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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. And it never […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 |