Just by looking at the long list of ingredients, you may think this is a difficult recipe to make. Believe me it’s not! First of all there is no baking involved which makes it the perfect dessert to try even for beginners. It may take a little more time to make but it’s so worth […]
Catalina’s Bachelorette Party
This past weekend hubby and I organized the bachelor & bachelorette parties for our dear friends Catalina and Virgil. They are getting married on May 7th (in Canada… party to be continued in Romania at some future date 🙂 )and we are their godparents. Neither the groom nor the bride-to-be knew anything about what we […]
Bachelorette Party Corset Cake
Here’s the step-by-step recipe for the Corset Cake I made for Catalina’s Bachelorette Party. This cake is DELICIOUS so give it a try even if you want to make just a regular cake. It’s a two-colour sponge cake and the filling and frosting are made with mascarpone cheese and cappuccino. Time: 120 min, Prep: 90 min. […]
Strawberry Crème Fraîche Cheesecake
This is a no-bake Strawberry Crème Fraîche Cheesecake that just makes your mouth water. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and even if you are a beginner cook, you can master this recipe in just a few minutes. Time: 20 min, Prep: 20 min + chilling time Servings: 12-14
Orange Cheesecake Dessert
I love all desserts with a citrus flavour, especially orange flavour. They are so refreshing, light and delicious! I made this orange cheesecake dessert for the first time and my hubby and I really loved it. It’s made with cottage cheese flavoured with fresh orange zest and topped with orange-vanilla pudding. If you prefer, you […]
Lady Fingers Fruit Cake – Tort Diplomat
This Lady Fingers Fruit Cake is extremely easy to make and a very refreshing dessert. I love it because it’s very light, not overly sweet and perfect for any occasion! Also, it’s a no-bake cake that requires just a few ingredients: fresh or canned fruits, whipping cream, some eggs, gelatine and lady fingers. My mom […]
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This weekend was my husband’s birthday. Even though we went out for dinner and didn’t have a party this year, I couldn’t resist making him a cake. Since he’s a chocoholic and also loves strawberries, I’ve decided to make him a Chocolate Strawberry Cake. It was a rich, moist and delicious cake and he loved […]
Chocolate Sponge Cake (Amandine)
Chocolate Sponge Cake, known as ‘Amandine’ in Romania, is a beloved treat filled with either chocolate or almond cream. If you ever find yourself in Romania, keep an eye out for “cofetarie” signs—these sweet shops are everywhere, thanks to the Romanian love for desserts! You’ll discover a delightful selection of locally made sweets, cookies, and […]
Pineapple Cheesecake
First let me tell you the story of the pineapple… we’ve recently started to buy our groceries at St. Lawrence Market and a few days ago, as we were stocking up on groceries after our vacation getaway, we stopped by the main floor of the south market to buy our veggies and fruits. The nice […]
