INGREDIENTS Cake Batter 2 cups of sifted all purpose flour (I like to use Farino Tipo 00 – An Italian Flour, note: you can also use Cake Flour) 2 cups of sugar 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup of dry shredded coconut 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts 5 egg whites (beat until stiff […]
INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 2/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream (35% butterfat) 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions for the Sweet Cream Cake Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored; gradually beat in sugar. Sift together the dry ingredients. Stir in sifted dry ingredients […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 14 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs 16 ounces sour cream 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 8 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions for the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake In a medium bowl, […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 8 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 9 tablespoons sweet butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 tablespoons sweet wine, Vin Santo 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 10 1/2 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 large eggs, […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 1/4 cup whole milk 1 cup milk chocolate chips, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish One 6-ounce prepared graham cracker crust, chilled 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup marshmallow cream Directions for the S’Mores Tart In a small pan over medium heat, warm the milk until […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 6-8 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup almond flour 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons iced water, plus extra, as needed Filling: 2 cups bittersweet […]
INGREDIENTS Yield: 6-8 Crust: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for greasing pan Eight 4 1/2-inch-long plain or almond biscotti cookies, coarsely broken (about 5 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup cherry preserves or jam, such as Bonne Maman Filling: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, such […]
Ingredients Serves : 10 400g (14 oz) caster sugar 200g (7 oz) butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 teaspoons baking powder 750g (1 2/3 lb) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 100ml (4 fl oz) buttermilk 1 dessertspoon vanilla extract 1kg (2 1/4 lb) dried apples, cooked and mashed 400g (14 oz) dark brown soft […]
Ingredients Serves : 10 400g (14 oz) caster sugar 200g (7 oz) butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 teaspoons baking powder 750g (1 2/3 lb) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 100ml (4 fl oz) buttermilk 1 dessertspoon vanilla extract 1kg (2 1/4 lb) dried apples, cooked and mashed 400g (14 oz) dark brown soft […]