My grandmother was a powerhouse when it came to baking cakes and desserts. She left behind a wonderful recipe that will allow you to delight your palate with a delicious apple cake. Let me know how you like it! SERVINGS:4 INGREDIENTS: 300 grams (2.4 cups/ 2 3/8 cups) […]
Italian Cakes & Dessert Recipes
GREAT-GRANDMA’S ITALIAN RICOTTA TART (CROSTATA DI RICOTTA)
0 commentsThis recipe is a specialty of my great-grandmother. It is a classic ricotta tart (CROSTATA DI RICOTTA). My great-grandmother bequeathed this fantastic recipe, which I am reproposing for all of you. Let me know if you like it!!! SERVINGS:6 INGREDIENTS: For The Pasta Frolla (pie pastry): 2 […]
“GONE WITH THE WIND” CREAM PUFFS (BIGNE’ VIA COL VENTO)
0 commentsVia col Vento cream puffs are pastries that originated on 1989 in the Colmayer pastry shop located in Naples near Charles III Square. The recipe originally called for a simple decoration with sugar sprinkles; today in pastry shop windows you can find them filled in many flavors: pistachio, Nutella, […]
ITALIAN GRANDMA’S SOFT RICOTTA CAKE
0 commentsCARTELLATE: APULIAN CHRISTMAS CRUMBLY AND CRISPY SWEETS with FIGS GRAPE
0 commentsApulian Christmas cuisine boasts a number of tasty recipes ranging from savory to sweet, bringing to the table and to festively decorated homes all the flavor of traditions. Among traditional Apulian desserts, an honorable mention goes to cartellate, also called carteddàte in the Bari dialect. Cartellate al vincotto are crumbly […]
SFOGLIATELLE SANTA ROSA
0 commentsHave you ever wondered how this wonderful “Sweet or Dolce” is made? Video Recipe: The sfogliatelle Santa Rosa was created in the monastery of Santa Rosa in Conca dei Marini in the province of Salerno, Italy, in the 17th century. Pasquale Pintauro, a pastry chef […]
ITALIAN LIMONCELLO CREAM HORNS (CANNONCINI AL LIMONCELLO)
0 commentsPuff pastry cannoncini with limoncello cream are typical Italian mignon pastries, which cannot miss in a tray of pastries. Cannoncini alla crema are delicious puff pastry cannoli filled with delicious custard, ideal to serve at the end of a meal or accompanied by tea or coffee. Making them is really […]
CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS (BIGNE’ AL CIOCCOLATO)
1 commentChocolate cream puffs are mouth-watering treats perfect for an evening treat or as a dessert to offer at dinners or lunches with friends. Chocolate cream puffs are made with a batter that will be divided into spoonfuls and baked in the oven, separately you will prepare the chocolate cream […]
PANFORTE: A FAMOUS & DELICIOUS ITALIAN CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
1 commentPanforte di Siena IGP is a traditional Sienese cake made with dried and candied fruit, honey and spices, which can be white, covered with powdered sugar, or black, covered with spices. Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces (3 cups) blanched whole almonds 9 ounces (1 3/4 cups) whole […]
Zeppole di San Giuseppe- VIDEO RECIPE-
0 commentsZeppole di San Giuseppe are the sweet symbol of the Feast of St. Joseph, or Father’s Day. A delicious dessert, typical of the Campania tradition, which on March 19, is very popular in the pastry shops throughout Naples but is prepared throughout Italy, where each region has its own version! […]