Gourmet desserts worthy of the crown
Fall is arriving – ignoring the Summer weather we are still having in Portugal – and to me, this season is synonymous with apple pie. I have already shared my crumble pie recipe here, and I’m also working on a “hidden” apple pie. Today’s recipe is a much more traditional, American style, served with caramel …
Another fresh and quick dessert! I made this lime and yogurt on a scorching hot day a few weeks ago, and I must say I was delighted with the results. My goal here was to come up with a lighter version of the typical lime pie you can find in bakeries. I switched the whipped …
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 …
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 …
Spring is here! Finally, we can say goodby to the dark clouds and welcome the days of sun, the bicicle rides and plenty of flowers. This season always makes me want to bake desserts with tons of fruit, especially beautiful pies. As such, there’s no better way to celebrate Spring’s arrival than with this pear …
In the cold Winter days we are facing now, nothing tastes better than a comforting dessert. This apple crumble pie brings us typical flavors of the season – apple, cinnamon and dry fruits – and goes perfectly with a warm tea or hot chocolate. It can be eaten cold, since it is kept in the …
There are flavor combinations that never fail us. Chocolate and peanut butter, apple and cinnamon, almond and egg cream… As enjoyable as it is to try new things, these familiar tastes have something comforting about them that can’t be replaced. Banoffee is one of those matches – you can’t go wrong with banana and caramel. …