfast that is high in protein, fiber, and complex carbs, and low in sugar and fat. More importantly, it is also very tasty. Even though oat bran may not … Continue reading Oat Bran Cottage Cheese Muffins

4. Dolci (dessert)11 Comments

Pecan Maple Squares (+ A New Method For Flaky Pastry)

February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 StefanGourmet

Pecan Pie is a classic from the Southern US, and for good reason because pecan trees are native in that region (as well as Mexico). For this post I didn’t bake a traditional pecan pie, because I made three changes: … Continue reading Pecan Maple Squares (+ A New Method For Flaky Pastry)

4. Dolci (dessert)15 Comments

Pistachio Orange Cookies

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 StefanGourmet

I thought it would be nice to make acetani with pistachios instead of almonds, and the result was amazing. Unlike acetani, the flavor of the orange zest blends in to support the pistachios, rather than being the star. These delicious pistachio-orange … Continue reading Pistachio Orange Cookies

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