Riz bi halib or Talia’s favorite rice pudding with semolina.A dessert that feels like a hug, that remind me of my childhood and that is super easy to make with few ingredients. The toppings, although optional, add freshness and cut through the milkiness while the pistachios add crunch. Wish you…
Recipes: Desserts
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Continue ReadingThis recipe combines the traditional crunchy kunafa with the flavors of mastic and creamy semolina, famous in Greek deserts. I loved imagining this recipe in my head then bringing it to life. With T-Fal, the hero is you! @tfal.aeT-Fal pots are crafted from 100% recycled aluminium and a ceramic non-stick…
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Continue ReadingA Greek dessert that is crunchy, sweet and creamy! Yum!Galaktoboureko tastes just like kellej! Saw this recipe on one of my favorite accounts @marys_kouzina and fell in love. I tweaked it a bit, I hope Mary approves! It is super easy to make, just be patient with all the buttered layers.
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Continue ReadingI love desserts that look impressive but that are easy to prepare in advance. These ruby-like poached pears and spiced whipped cream look luscious and taste delicious- just make sure to use Bartlett pears as they are super juicy and they retain their shape while poached.The whipped cream is made…
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Continue ReadingDouble chocolate tart- and a little festive truth:not everything you see is always the full picture!This tart has a cracked crust. It tasted amazing- and with good ingredients, even mistakes can be fixed. I ran back to @spinneysuae, got some festive bits (gingerbread cookies, cherries, berries, loukoum, edible flowers) and decorated…
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Continue ReadingI have been wanting to try the combination of a rich yet light dark chocolate mousse with olive oil but I didn’t know which one to use. When I tasted the extra virgin olive oil from Rafael Salgado @aceitesrafaelsalgado, with its rich, fruity flavor, its perfect balance of velvety and acidic…
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Continue ReadingRice pudding has always been one of all time favorite desserts! Can you imagine my satisfaction when I made it using date paste? I added some Madagascar vanilla from a pod, some orange zest and yummml! It tasted creamy, caramely and sooo good.
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Continue ReadingTo be honest, the is the truest of true crumbles minus the butter, the flour and the sugar. Instead I made it using maple syrup, oat flakes and bran, some almond flour and super ripe and juicy fruits. I got inspired when I found some super ripe peaches peaches in…
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Continue ReadingOnce you try this crème pâtissière légère (or light pastry cream), you’ll understand my obsession with making it. It’s super easy to make and the result is a velvety, custardy whipped cream studded with vanilla specs.For this tart, I used a gluten free ready made shortcrust dough (pâte brisée), half…
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Continue ReadingA delicious dessert inspired by the famous banana pudding and surprisingly it’s super easy to make! And as all of my favorite Ramadan dishes, it can be made ahead of time. I use powdered custard but feel free to use whichever custard you like!