Chocoflan. This sweet is as fun to eat as it to make. Being of Latin origin, it was often on my dessert table during the holidays, particularly New Year’s Eve. I remember the expressions of joy on my relatives’ faces as they spotted it amongst the plethora of sweets being served. When it comes to…
Category: ALL THINGS SWEET
Migliaccio – Ricotta and Semolina Cheesecake
Migliaccio is a rustic ricotta and semolina cheesecake that hails from the Italian city of Naples. Made with aromatic notes of vanilla and orange, it is the perfect treat for the chilly months that lie ahead. The use of ricotta makes for a light and fluffy texture distinct from the original cheesecake. And semolina provides…
Apricot, Pistachio, and Olive Oil Biscotti
Biscotti is an Italian word that comes from the medieval Latin word meaning, “twice-baked.” The cookies, or biscuits, are first baked into loaves, cooled, sliced into long pieces, and baked again until crisp and crunchy. They are conveniently shaped for dunking into a hot beverage on a chilly, grey morning. And they are almost always…
Basbousa Bil Joz – Semolina Pastry Stuffed with Walnuts
In Lebanon, there is a rich semolina pastry known as ma’moul mad (a fragrant semolina cookie bar filled with nuts, date paste, or clotted cream.) In other parts of the Levant, a similar concept is called basbousa bil joz (semolina cake stuffed with walnuts.) In Gaza, for example, kunafa ghazawiya or kunafa arabiya is the…
Banana and Dulce de Leche Cake
This dulce de leche and banana cake is an upgraded version of the traditional flavors of banana bread. Dulce de leche, which translates to “milk candy,” is the Latin version of caramel, only milder, creamier, and nuttier. It is bound to make anything paired with it utterly irresistible. So, you can probably imagine a proper…
Lazy Cake Orange and Pistachio Truffles
Lazy cake orange and pistachio truffles. Fragrant, sweet, citrusy, and decadent, these truffles could not be any more characteristic of the winter season. They are also made up of basic cupboard ingredients, to fulfill your chocolate cravings whenever you fancy. INGREDIENTS/ MAKES ABOUT 24 TRUFFLES 7 oz./ 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon unsalted…
Eggless Dark Chocolate Mousse with Date Cream
Fulfill your holiday chocolate cravings with this deliciously simple dark chocolate mousse infused with vanilla bean and espresso and topped with a date caramel cream. It is light in texture, rich, and indulgent. And for those that like extra decadence, this mousse can be easily thickened by adding chocolate and using less cream and sweetened…
Spiced Pumpkin and Almond Cake
If you’ve been watching this space for some time, you may remember this pumpkin, almond, and olive oil cake that I developed a couple of years ago. It was one of my first blog posts and now is one of the most popular recipes on my site. I revisit it several times every fall. To…
Brownie Cheesecake
After a few months of being away, I bring to you a brownie cheesecake intensified with espresso and finished with a rich dark chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnuts. This recipe is a continuation of my flourless olive oil and dark chocolate torte recipe from the archives. The addition of a smooth cheesecake layer is…
M’tabbak – Sweet Cheese Pastries
If you have been to Jerusalem’s old city, you may be familiar with m’tabbak, puffed pastries stuffed with sweet cheese and drenched in syrup. The traditional dough used for this recipe is often thinly rolled, filled with an unsalted goat’s cheese, folded into an envelope, brushed with butter, and baked in a hot oven. My…
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