Chocolate Meringue with Strawberries
What comes to mind when you think Valentine’s Day? I dream of strawberries and chocolate. Strawberries – check, Chocolate – check, Heavenly good - check! Here is my recipe for double-tiered Chocolate...
View ArticleMixed Fruit-White Chocolate Dacquoise
Mixed Fruit-White Chocolate Dacquoise or Dacquoise aux Fruits is a classic French dessert. Crunchy thin layers of hazelnut meringue are sandwiched in between the layers of luscious white chocolate and...
View ArticleLemon Tartlets with Blueberry Compote
Lemon Tartlets with Blueberry Compote To complete our Easter Fete, I served a delectable tangy citrusy Lemon Tartlets with Blueberry Compote. It is a visually vibrant, delightful dessert artfully...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate & Passionfruit Cheesecake
White Chocolate & Passionfruit Cheesecake While this cheesecake is made from basic traditional ingredients there are two special additions that give this particular cake its distinct taste-...
View ArticleSponge Cake with Cream, Fruit & Berries
Sponge Cake with Cream, Fruit & Berries The basic sponge cake gets exotic with fresh berries, succulent figs and baby kiwis. Bake the sponges to a light golden perfection, poke them with skewers...
View ArticleCherry Bakewell Tart
Cherry Bakewell Tart When prepared, the Cherry Bakewell Tart somewhat resembles a French family-style dessert Cherry Clafoutis. Once baked, the sweet succulent cherries sink into the soft heavenly...
View ArticleCherry & Marzipan Cake
Cherry & Marzipan Cake Cherry & Marzipan Cake with orange blossom water and toasted pistachios is a delicious desert for any occasion. It is a smooth and moist confectionery concoction with...
View ArticleFig Tart with Toasted Almonds
Fig Tart with Toasted Almonds The almond-based frangipane mixture is a nutty, sweet filling for a variety of tarts. I like it paired with fresh figs which once baked produce the amber-colored juice and...
View ArticleClassic Tiramisu
Classic Tiramisu Tiramisu is one of my husband’s favorite deserts thus I had a chance to try it quite a few times at various restaurants and different countries. When done well, Tiramisu can be...
View ArticlePear Frangipane Tart
Pear Frangipane Tart This recipe might look somewhat complicated at first but don’t get discouraged, this Pear Frangipane Tart is divine. It requires few extra steps to assemble the tart. Pâte sucrée...
View ArticleBlack Forest Gateau with Cherries
Black Forest Gateau with Cherries I served this extravagant-looking chocolate cherry layered cream cake at my closing of the summer season dinner party in the Hamptons. Cake brushed with Kirsch, a...
View ArticleFarmer Cheese Pancakes with Raisins
Farmer Cheese Pancakes with Raisins On a typical Saturday or Sunday morning you may find me making these delicious farmer cheese pancakes. They’re the ultimate sweet fix on a weekend breakfast or...
View ArticleCoconut Flan
Coconut Flan Coconut flan is the perfect dessert for someone with a sweet tooth. With this dessert’s beautiful presentation; covered in a layer of decadent caramel and smothered with slivered almonds,...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate & Passionfruit Cheesecake
White Chocolate & Passionfruit Cheesecake While this cheesecake is made from basic traditional ingredients there are two special additions that give this particular cake its distinct taste-...
View ArticleSponge Cake with Cream, Fruit & Berries
Sponge Cake with Cream, Fruit & Berries The basic sponge cake gets exotic with fresh berries, succulent figs and baby kiwis. Bake the sponges to a light golden perfection, poke them with skewers...
View ArticleCherry Bakewell Tart
Cherry Bakewell Tart When prepared, the Cherry Bakewell Tart somewhat resembles a French family-style dessert Cherry Clafoutis. Once baked, the sweet succulent cherries sink into the soft heavenly...
View ArticleCherry & Marzipan Cake
Cherry & Marzipan Cake Cherry & Marzipan Cake with orange blossom water and toasted pistachios is a delicious desert for any occasion. It is a smooth and moist confectionery concoction with...
View ArticleFig Tart with Toasted Almonds
Fig Tart with Toasted Almonds The almond-based frangipane mixture is a nutty, sweet filling for a variety of tarts. I like it paired with fresh figs which once baked produce the amber-colored juice and...
View ArticleClassic Tiramisu
Classic Tiramisu Tiramisu is one of my husband’s favorite deserts thus I had a chance to try it quite a few times at various restaurants and different countries. When done well, Tiramisu can be...
View ArticlePear Frangipane Tart
Pear Frangipane Tart This recipe might look somewhat complicated at first but don’t get discouraged, this Pear Frangipane Tart is divine. It requires few extra steps to assemble the tart. Pâte sucrée...
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