Brownie

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One of the most famous American cakes, whose name comes from its brown color. Simple to prepare, made of flour, eggs, fat, dark chocolate and vanilla extract.

Cinnamon

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A very popular spice. It comes in the form of a powder or in the form of thin cinnamon bark rolls. Added to cakes, desserts and beverages, it enriches them with its sweet and spicy taste. Very aromatic.

Choux

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A pastry made from pate a choux. Also known as a cream puff pastry. 

Flood icing

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To top with thinned royal icing. Piped onto cakes and cookies to create a sugar design that dries.

Egg Wash

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To make an egg wash, mix a whole egg or egg white with a small amount of water or milk to brush over dough before baking. This creates a glossy baked surface and enhances the texture. 

Dust

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To lightly sprinkle the surface with sugar, flour or crumbs. This technique is also used for sprinkling flour on a surface for rolling out and shaping dough.

Cassata

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A traditional Sicilian torte comprising sponge cake soaked with cherry liqueur and a mass made ??of ricotta cheese filled with candied fruit and dark chocolate.

Halva

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A confectionery product originating from India. It is very popular in Turkey, Russia and the Balkan countries. It consists of caramel and crushed oilseeds. It comes in many varieties, among which the most popular are: sesame halva, nut halva and sunflower halva.

Creme Brulee

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One of the most popular desserts in the world. It comes from French cuisine. It is made of milk, vanilla, eggs, cream and sugar. The mixed ingredients are poured into small cups and allowed to solidify. The cooled cream is sprinkled with a layer of sugar, which is caramelized in an oven or with a … Read more

Vanilla sugar

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Substance obtained by saturation of sugar with a vanilla aroma or its artificial equivalent (vanillin). Usually, in the form of crystals. Used in the preparation of cakes and desserts.

Caramelisation

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Occurs at 149ºC and is the heating of sugar until it’s brown. There is also a characteristic flavour that develops. 

Chill

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To cool a dessert in the fridge but not freeze it.