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Coconut Tiramisu – Tiramisù al Cocco
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 12 Because Gianni can’t have chocolate and our traditional Italian tiramisu, I’m coming up with different options. I’ve been on a coconut kick lately and decided to try to make a tiramisu incorporating this ingredient and of course we can’t have raw eggs therefore there are none in this recipe. I can’t find roasted coconut flakes; therefore, our first step is to make some. I used 2/3 rd of the coconut to make a lighter roasted coc
Maria Scuor
Dec 24, 20254 min read


Biscoff Chocolate Ice Cream Cake - Torta Gelato al Biscoff e Cioccolato
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 24 - 42 depending on how much people like ice cream 😊 IT'S EASY TO MAKE YOUR OWN ICE CREAM! My kids and grandkids love gelato or Italian ice cream and with the holidays here I decided to make a big ice cream cake full of Biscoff and chocolate. Super simple to make and delicious as a snack or a dessert after dinner. Ingredients 86 whole Biscoff cookies 8 crushed Biscoff cookies 1500 ml whip cream 3 tsp salt 1200 gr condensed milk
Maria Scuor
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Salted Mini Biscoff Cheesecake – Mini Cheesecake Salata al Biscoff
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes 12 mini cheesecakes Mini cheesecakes are always loved by everyone, and I made this one for a special friend who loves cheesecake and can’t get it here in Italy. Simple to make and absolutely delicious. These are best made the day before you need to serve as they will set and absorb all the wonderful flavours. Ingredients 250 gr ground Biscoff cookies 95 gr melted butter 1 tbsp sugar 450 gr softened cream cheese 135 gr Greek yogurt
Maria Scuor
Dec 14, 20253 min read


Citrus Mousse - Mousse Agli Agrumi
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: Four 200 ml jars I just love citrusy desserts any time of year and this lemon and orange mousse is light and perfect as dessert after dinner or served on a dessert table. We make a lemon cream that has to cool for an hour before mixing it with the whip cream and then we put it in little jars that can stay in the fridge until ready to use. Ingredients Zest of 1 lemon – set aside 150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice 150 ml freshly sq
Maria Scuor
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Strawberry Shortcake – Torta di Fragole
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 10 – 16 This is a large cake that is perfect when you have a crowd for dinner. There are many...
Maria Scuor
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Pecan cake – Torta di Noci Pecan
Scorri a basso per I’italiano Makes 1 cake I love pecans and am so thankful I can get them in abundance here in Italy. This dessert...
Maria Scuor
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Biscoff Ice Cream Cake - Torta Gelato ai Biscoff
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 8 – 12 depending on how much people like ice cream 😊 I love Biscoff everything and had to try make something cold with them, therefore decided to make an ice cream cake. Absolutely delicious and super easy to make. Ingredients 1000 ml whip cream 2 tsp salt 800 gr condensed milk 250 gr Biscoff spread 60 Biscoff cookies Directions Line a pan with parchment paper. Here is a great YouTube link on how to do this Place a layer of co
Maria Scuor
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Lemon Cheesecake Jars – Vasetti di Cheesecake al Limone
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes: 12 jars Making no bake individual cheesecakes in a jar is a great way to present them for...
Maria Scuor
Jan 26, 20253 min read


No Bake Cheesecake Jars - Cheesecake Senza Cottura
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes: 12 jars – I made 8 jars and a little pan Making no bake individual cheesecakes in a jar is a...
Maria Scuor
Jan 4, 20253 min read


Pineapple Coconut Turnovers – Sfogliatini di Ananas e Cocco
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 8 - 12 pieces I just love pineapple and puff pastry therefore I had to come up with a recipe...
Maria Scuor
Dec 26, 20243 min read


Pandoro Tiramisu
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 8 The pandoro’s star shape is very easy to cut and geometrically assemble into a spring form...
Maria Scuor
Dec 22, 20243 min read


Biscoff Easy Cake – Facile Torta Biscoff
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 10 – 12 You won’t believe how simple this cake is to make. Just blend the cookies, add baking...
Maria Scuor
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Cherry Biscoff Cake – Torta di Ciliegie e Biscoff
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 12 This yellow base cake with a middle layer of cherry filling and Biscoff cream frosting is...
Maria Scuor
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Carrot Cake - Torta di Carote
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 1 two-layer 9-inch cake I absolutely love carrot cake but not the raisons that most bought...
Maria Scuor
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Lemon Raspberry Tiramisu – Tiramisu Limone e Lampone
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 8 With Gianni not allowed to eat chocolate, this recipe puts a twist on traditional chocolate...
Maria Scuor
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Amarena Cheesecake
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 1 cheesecake We don’t have cherry pie filling in Italy but we do have Amarena (black cherries) in...
Maria Scuor
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Berry Crisp – Croccante Frutti di Bosco
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 6 - 8 This berry crisp served with ice cream is a delicious dessert that everyone will love. ...
Maria Scuor
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Lemon Blueberry Vanilla Cake – Torta di Mirtilli con Limone e Vaniglia
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 1 cake I made this cake for Mother’s Day Brunch but it can be used for any occasion. You can use a...
Maria Scuor
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Cherry Pie Bars – Barrette di Ciliegie
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 12 bars Cherries and cream cheese together are absolutely delicious. Being in Italy, I don’t have...
Maria Scuor
Jul 16, 20244 min read


Cherry Pie Filling - Ripieno Ciliegie per Torte
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 4 cups of filling We don’t have cherry pie filling in Italy therefore I used jarred amarena (black...
Maria Scuor
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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