Finished plate of chocolate mascarpone treats ready to be served. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 50 g (approx. 1/2 cup)
  • Granulated sugar: 100 g (approx. 1/2 cup)
  • Plain dry cookies or biscuits: 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz), finely crushed
  • Mascarpone cheese: 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz)
  • Shredded coconut: as needed (for coating)
  • Chocolate sprinkles: as needed (optional alternative coating)

Chocolate Mascarpone Coconut Balls

Quick and easy no-bake chocolate truffles made with creamy mascarpone and cocoa, coated in shredded coconut. The perfect bite-sized dessert for…

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Close-up of ingredients inside a flour well for Neapolitan struffoli. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour: 450 g (approx. 3 1/2 cups)
  • Large eggs: 6
  • Granulated sugar: 100 g (approx. 1/2 cup)
  • Unsalted butter: 100 g (approx. 7 tbsp), softened at room temperature
  • Lemon and Orange zest: grated (from 1 each)
  • Grappa or anise liqueur: 2 shot glasses (approx. 1/4 cup)
  • Candied fruit: 200 g (approx. 7 oz), finely diced
  • Liquid honey: as needed for glazing (approx. 1 cup)
  • Olive oil: for frying, as needed
  • Salt: 1 pinch
  • Nonpareil sprinkles: as needed for garnish

Neapolitan Struffoli: The Classic Soft and Golden…

Struffoli are more than just a Christmas dessert; they are the heart of the holidays. These small fried dough balls, glazed…

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Different shaped shortcrust pastry cookies arranged on a baking sheet with parchment paper after baking. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour (00): 300 g (approx. 2 1/2 cups)
  • Unsalted butter: 130 g (approx. 1 stick + 1 tbsp), softened at room temperature for about an hour
  • Granulated sugar: 80 g (approx. 6 tbsp or slightly less than 1/2 cup)
  • Egg: 1 large, whole
  • Egg yolk: 1 large
  • Vanilla baking powder (optional): 1 tsp (Note: if not available, use 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
  • Lemon zest: from 1 organic lemon, yellow part only (to taste)

Shortcrust Pastry Cookies

The ultimate recipe for perfect shortcrust pastry cookies in just 3 steps. Elastic dough with softened butter that holds its shape.

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