Gourmet desserts worthy of the crown
If you have been to a mexican restaurnt, you’ve certainly heard of the tres leches cake, or “three milks” in English, a very popular dessert in that country’s cuisine. For those who aren’t aware of it, it is a sponge cake that is dreched with a syrup made with three kinds of milk: condensed, evaporated …
Chocolate and hazelnut are a great match – it is no accident that nutella is such a success. This semifreddo has no nutella in it, but the way it combines these two elements is truly something special. It has two layers of chocolate mousse with a big layer of hazelnut mousse between them, which also …
Another delicious pie to brighten up your weekend! Even though bad weather is currently looming over Portugal, I’m already thinking of the hot summer days that will follow, and this tropical dessert will be perfect to make over and over again. A yummy cookie crust, smooth chocolate ganache bottom and a silky mango-passionfruit cream that …
Another recipe for all the chocoholics! This chocolate pie is simply irresistible. The inspiration was the recipe of the “Mississipi Mud Pie”, which comes from the United States. Its name is due to how its chocolate layers resemble the layers of the ground. Despite its peculiar name, it is a pie rich in contrasting flavors …
Creamy and irresistible Brigadeiros are definitely one of my favorite sweets. These Brazilian chocolate balls are so popular in Portugal and Brazil, and as a result, there are many recipes for them. As such, it can seem tricky to find “the recipe” – the one that never fails and guarantees the best result. Especially because …
This week’s recipe is one of the simplest I have shared yet, but it is definitely worth it – mango and passionfruit panacota. It’s a very charming dessert, with its delicate texture and light taste that brings to mind warm Summer days. I would say it’s ideal when you want to impress your guests at …
This sunday it will be Morther’s Day here in Portugal, and I found it appropriate to celebrate with a special cake. It is inspired by the american recipe of the hummingbird cake, with a portuguese twist. It is a walnut and banana cake, with chopped pineapple bits and spiced with cinnammon. Many different flavors in …
At my household, we all love tiramissu! It’s a simple dessert – layers of mascarpone cream and biscuits dipped in coffee – but it leaves no one indifferent to it. Lotus cookies, in all their cinnammon and caramelized glory, are often served with coffee themselves. As such, it felt natural to combine these biscuits in …
Did you know you can caramelize white chocolate? I recently learned that, when warmed up enough, the sugar inside this chocolate begins to turn into caramel, just like any other kind. The result is a very unique tasting chocolate and as soon as I tried it I knew I had to try to make a …
Today I bring you a classic: lemon meringue pie! It’s one my favorite desserts and it was one of the chosen ones for our Easter lunch. For the crust, I opted for a pâte sablée dough, which is quite airy and crumbles in your mouth. The creamy lemon curd makes a perfect match with the …