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Laura

Mar 27, 20221 min read

Simple Apple Cake

A simple, rustic apple cake that anyone can make. Can be served as it is or with sabayon sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Goes down...

Laura

Jan 23, 20222 min read

Madeleines with Lemon Curd and Raspberries

A recipe by Rachel Khoo. I tried a number of Madeleines recipes over the years, but for me this is the best. Best served warm, within an...

Laura

Jul 20, 20212 min read

THIN PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

I absolutely love these crispy, thin biscotti. They are so easy to make and keep for many days, if stored in a tight container. They can...

Laura

Jul 12, 20211 min read

PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Another easy dessert that can be prepared in advance. Great with raspberries or strawberries and also with caramel. Ingredients (Serves...

Laura

Jul 9, 20211 min read

CREME PATISSIERE

So rich and creamy, can be used to fill so many cakes and desserts or just eaten as it is! Ingredients Whole milk 500g Half vanilla pod...

Laura

Jul 5, 20211 min read

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Such an easy an inexpensive, yet delicious recipe. Very easy to put together a few hours before your guests arrive (or just for yourself...

Laura

Jun 27, 20212 min read

PASTRY HORNS WITH CREME PATISSIERE

If you invite Italians for lunch or dinner, rest assured they'll love these creme patissiere pastry horns! Also this is another dessert...

Laura

Jun 6, 20212 min read

NO BAKE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

This is a stunning cheesecake that will surely impress your guests. I use a lot of cheese and cream for this recipe, because I like the...

Laura

May 15, 20212 min read

STRAWBERRY TART WITH CREME PATISSIERE

A beautiful strawberry and creme patisserie tart. I made this for a special friend for her special birthday... Happy Birthday Romina....