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Category: 4. Dolci (dessert)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking3 Comments

Physalis and Chocolate Tartlets

March 5, 2022 StefanGourmet

In Costa Rica we enjoyed this physalis liquor at Ubin restaurant, and decided to purchase a bottle to bring home with us. Physalis is a fruit from the Andes that has many names, including goldenberry and cape gooseberry (because they … Continue reading Physalis and Chocolate Tartlets

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking, Dutch cuisine2 Comments

Amandelkrullen (Curly Almond Cookies)

December 11, 2021 StefanGourmet

Amandelkrullen are classic Dutch cookies and they are very tasty. For Dutch pastry recipes, I always turn to Cees Holtkamps book “De Banketbakker”. Holtkamp is a retired famous Dutch pastry chef, of the pastry shop of the same name in … Continue reading Amandelkrullen (Curly Almond Cookies)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking13 Comments

Orange Cake (Torta all’Arancia)

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 StefanGourmet

This orange cake is simple to make but has a special flavor because of the orange juice, orange zest, and orange syrup. I’ve made it using this Italian recipe, with some minor changes. It is great for breakfast (very Italian … Continue reading Orange Cake (Torta all’Arancia)

4. Dolci (dessert)5 Comments

Dark Chocolate and Passion Fruit Tartlet

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 StefanGourmet

I really liked the combination of dark chocolate and passion fruit at Casa Velha in Portugal, so back home I developed a recipe based upon that idea without trying to copy the dish at Casa Velha. The end result was … Continue reading Dark Chocolate and Passion Fruit Tartlet

4. Dolci (dessert)7 Comments

Pumpkin Puree with Almonds, Pine Nuts, Honey and Cinnamon (Doce de Abóbora)

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 StefanGourmet

In a restaurant in Évora in Alentejo, Portugal, I had a simple local dessert that consisted of sweet pumpkin puree with pine nuts, almonds, and cinnamon. It was quite nice and prepared something similar back home; less sweet and using … Continue reading Pumpkin Puree with Almonds, Pine Nuts, Honey and Cinnamon (Doce de Abóbora)

4. Dolci (dessert)4 Comments

Almond Ice Cream, Almond Madeleine, and Orange Curd

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 StefanGourmet

A dessert that we had at Alma in Lisbon that we really liked, was more or less the combination of three desserts that are already on my blog: Almond ice cream (leave out the cherries and crumbled amaretti)… …almond madeleines… … Continue reading Almond Ice Cream, Almond Madeleine, and Orange Curd

4. Dolci (dessert)8 Comments

Fresh Figs Poached in Red Wine or Port

October 14, 2020October 18, 2020 StefanGourmet

Ripe fresh figs, directly from the tree, are one of my favorite fruits. They are so sweet, fragrant, and delicate. Unfortunately the local climate is too cold for that, and so we can only get imported figs that do not … Continue reading Fresh Figs Poached in Red Wine or Port

4. Dolci (dessert), Asian cuisine4 Comments

Mango and Sticky Rice (Kao Niew Mamuang)

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 StefanGourmet

I have never been to Thailand, but I love Thai food (so I should probably go there at some point, if only for the food). Luckily my friend Melvin has been to Thailand many times, so together with Thai bloggers … Continue reading Mango and Sticky Rice (Kao Niew Mamuang)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking6 Comments

Chocolate and Cherry Clafoutis (Clafoutis chocolaté aux cerises)

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 StefanGourmet

Clafoutis is a famous French pie with cherries. You can find my rendition of the classical version here. Since cherries work well with chocolate, I thought there must also be a variation with chocolate. Some googling did indeed confirm that … Continue reading Chocolate and Cherry Clafoutis (Clafoutis chocolaté aux cerises)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking16 Comments

Pear and Walnut Cake (Torta di Pere e Noci)

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 StefanGourmet

Baking seems to be popular when in lockdown, or at least the idea of baking must be, because flour, yeast, and other baking supplies are sold out everywhere. But pears were on sale and I had walnuts that needed to … Continue reading Pear and Walnut Cake (Torta di Pere e Noci)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking6 Comments

Italian Apple and Pumpkin Cake (Torta Monferrina di mele e zucca)

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 StefanGourmet

Stefano of Italian Home Cooking, an Italian chef who lives in the UK, always has great authentic regional Italian recipes. When I saw this very unusual cake from Monferrato in Piemonte on his blog, I decided at once that I … Continue reading Italian Apple and Pumpkin Cake (Torta Monferrina di mele e zucca)

4. Dolci (dessert), Mexican cuisine5 Comments

Chocolate and Vanilla Flan with Pecans (Chocoflan Imposible)

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 StefanGourmet

Elia suggested this recipe from Pati Jinich as the dessert for our Mexican feast. It is called “impossible” chocoflan, because the two batters look like a mess when you put them into the oven, but when the flan comes out, … Continue reading Chocolate and Vanilla Flan with Pecans (Chocoflan Imposible)

4. Dolci (dessert), Mexican cuisine3 Comments

Homemade Dulce de Leche

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 StefanGourmet

Dulce de leche is a sweet preparation with a caramel flavor from Latin America that can be enjoyed on its own or as a sauce. Sweetened milk is cooked slowly until it thickens and darkens in color. In Mexico it … Continue reading Homemade Dulce de Leche

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking4 Comments

Scarpaccia di Viareggio (Zucchini Cake)

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 StefanGourmet

Scarpaccia is a zucchini cake from the northern coast of Tuscany. There are two versions: savory from the town of Camaiore, and sweet from Viareggio. I had already prepared and blogged about the savory version, so now it’s time for … Continue reading Scarpaccia di Viareggio (Zucchini Cake)

4. Dolci (dessert)3 Comments

Strawberries with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar (Insalata di Fragole e Parmigiano)

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 StefanGourmet

This is hardly a recipe, but it is very good and so I wanted to share it with you anyway. In Italy this is called a “salad” of strawberries and parmigiano. To make this work, you will need high quality ingredients: … Continue reading Strawberries with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar (Insalata di Fragole e Parmigiano)

4. Dolci (dessert), Baking3 Comments

Tarte Tatin aux Poires (Pear Tarte Tatin)

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 StefanGourmet

Tarte Tatin is a famous French tart that is often prepared with puff pastry, but the original is made with more of a shortcrust kind of pastry. In this variation I used pears instead of apple, and I used a … Continue reading Tarte Tatin aux Poires (Pear Tarte Tatin)

4. Dolci (dessert)5 Comments

Chocolate Crème Brûlée

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 StefanGourmet

If you like dark chocolate, you will love this dark chocolate crème brûlée. Compared to regular crème brûlée the flavors are hefty and although the chocolate version has the same contrast between the creamy custard and the crispy caramel, there … Continue reading Chocolate Crème Brûlée

1. Antipasti (appetizers), 4. Dolci (dessert)9 Comments

White Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Honey

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 StefanGourmet

Thanks to the warm weather we’ve had lately, Dutch white asparagus are available some weeks earlier than other years. I was shopping for a dinner party and had realized (1) that I wanted to add some more vegetables to the … Continue reading White Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Honey

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)3 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)8 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), Baking14 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), Baking12 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)14 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)12 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

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