3x 400 gr Caprice greek chocolate rolls chocolate rolls chocolate rolls from Greece 1.2 kg + tasting tray 10 ml olive oil from Crete

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Step 5) - Next, using a clean electric whisk, whisk the egg whites and lemon juice to soft peaks. Add ¼ cup of sugar a little at a time whilst continuing to whisk until the eggs form stiff peaks. They should be glossy like meringue (photos 9-12). Torta Caprese is a subtly sweet dessert that's a great way to end a meal. It's a slightly dense and rich cake that won't leave you stuffed. Step 2) - Using an electric whisk, cream the butter with ½ cup of sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (photos 3 & 4).

Ever had cheese that squeaks? One of Cyprus’ biggest imports, this distinctive cheese is well known for its mild, salty taste as well as its rubbery texture. Traditionally, halloumi is made using a mixture of goat and sheep milk to produce a semi-hard pasteurized cheese, which helped sustain Cypriot farmers as a source of protein. Step 4: use the electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks; about 5 minutes. Set aside. You can serve this cake on its own or with a side of berries. Alternatively, you can serve Torta Caprese with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Expert Tips Step 5: pour the cooled chocolate and the almond flour into the bowl with the egg yolks and sugar. Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined. A famous Middle Eastern dessert, baklava is made by layering phyllo dough and crushed nuts, then baking it. The whole dish comes together with a sizzle when it is drenched in honey or sugar syrup, after which it is served as small, bite-sized pieces with some Cypriot coffee or tea as a delicious end of meal treat.Eggs separated - you need to separate the yolks and whites. The whites are whipped up to stiff peaks and folded in at the end before baking. Everything was going for the best but, maybe for a distraction, maybe for the rush to finish or maybe for the agitation, he made a mistake that would cost him dearly his reputation as aclaimed chef: he forgot to add the required flour dose to complete the cake mixture. Pre-heat your oven - pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) as you make the cake batter so it's ready to bake straight away.

In 1920, in a small pastry shop in the Island of Capri, a chef, whose name was Carmine di Fiore, unintentionally created this luscious Neapolitan masterpiece: Torta Caprese. You can trust that this recipe has been tested and perfected! It was even a 2022 Golden Recipe contest winner so you know it's going to be great!Torta Caprese is moist and very soft in the center, covered with a thin crispy crust that melts in your mouth at the first bite. Torta Caprese is an Italian flourless chocolate cake born in the Isle of Capri made with melted dark chocolate and almonds. So he baked the cake without realizing it and, when cooked, with astonishment, the cake turned out a real delicacy: soft in the center and crunchy outside. If you love traditional Italian desserts, don't miss my fan-favorite Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake, Torta Sbrisolona, or this Italian Apple Cake. For another almond flour cake, don't miss this Almond Flour Apple Cake recipe. For a three-ingredient cake, try my Italian Sponge Cake recipe. Why You Need to Make this Recipe The Island of Capri is home to many famous Italian dishes, it's where I had the best Caprese Salad of my life and where I tasted my very first Torta Caprese.

Step 3: separate the eggs and place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in an another. To the bowl of yolks, add the sugar. Use an electric mixer to mix together the sugar and yolks until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes. Prepare your cake tin - grease an 8.5 inch springform cake tin lightly with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper so you can remove the cake with ease. To his amazement, the cake turned out to be not only delicious, but a unique delicacy. Since then it took the name Torta Caprese, becoming the undisputed pride of the island and the entire Amalfi Coast. If you want to decorate your cake with drawings and amaze your guests, you can use the stencils for cake decoration , very beautiful and easy to use.Separate the eggs - carefully separate the egg yolks and white in seperate bowls making sure no yolk gets into the white (the other way round is fine). Torta Caprese (aka Caprese cake) is made with ground almonds instead of flour which gives it a rich, dense and addictively delicious texture it also makes it naturally gluten-free so if you're avoiding gluten this cake is a MUST. Serve this delicious flourless Italian chocolate cake with fresh strawberries, whipped cream or vanilla gelato. How to Store Torta Caprese

Although there are many recipes that call for it, this traditional cake is made exclusively with almond flour or finely ground almonds. The three Americans were 100% satisfied, even to ask for the recipe. Chef Carmine di Fiore continued to prepare the torta caprese even later and it liked a lot. It was a great success! It is said that the chef was alone in his small culinary “kingdom”, surrounded by his tools and ingredients and that he was committed with extreme care in the preparation of an almond cake for three mobsters come to Capri from United States to buy a batch of Al Capone’s spats. Step 1) - Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Once melted, add a pinch of salt to the chocolate and set aside (photos 1 & 2). This recipe seems to have a lot of steps, but they are simple to do and necessary for the best cake texture. To start, grease and line a springform pan with parchment; set aside.Perfect as a gift or as a personal treat, our selection of Greek chocolates is versatile enough for any occasion. From dinner parties to quiet evenings at home, these chocolates add a sweet finishing touch that’s genuinely Greek. Dark chocolate - even if you're not a fan of dark (bittersweet) chocolate you need it in this recipe.