Tag: #homemadebaking

20250502_211253
Cookerella

Roasted Fig Tart with Mascarpone Cream, Honey and Rosemary

A Little Love Letter to Figs

Let me tell you a little story about figs.

I always thought they were those prune-like, wrinkly things with delusions of grandeur—the kind of fruit you find in ancient myths, romantic poetry, or your great aunt’s enigmatic jam. But then… I made this tart. And now I’m convinced figs are the best thing that can happen to you.

This tart came to life on a sunny Friday afternoon when I should have been doing laundry. Instead, I decided to live my best pastry life.  And so I present to you: The Delicious Fig Tart. Buttery pastry. Luscious cheese cream. And a generous crown of figs that almost convinces you it’s healthy food. It’s simple, it’s sophisticated, and just showy enough to make you feel like the star of your own film.

Read more

20201224_162404
Cookerella

Biscuits Salami with Pistachio and Rum

The Christmas of 2020—right in the heart of the pandemic—brought unexpected joy in the form of a humble dessert: biscuit salami. I gave it a twist, adding crunchy pistachios, a splash of rum, and rich dark chocolate. Somewhere along the way, I had learned to embrace the good things in life, and this little treat became one of them.

Growing up, my mother would prepare the classic version—just cocoa, milk, and biscuits. Simple, comforting, and always a hit in our home. Biscuit salami, or salame di cioccolato, is a traditional Italian no-bake dessert made with crushed biscuits, cocoa, butter, and often nuts or liqueur. Easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for sharing—especially during times when comfort is needed most.
Read more