Torta della nonna, literally “grandmother’s cake,” is a rustic tart made from two simple Italian classics: pasta frolla and crema pasticcera. Lemony pastry cream is sandwiched
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Almond Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
These French macarons are flavored with slightly bitter almond and filled with a rich dark chocolate ganache. They have a crisp exterior that shatters into a soft, chewy interior. While macarons are usually a tea-side treat, the chocolate almond flavor begs for a cup of coffee.
Bossche Bollen: Dutch Profiteroles
Bossche Bollen are essentially giant Dutch profiteroles filled with sweetened whipped cream and covered in a rich chocolate glaze. While they originate from Den Bosch, you
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Far Breton
Far Breton, or far aux pruneaux, is a rich, French custard studded with brandy soaked prunes. A traditional comfort during cold weather, it’s a natural companion
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Boterkoek: Dutch Butter Cake
Boterkoek, or Dutch butter cake, is a toothsome snacking cake and classic of Dutch cuisine. With almost as much butter as flour, Dutch butter cake is
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Kakaós Csiga: Hungarian Chocolate Rolls
Kakaós csiga are chocolate rolls often served for breakfast in Hungary. Traditionally made with laminated blundell pastry, these Hungarian chocolate rolls have crisp edges and soft,
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Sablés Bretons: French Butter Cookies
Sablés Bretons are French butter cookies from the region of Brittany. They’re crisp-crumbly and very buttery, similar to shortbread. Sablé means “sand” in French, and the
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