Biscotti

BISCOTTI WITH RAISINS AND NUTS Biscotti  known also as cantucci ([kanˈare Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo. In Greece they are called Paximadia and they are very popular.  Originally they were made with wholemeal flour.  Nuts and raisins were added later. Ingredients : 2 eggs 160 g sugar (¾ cup + 1 ...

Melomakarono Cheesecake

Melomakarono Cheesecake is a light and refreshing dessert featuring three layers of goodness- a syrupy melomakarona base, a creamy cheesecake cream and top off it a layer of fresh whipped cream with walnuts. Ingredients: 10 melomakarona with their syrup , crumbled 1/2 cup walnuts 450g cream cheese softened to room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar (150g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ...

Basque Cheesecake

What Is Basque Cheesecake? Unlike classic New York cheesecake, Burnt Basque cheesecake isn't smooth or dense; instead, the dessert—baked at a high temperature—is light and scorched and caramelized on the top with a rich, gooey interior. Although the name makes it sound like it has a long history, Basque Cheesecake was created in 1990 by chef Santiago ...

Galaktompoureko without phyllo

Galaktompoureko without phyllo, easy, incredibly tasty, you don't stop at one piece. Ingredients : *1 1/2 liters of fresh whole milk *270 gr.  sugar *150 gr.  fine semolina *5 medium eggs *orange zest *2 tsp vanilla extract *150 gr.  butter Directions : In a bowl, put the eggs together with the semolina and mix them very well with a whisk. ...