Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera)- Chocolaty, creamy, smooth, and rich this Chocolate Italian Pastry Cream is the best filling for crostata, pastries, cakes, and more! Easy 15 minute recipe and 100% delicious. Crema pasticcera al ciocolato (aka chocolate creme patissiere) or chocolate Italian pastry cream, is one of the standard and most common ingredients used...
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Italian Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera)
Crema pasticcera, Italian pastry cream, is smooth, rich, and irresistible! Only 6 ingredients and easy to make! It is one of the most common ingredients in Italian pastries, donuts, crostata's, and cakes. You will love this Italian pastry cream recipe. You will also love these cream fillings: Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera)and Best Italian...
Puff Pastry filled with Italian Chocolate Cream
These gorgeous puff pastries filled with chocolate Italian pastry cream are your next fancy dessert that are surprisingly easy to make! The flaky puff pastry and the smooth chocolatey cream filling pair perfectly with berries for a show topping dessert. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and you are ready to bring these to your...
Puff Pastry filled with Italian Cream
These gorgeous puff pastries filled with Italian pastry cream are your next fancy dessert that is also surprisingly very easy to make! The flaky puff pastry and the smooth lemon vanilla cream filling pair perfectly with berries for a show topping dessert. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and you are ready to bring these...
Italian Crumb Cake with Pistachio Cream (Sbriciolata)
Irresistible Italian Crumb Cake with Pistachio Cream. Two layers of buttery cake crumble with a velvety pistachio pastry cream filling! Try this cake with Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream. Or, make the vanilla cream version Italian Cream Crumb Cake. Easy and simple Italian cakes you will love! Soft Italian Chocolate Cake (torta al ciocolato) , Simple Italian Apple Cake...
Traditional Italian Cream Horns (Cannoncini)
Cannoncini (also known as Italian cream horns) are made of crispy buttery puff pastry with a luscious, creamy Italian Pastry Cream filling. You can use chocolate, vanilla, or this pistachio cream filling for these delicious treats. You can also use cannoli filling. Bring a taste of an Italian bakery in your home with this light...
Best Italian Pistachio Cream
Calling all pistachio lovers! This BEST Italian Pistachio Pastry Cream is smooth, decadent, and rich. With a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes time you can enjoy it too! Pistachio Pastry Cream makes a creamy and custardy filling for Traditional Italian Cream Horns (Cannoncini), Puff Pastry filled with Italian Cream, and Italian Crumb Cake with...
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Cream Filling
Incredibly light and soft baked cake donuts dusted with a coating of cinnamon sugar will satisfy your sweet cravings with each scrumptious bite. You can stuff them with creamy and velvety Italian pastry cream, also the chocolate version, or enjoy them plain. These are a delightful treat you will crave and they are surprisingly easy...
Easy Almond Sponge Cake with Italian Cream
Soft Almond Sponge Cake with Italian Pastry Cream and Berries. EASY one bowl almond cake that bakes in 15 minutes! The texture of this cake is light and fluffy with a sweet almond flavor. In Italy we call this type of dessert "crostata morbida" or "soft crust pie". A crostata is an open-faced fruit tart...
Vanilla Cake Roll with Cream and Berries
Delicious and Pretty Dessert! This light, airy cake recipe is perfect for summer! This vanilla roll cake – a light and airy Italian vanilla sponge cake with a hint of lemon filled with freshly whipped cream and berries of your choice- is your next dessert. The Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake Recipe is fluffy & light. If...
Heavenly Angel Food Cake (Strawberries and Cream)
Heavenly Angel Food Cake (Strawberries and Cream). The Best Angel Food Cake- for Real! Angel Food Cake is truly heaven sent. The light, fluffy, white, and tender texture make it easy to eat on repeat. More delicious cakes you will love: Easy Italian Pear Cake (Torta di Pere) and Italian Chocolate Cake (torta al ciocolato)....
Italian Cream Crumb Cake (sbriciolata alla crema)
Irresistible Italian Crumb Cake. Two layers of buttery cake crumble with a velvety pastry cream filling! Try this cake with Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera) or Best Italian Pistachio Cream fillings. Italian crumb cake filled with Italian cream filling topped with a layer of cake crumbs creates the perfect elegant dessert for any occasion!...
Zeppole Recipe (Easy Italian Donuts)
Zeppole Recipe (Easy Italian Donuts) are crispy on the outside, super light, airy, and fluffy inside, and scented with orange zest. These little Italian doughnuts resemble those found in bakery shops all over Italy. This recipe for zeppole is my nonna's recipe straight from Italy! More Italian treats you will love Chiacchiere di Carnevale Recipe...
BEST Italian Pignoli Cookies Recipe (pine nut)
BEST Italian Pignoli Cookies Recipe (pine nut cookies) are soft and chewy almond-based cookies rolled in pine nuts and baked until golden brown, creating a perfectly crisp exterior. A specialty of Southern Italy, these are the best pignoli cookies! Only 4 main ingredients and 20 minutes to make. If you love Italian cookies, try these recipes: Soft AMARETTI...
Traditional Panettone Recipe (Italian Christmas Cake)
Traditional Panettone Recipe (Italian Christmas Cake) consists of a tender lemon and orange-scented sweet dough studded with candied fruit and raisins. You will want to devour this buttery bread for every special occasion! This detailed post with step-by-step photos makes this panettone recipe achievable. This traditional panettone recipe comes straight from Italy! This classic recipe...
Traditional Italian Christmas Food in Italy (40+ Recipes)
Traditional Italian Christmas Food in Italy (40+ Recipes). From appetizers to the Feast of the Seven Fishes and Italian Christmas desserts, you will taste Italian Christmas foods in this post! Make these recipes this season and enjoy learning about the culinary traditions of an Italian Christmas meal. Search for more Classic Italian Recipes. Italian Christmas...
How to Make Italian Pistachio Gelato (Recipe)
Have you ever wondered how to make Italian pistachio gelato? Here is an authentic step by step recipe for you! Learn how to make homemade Italian pistachio gelato and transport yourself to the streets of Italy! Treat yourself to pistachio gelato with my favorite Italian Ladyfinger Cookies (savoiardi)! Cookie and gelato heaven! Or, pair pistachio...
Italian Sweet Braided Easter Bread Recipe
Italian Sweet Braided Easter Bread - festive and delicious braided brioche bread served for Easter. Beautifully decorated with colorful eggs, sprinkles, and a sweet glaze to stand as the centerpiece of your Easter table. If you are looking for a traditional Italian Easter holiday sweet bread you've come to the right place! More Italian bread...
Warm White Bean Salad Arugula Mozzarella (Video)
Easy, healthy, and filling this warm white bean salad made with sweet tomatoes, arugula, and baby mozzarella is you next weeknight meal or weekend lunch with homemade bread. It also makes a perfect side dish to any meal. Ready in 15 minutes! Why I love this recipe This time of year I crave healthy foods...
BEST Authentic Swedish Pancake Recipe
The BEST Authentic Swedish Pancake Recipe! They are made from a thin, egg-rich batter that's cooked in a skillet to produce soft and tender cakes with the perfect crispy edges. Only 4 simple ingredients and 15 minutes. Swedish pancakes are the perfect vehicle to serve as a bed for your favorite toppings. You can even top them...
Best Crunchy Homemade Granola with Nuts (Marcella's)
You will love this homemade granola recipe. It's easy to make, healthy, delicious, and it will make your kitchen smell amazing! Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or give as a neighbor gift. This recipe comes from my sweet 80 year old friend, Marcella. After Marcella gifted me a bag of this amazing granola...
Sunday Story: One Thought Starts The Future
Happy New Year CBE family. This Sunday Story is a snip bit about how my food and recipes website (cucinabyelena) started. I am grateful for all of you in this space. Thank you for joining me on this journey of recipes, traditions, stories, and sharing love though cooking and baking. Summer 2020- Loneliness During the...
Classic Italian Almond Biscotti Recipe (Cantucci)
This Classic Italian Almond Biscotti Recipe (Cantucci) is a blank canvas to create a variety of different biscotti flavors. Read all the tips to master this classic and simple Italian biscotti recipe. Crunchy and sweet biscotti are a lovely treat to dunk into Authentic Thick Italian Hot Chocolate. You will love this Italian family recipe...
Orange and Fennel Salad Recipe (Italian)
Orange and Fennel Salad Recipe. This Italian fennel, orange, and pomegranate salad with hazelnuts will brighten your table this winter season! Serve as a side with Prime Rib Roast Recipe and Red Skin Mashed Potatoes. More fresh salad recipes: Arugula, Apple, and Pistachio Salad in Parmigiano Cups, Italian Salad Pears, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola, Prosciutto Melon...
NEW CUCINABYELENA (CBE) PRODUCTS ARE HERE!
My dear CBE family, I am thrilled to announce my new products! These custom, handmade, high-end, one of a kind wood products are locally made in S.L.C, Utah from 100% U.S.A walnut and cherry wood. We hope you love them and I can't wait for you to use them in your cucina (kitchen)! After months...
Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Almond Vanilla Glaze
Looking for a last minute dessert that will be a showstopper? Incredibly moist and tender this tried and true Poppy Seed Cake with orange almond and vanilla glaze is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert menu! Did I mention- it is a one bowl cake? Easy and delicious. Win! Win! This cake looks and tastes fancy...
St. Lucia Buns (Sweet Saffron and Almond Filling)
St. Lucia Buns (Sweet Saffron and Almond Filling) - delicious soft saffron-hued sweet buns are a staple of the Swedish tradition of St. Lucia's Day (Dec.13th), a winter-solstice celebration. More delicious sweet bread recipes: Sweet Focaccia with Raspberries and Balsamic Glaze, Brioche Bread Recipe (Italian Style), and Sweet Braided Easter Bread. St. Lucia Rolls (Sweet...
Authentic Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
Authentic Thick Italian Hot Chocolate- Dense, decadent, and creamy, nothing says winter in Italy like a rich cup of "cioccolata calda" – hot chocolate. You will feel like you are in an Italian cafe as you sip this glorious drink. Grab a cup and cozy up by the fire on a cold winter day! If you like...
Soft Amaretti Cookies (Italian Recipe)
Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies (Italian Recipe)- a soft and chewy cookie with a touch of lemon zest. These cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious! You will love this original recipe for these soft Italian bakery-style amaretti cookies! The perfect recipe for leftover egg whites from Italian Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera) or Italian Pastry...
Tried and True Best Cheesecake Recipe
Surprisingly light and creamy with a sweet cinnamon graham cracker crust, this cheesecake will be your most loved cheesecake recipe! This recipe includes all the tips to get your cheesecake looking and tasting amazing. This award winning cheesecake recipe is surprisingly light and creamy and not too dense or too sweet. It's luxurious, velvety, and always...
BEST Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Recipe
Holy Cannoli! This is the BEST Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Recipe! It comes straight from Sicilia, Italy, from my friend Lili. See the step-by-step photos of the entire process! This is a special recipe loved by everyone in our family. I know you will love it too! If you love authentic Italian desserts, you will also...
Italian Chocolate Cake (torta al ciocolato)
Best Italian Chocolate Cake Recipe. Soft and Rich! Easy to make. This soft Italian chocolate cake is not too sweet and decadent with a deep chocolate flavor. The best part? It is an easy one bowl recipe, win-win! Enjoy it for breakfast, snack, or add whipped cream and berries and serve it for dessert. You...
Italian Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola
Italian Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola- This salad encompasses the perfect fall/winter flavors with the sweetness of pear and the tangy, sharpness of gorgonzola, and comforting flavors of the orange honey mustard vinaigrette – a classic Italian pairing. Why I love this salad I love salads all year around! The best part about salads...
Sunday Story: American Roads Lead Home
American Roads My story of gratitude for living in the United States of America. The sacrifice that immigrants, such as my parents and I, made to gain the freedoms and opportunities that come from living in America. We are torn between two countries and grateful all the same. I hope you enjoy this piece of...
Kefir Honey Panna Cotta Italian Recipe (Easy)
Smooth and Silky Italian Panna Cotta with Lifeway Kefir! Authentic Italian Panna Cotta recipe using Kefir! Yes, kefir panna cotta! Not only is this recipe silky smooth and irresistible- it is high in protein and easy to digest. This is the perfect excuse to make this sweet and healthy treat that the entire family with...
BEST Zucchini Muffins Cinnamon Sugar
Zucchini! I love them in every way. These extra cinnamon-y and vanilla zucchini muffins are top on my list of sweet zucchini recipes. If you have some extra garden zucchini here is an easy one bowl recipe for you! You will love the sweet vanilla cinnamon taste of these muffins that are packed full of...
Easy Italian Crostata Recipe (Jam filled Tart)
Easy Italian Crostata is a classic dessert made with a shortbread cookie-like pastry crust (pasta frolla) and filled with any fruit jam or preserve of your preference. More classic Italian desserts to try Traditional Panettone Recipe (Italian Christmas Cake), Authentic Struffoli Recipe (Italian Honey Balls), and Chiacchiere di Carnevale Recipe (Italian Fried Pastries). Easy Italian...
Best Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
The Best Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust featuring a super easy shortbread crust and thick layer of delicious lemon filling. Eating feels like a burst of bright sunshine in your mouth. This recipe has the perfect combination of buttery, tart, and sweet! They are the perfect sweet treat to bring to your next event or gathering!...
35 BEST Italian Summer Recipes
These 35 BEST Italian Summer Recipes are perfect for hot summer nights! Each recipe is quick, delicious, and filled with fresh ingredients. It is officially summer this week! The temperatures are blazing, and I'm ready for light and quick meals. What about you? Start with this easy Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Garlic and Herbs (Easy). 35 Italian Summer...
Best Italian Crumb Cake with Jam Filling
The Best Italian Crumb Cake with Jam Filling is easy to make. It is perfectly sweet and satisfying. Here are other variations of this dessert: Italian Cream Crumb Cake (sbriciolata alla crema) and Italian Crumb Cake with Pistachio filling. Best Italian Crumb Cake with Jam Filling The soft butter crumble and sweet sticky jam filling...