This is one of my “signature” desserts. I get requests for it ALL the time. I like to make it because it is quite easy: just 3 or 4 ingredients that can be put together rather quickly. It can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days or frozen for several weeks. [...]
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Strawberry Trifle Originally uploaded by chefrb I love this dessert in the summertime: layers of Italian cream cake filled with pastry cream & fresh-picked strawberries, topped with real whipped cream. Yes, I made everything from scratch!
Strawberry Trifle Originally uploaded by chefrb A friend requested a fancy strawberry shortcake for her birthday with a real cake, not a biscuit-type cake. I decided to make something that I enjoy making AND eating if I am going to put that much work into it! So a trifle [...]
Strawberry Shortcake Originally uploaded by chefrb The way my mom always made it: with a made-from scratch biscuit-type cake (my secret ingredient is a dash of nutmeg–yummy!), fresh-picked strawberries, and vanilla ice cream on top. Very simple, and simply tasty!
Step 5: The finished torte Originally uploaded by chefrb I like to pour a glaze of chocolate ganache over my torte and pipe a ganache border around the bottom. This time, I also added fresh raspberries from my garden for garnish. You could also simply dust the torte lightly with [...]
Step 4: the baked torte Originally uploaded by chefrb Note that the cake has formed a slight crust on the top and has pulled away from the sides of the pan. The best way to tell if it is done is to use a thermometer, though. It should be [...]
Step 3: placing the cake pans in a hot water bath Originally uploaded by chefrb This protects the eggs from curdling and helps the tortes bake more evenly. flourless chocolate torte recipe
Step 2 continued Originally uploaded by chefrb When all of the egg foam has been folded in, the mixture should look completely homogeneous with no visible egg streaks. flourless chocolate torte recipe
Step 2: fold egg foam into melted chocolate & butter mixture Originally uploaded by chefrb flourless chocolate torte recipe
Step 1: whip eggs until double in volume Originally uploaded by chefrb flourless chocolate torte recipe |
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