The galaktoboureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο) is a traditional Greek dessert. It is made with phyllo, also known as filo or fillo dough, which is filled with a custard of semolina flavored with citron. It is served with a sugar syrup. Ingredients Pastry…
Ingredients Crust 1¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs ¼ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup butter, melted Filling ½ cup butter 6 squares (6 ounces / 180 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 eggs ⅔ cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla…
Ingredients Crust 8 oz (225 g) plain flour 4 oz (110 g) margarine 2 oz (55 g) lard 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp cold water Filling 1 lb (500 g) apples, sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 oz (28 g)…
ANZAC biscuits have long had an association with the Australia/New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops sent to Gallipoli during WWI. The biscuit appears to be a variant of the Scottish oat cake, said to be from the Scottish-influenced city of…
Apple strudel is said to be a famous Viennese dish. When the Turks occupied Hungary, they introduced strudel-like pastries to Hungarians. Thanks to the high percentage of gluten in the Hungarian wheat flour, strudel became quite popular in Hungary. From…
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American and Canadian holiday dessert. It consists of a pumpkin-based custard baked in a single pie shell. The pie is traditionally served with whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk, scalded 2 cups (450…
A rich chocolate cake recipe. Ingredients Cake 2 cups (470 ml) white sugar 1 ¾ cup (415 ml) flour 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) baking cocoa powder 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) baking…
Lapis legit (Dutch: spekkoek) is a spice-flavored multilayered cake. A legacy of Dutch occupation in Indonesia, the cake is enjoyed during Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas celebrations. In the Netherlands, the sliced cake is served as dessert in Rijsttafel (Indonesian rice…
Tiramisù means “cheer me up” in Italian and aptly describes this dessert traditionally made from savoiardi or ladyfingers or sponge cake, espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, egg whites, yolk and sugar. The biscuits are sprinkled with strong coffee, and then embedded…
This is a traditional American recipe for a 1-2-3-4 cake, a simple form of yellow cake. The name comes from the volumetric ratio of butter to sugar, flour, and eggs. Ingredients 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) butter 1…
Sylheti handesh, also known as Guror handesh in the Sylhet region, is a delightful sweet and puffy deep-fried pitha that can also be enjoyed as a snack. This traditional delicacy is deeply rooted in Sylheti culture and is especially popular…
Kulfi or qulfi is a popular Indian frozen dessert similar to ice cream but denser and creamier. Ingredients 4 cups milk 8 tsp sugar ½ tsp ground green cardamom seeds 1 tbsp pistachios, thinly sliced 1 tbsp almonds, thinly sliced…