GoodCiao - Tuscan Recipes,Umbrian Recipes, Italian Recipes and USA Northwestern Recipes

Recipes Embracing the flawors of Tuscany, Umbria and Pacific Northwest

Desserts

Pear Crisps
A moderately complex, delicious dessert. Ingredients: For the crisps: 1/2 cup sugar juice of 1 lemon 1 cup almonds, sliced 1 tablespoon butter, plus extra for brushing For...
Mascarpone Cappuccino
A simple and delicious dessert. Ingredients: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, plus extra for garnish 8 ounces mascarpone 4 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Liquore Strega, divided 1/3 cup sugar, divided...
Chocolate Explosion Cake
A classic recipe that is great for impressing your guests.Ingredients: For the chocolate centers: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon...
Espresso Panna Cotta
simple variation of the classic panna cotta. Ingredients: 2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 packets unflavored gelatin 2 cups confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons brewed...
Date Delight
A simple, delicious dessert that is sure to please both the eyes and the taste buds. Ingredients: 18 dates 1/2 cup mascarpone 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup rum 18 walnut halves Recipes:...
Pastry Cream with Chocolate Mousse
A pleasant combination of chocolate mousse and pastry creamIngredients: For the chocolate mousse: 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon...
Mixed Fruit with Whipped Cream and Mascarpone
An easy dessert with a mixed berry base. Ingredients: 1 egg white 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces mixed berries, plus extra for garnish , 4 ounces currants 9 ounces mascarpone 1/4...
Chocolate Cream Torte
A dessert that is sure to please any chocolate lover. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar plus extra, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, softened,...
Caprese Cake
A classic Neapolitan dessert that is best when served with whipped cream and adusting ofconfectioners' sugar. Ingredients: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated 3/4 cup butter, softened, plus extra for...
Apple and Zabaglione Baskets
A rustic and authentic dessert.Ingredients: For the apples: 4 Renette apples juice of 1 lemon : 1/2 cup Marsala 2 tablespoons golden raisins 2 tablespoons almonds, toasted 2...