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Semlor, or semla (singular), are one of the most traditional pastries of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia. They consist of a cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. In my case, I chose whipped cream and mascarpone, because to my taste, besides having a better texture and body, they are much richer.

The homemade tocino de cielo recipe—this traditional Spanish dessert with over 500 years of history—has many fans and, besides being a perfect dessert to enjoy with the family on Sundays, is also an ideal recipe for using up egg yolks when you have a surplus*.

You might not know that this traditional dessert, Pears in Wine, which you've surely heard about, is an extremely easy recipe to make. Besides being delicious and elegant! Dive into the fascinating tradition of Red Wine Poached Pears!

One of the treats that cannot be missing from any homemade dessert cookbook is the apple tart. Whether in its most classic version with a puff pastry base or baked upside down under the illustrious name Tatin, any preparation that combines a crispy pastry with apples is a guaranteed success. And that is exactly what you will get with this apple tart with caramelized walnuts in croûte.

One of the desserts that takes me back in time and carries me to family celebration Sundays is the tray of assorted profiteroles or choux pastries that, when they took center stage on the table, became a reason for applause. These religieuses filled with pastry cream and chocolate would have been my salvation, because when I had to choose between the whipped cream, truffle, or custard profiteroles, they all seemed delicious to me and it was impossible to choose a favorite.

These charming Italian cookies, known as Cantucci or almond biscotti, are a crunchy delight that has captivated palates for generations. Similar to carquiñolis, their characteristic toasted almond flavor and crunchy texture make them a favorite choice, especially during the Christmas holidays.

In my kitchen, there are certain utensils that become true culinary heroes, and the Dupla Prior pan from Bra is definitely one of them. Beyond its genius for making omelettes, I discovered its incredible ability to transform simple pears into a heavenly dessert (and in just 10 minutes!).

Choux pastry lovers, this recipe is without a doubt for you. I present a creation that, I'm sure, will become part of your recipe collection, Karpatka cake, a famous Polish cake made with choux pastry and vanilla mousseline cream.

Let it be said upfront, before anyone raises their hand, that this tiramisu cake recipe is a version of one of Italy's quintessential desserts, a different way of making and presenting it that, I can assure you, is delicious.

If there’s one thing that makes a holiday traditional in my house, it’s bringing to the table some filled wafer rolls or "neulas", as we always call them at home. We love them! They are never missing from the Christmas and Easter table, and we bring them out after dessert, alongside the turrones or tea cookies, at coffee time. They’re a perfect sweet bite to finish the meal, and they’re very easy to make at home!

Pay close attention, because today's recipe isn't any ordinary cake, but a pure celebration of chocolate pleasure. The lava cake or molten chocolate cake evokes the exquisite chocolate coulant, a superb pâtisserie creation that, when well made, can bring tears of emotion. Today I bring you the step-by-step instructions to make the lava cake.

I bring you a braided bread very traditional in countries like the Czech Republic or Slovakia. Its name is vianočka and it is a soft sweet bread with a delicious hint of vanilla. Its name comes from the word vianoce, which means Christmas, and the braid originally represented baby Jesus wrapped in his little blanket. But nowadays it is not made only at Christmas; it is enjoyed throughout the year.