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Pink Grapefruit and Cinnamon Cheesecake
Unusual combinations in this no-bake Pink Grapefruit and Cinnamon Cheesecake. The inspiration came from a book I recently purchased: “Flavor Thesaurus” by Niki Segnit. It is not a recipe book....
Babà in the Jar
This must be the most silly translation ever, but I haven’t come up with anything better. First thing first, let’s talk about the babà. The babà is a typical dessert...
Chocolate Ricotta Roll Cake
I developed this recipe with a famous chocolate and hazelnut spread. I want to emphasize that I am in no way connected to this product and this is not an...
Neapolitan Migliaccio
This Neapolitan migliaccio recipe is the first recipe that I write in English from scratch. Lockdown for COVID-19 in Italy has just ended, although with many restrictions. During this period...
Diplomat Cream and Cherries Tart
I wanted to try a sponge cake (Pan di Spagna) with cherries in syrup inside. I opted for a shortcrust shell with a modern look. Inside I would put the...
Chocolate Financiers
Chocolate Financiers made in an unsual and hopefully easier version. I used unsweetened cocoa powder in place of dark chocolate. And baking soda in place of baking powder for cakes....
Pineapple and Sage Cheesecake
“You cannot discover a new land if you are not ready not to see the mainland for a very long time.” (proverb) Not the usual SEO oriented incipit and not...
Plum Pithiviers
Plum Pithiviers, delicious and unexpected. Found by chance, I was impressed by its look which was rustic and elegant at the same time. Gotta say the French are always one...
Apricot Sweet Flatbread
Modern pastry making fascinates me but nothing beats the smell of a traditional freshly baked cake. Sometimes I am amazed how much certain scents can take you back in time....
Torta della Nonna
Probably the interwebz didn’t need yet another Torta della Nonna recipe. But I love custard cream so much and this is one of my favorite cakes. I wanted to have...
Low Carb
Low Carb Chocolate and Coconut Bars
Low Carb Chocolate and Coconut Bars are made with a coconut crumble, mascarpone and ricotta cream, and dark chocolate glaze. January is the month of good intentions. Many people embark...
Yogurt Keto Ice Cream
Yogurt Keto Ice Cream is the closest thing to a proper gelato. I know, there is no such a thing as sugar-free gelato. Not only for the taste but because...
Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake
Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake sugar free and without biscuits. In fact it is also gluten free as the crust is made with almond flour. A friend of our is expecting...
Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta
Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta is a heavenly dessert for people who follow a low carb or ketogenic diet. This low carb pana cotta is also easy to make and can...
Hi I’m Marco,
runner, jack-of-all-trades and pastry enthusiast from Florence, Italy. Apart from running I love making cakes and other pastries, and make my friends and family happy. This is the space where I can let my creativity loose, without taking myself too seriously.
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Ciao sono Marco,
runner, tuttofare, scappato di casa e appassionato di pasticceria. Oltre a correre amo fare dolci e rendere felici le persone che mi stanno vicine. Questo è lo spazio dove posso dare sfogo alla mia creatività senza prendermi troppo sul serio.
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