Tag: Cocoa

chestnut and cocoa dessert to be enjoyed with the family, a delight for the palate – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

chestnut and cocoa dessert to be enjoyed with the family, a delight for the palate



The choice to present the chestnut and cocoa dessert during the holiday season is driven by the search for dessert options that satisfy demanding palates during a time of year when culinary tradition is particularly appreciated. The chestnutsrooted in the history of winter cuisines, take on a central role in this recipe, accompanied by the addition of cocoa to create a symphony of distinctive flavors. The origins of this Christmas cake can be traced back to the culinary traditions of European regions, offering a combination of earthy sweetness and cocoa intensity. The final result, a contrast between softness and consistency, surprises the palate with an enveloping taste. Therefore, its presence on the holiday table helps create a warm and satisfying atmosphere, adding a note of indulgence after a hearty meal. In addition, the chestnut and cocoa dessert can be cut into individual portions and decorated with a light dusting of cocoa or icing sugar for a final touch of elegance. It can be accompanied by one chocolate sauce or one vanilla cream to further emphasize the flavors. Preparation, resting and cooking times may vary based on the specific recipe, but in general, this dessert requires Attention and accuracy, guaranteeing a soft and homogeneous consistency. Follow our recipe today and enrich the Christmas holidays with flavor. Your chestnut and cocoa dessert will ensure an unparalleled success!



Neros recipe, cocoa biscuits with dark chocolate ganache and pistachios – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Neros recipe, cocoa biscuits with dark chocolate ganache and pistachios


From the menu Christmas of Castel Steinbock, Villandro’s “inn” since 1750, in the heart of theSouth Tyrolhere is the recipe Nerossweets to serve as a pre-dessert or with afternoon tea.

They vaguely resemble lady’s kisses in appearance, but are richer than these: it is about cocoa biscuits which contain one dark chocolate ganachepartly covered with melted milk chocolate and, before this cools down, finish with chopped pistachios.

The recipe is of medium difficulty and requires two hours of preparation time.

Also discover: Dark chocolate cookie, Kisses from Piedmontese ladies.

Christmas Calzoncelli recipe, the fried desserts of Basilicata – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Christmas Calzoncelli recipe, the fried desserts of Basilicata


In the list of regional Christmas sweetswe find i shorts: also called “Christmas pastries”, they are prepared during the holidays throughout the country Basilicataespecially in the province of Salerno, in the Sannio Beneventano area and in Irpinia.

It’s about fried ravioli with sweet filling: the dough is made with flour, egg, lard sugar and is flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, while the filling is prepared with chickpeas And chestnuts passed through a food mill to which melted chocolate, sugar, cocoa, grated lemon zest, chopped mandarin peel and, to taste, some liqueur are added.

The closed ravioli are then fried in peanut oil and served with icing sugar. Try our recipe.

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