Apricot Flan #2

Instead of using the rich shortcrust pastry that is traditionally used for flans, this recipe uses light and crispy filo pastry. Filo pastry is now available from larger supermarkets. A…

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Hot Raspberry Souffle

Hot fruit souffles are impressive but are really simple to prepare. The secret to making a light souffle is to keep as much air as possible in the beaten egg…

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Lemon Souffle

The secret of making a light and airy souffle lies in the careful whisking of the egg whites. Use a large metal spoon or a spatula for folding them cleanly…

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Mascarpone Cheesecake

Mascarpone cheesecake is a traditional Italian dessert. It's rich, creamy, and made with eggs and cream cheese for a decadent treat.

Pistachio Ice-cream (Gelato Di Pistacchio)

You will need either an ice-cream maker with paddles or a churn for this recipe. Serve with crisp wafers or, to be really authentic, little amoretti biscuits {cookies).

Cinnamon Balls

Tired of the same old Christmas cookies or desserts? Spice things up with these cinnamon balls. They're easy to make and delicious to eat!

Japanese Plombiere

A plombiere is an ice cream mixture containing almonds or chestnuts. It may be frozen in a decorative mould but is more often scooped into balls and piled up to…

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Persian Rose Pudding

This is another delicious rice pudding, eaten by the Jews of Teheran on Shavuot, which they also call the Festival of Roses. Dried rosebuds and rosewater, which are used throughout…

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Plava Cake

This is a traditional Passover spongecake–light, fluffy, and equally good at any time of the year.

Pomegranates and Almonds

This delicious dessert is traditional in North Africa at the Jewish New Year. Rosebuds are available from Middle Eastern stores, as are rosewater or orange-flower water.