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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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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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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.
