Do you like both strawberries and moscato wine? This is the dessert for you – fresh, fragrant and light too. The addition of creamy ricotta (a light cheese) makes the perfect combination. If you prefer a richer version you can substitute ricotta with mascarpone cheese. This is an elegant dessert that tastes like ricotta and…
Fragole Ricoperte di Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Strawberries)
This is one of the best desserts for chocolate lovers who want to enjoy the intense flavor of chocolate in a light dessert. This is one of my favorites! Did you know that strawberries and chocolate, when enjoyed with a glass of champagne, is one of the most aphrodisiac combinations around? It is a perfect…
Gelato alla Fragola (Strawberry Ice Cream)
Some say that strawberry ice cream is the most popular of fruit-flavored ice creams: fresh, flavorful and a perfect food to make desserts delicious and colorful. The main ingredient can be fresh cream only, or a blend of cream and yogurt, which is certainly lighter. The use of fresh strawberries makes your gelato tastier and…
Confettura di Fragole (Strawberry Jam)
Italian markets are now brimming with colorful and tasty strawberries, the symbol of spring and… la fragranza per eccellenza! Strawberries are an ancient fruit; the Greeks and Romans enjoyed them because of their sweet smell and aroma. Actually, strawberries are a false fruit, they are the fleshy receptacle containing the real fruit, ie the yellow…
Torta di Fragole (Strawberry Tart)
This delicious and fresh strawberry tart is prepared with an almond-flavored dough (pasta frolla), filled with custard and then decorated with fresh strawberries for a tasty and colorful touch. It is a mouth-watering dessert to serve on a special occasion such as the Mother’s Day! But this is a classic for any other occasion too,…