Tiramisu is not something I make too often, but when I do, I put some distance between the traditional recipe and me. I don’t have an explanation for it – it just happens. Given the fact that traditional tiramisu contains coffee and this one does not, a question arises – is it still tiramisu or…
Mascarpone
{Infiniment Vanille Tartlets} – Mini tarte cu vanilie
Following my last post focusing on vanilla, here comes what I believe to be one of the best tartlette recipes I have ever made and tasted! I’m not even sure what makes these infiniment vanille tartlets so delighful: maybe it’s the creamiest texture ever or the intense vanilla flavor or perhaps the vanilla studded filling…
{Hummingbird Cake} – Tort Hummingbird
My attention lately has shifted from cakes and recipes to actual techniques. I strongly believe that learning the basics and understanding a recipe is far more important than the final result. So my baking has lately turned into experimenting, learning, trying out ingredients and interesting mix of flavors. And oh boy, it is fun! My…
{Caramel Coffee Entremet} – Entremet Caramel si Cafea
This past month has been incredibly busy with classes (you can check out pictures here and here), but here I am finally able to catch up on posting recipes. It’s so refreshing to be able to seat at my desk again and write a post, answer comments and just enjoy this world of blogging at its…
{Gateau au Chocolat} – Cyril Lignac
I’m not always up for exquisite, complex, layered entremets, although I do love a challenge. But my sweet tooth is restless and I’m always looking for recipes that are interesting and defy the techniques I already know. And this is exactly what happened with this cake. I knew from the very first glance on the…
{Raspberry Mascarpone Choux a la Creme} – Choux cu mascarpone si zmeura
Derulati in jos pentru limba romana! In my latest post, we took a dive right into choux pastry and tips and tricks on making choux and eclairs. It was a rather informational post, one aimed to introduce you to the world of choux pastry and its endless possibilities. So I thought it was maybe time to actually…
Tiramisu Entremet
Italy, coffee and mascarpone cheese go hand in hand – that’s always my first thought whenever I think of Italian cuisine and culture. I’m not a huge coffee lover though, I don’t drink it unless I’m in immediate need of an energy boost, but I love its aroma early in the morning and its flavor…
{Pistachio Rose Cake} – Tort cu fistic si trandafiri
This pistachio rose cake brings a delicate Middle Eastern flavor to your table. Pistachio, rose water and a touch of cardamom are the main flavors of the sponge while the frosting, using mascarpone as a base, is rich, but at the same time delicate due to the addition of rose water and vanilla. Truth to be told,…
