Gourmet desserts worthy of the crown
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I had a lot of fun, and even though I was quite busy with all the preparations, it was worth all the effort. This recipe was actually supposed to come out last week, before Christmas Eve, but I ended up not having time to finish it. But Christmas …
After yesterday’s giant cookie, I felt it made sense to share a quite traditional and typically portuguese recipe. Everyone in Portugal knows the “toucinho do céu”, a type of pudding that doesn’t taste exactly like one – it instead resembles a moist cake from egg yolks, sugar and almond (the 3 main ingredients of portuguese …
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun – only 1 week left (!!!) – and, as you can imagine, I have been testing a ton of recipes. To celebrate this special time, I decided to “save” some of them to post this week. Usually I only share one or two recipes per week, but this …
Finally we arrived in December. Christmas is surely my favorite time of the year – the decorations, the music, the holiday cheer… and of course, the desserts! Although I am also a big of trying sweets from abroad, I must admit traditional portuguese desserts are some of the most diverse and interesting. As such, I …
While I’m not yet sharing Christmas recipes, I leave you with one of the best treats I put together recently. This is a very traditional tiramisu, italian style – ladyfinger biscuits dipped in coffee and layers of mascarpone cream, made with eggs. I add two ingredients that are technically optional, but I feel they add …
Those who know me well also know that I love a big breakfast – or, ideally, a big brunch. The toasts, the eggs, the yogurt with granola, the juices and milkshakes… If I have the chance to start the day with a generous serving of some (or all!!) of these elements, it will be a …
A super creamy cheesecake for a special occasion Today I’m sharing an easy recipe for Basque cheesecake, which has a simply fantastic texture. It turns out incredibly creamy on the inside. And since it’s baked at a high temperature, it forms a beautifully burnt top layer with a caramelized flavor. It’s one of the most …
Happy Halloween! The spookiest night of the year is almost here, and I decided to celebrate with these mini pavlovas, which it turns out are to die for. The flavor of the season is pumpkin, of course. So I chose to fill these pavlovas with my favorite pumpkin and walnut jam. I have tried a …
Carrot cake and brigadeiro is a foolproof matche. This cake is super fluffy and moist, and goes along perfectly with the silky chocolate topping. I baked this cake in a bundt pan and filled the hole in the center with the remaining topping. This way, when you cut the first slice, the brigadeiro flows from …
Here is another cake dedicated to the flavors of Fall, especially apple and cinnamon. It is one of those “comfort cakes” – a fluffy sponge full of apples and soft buttercream with strong hints of cinnamon. And the salted caramel is the cherry on top, bringing a delicious contrast. I have already shared here two …
