Desserts
Biscuit Cake
A no-bake biscuit cake with layers of vanilla pudding and soft white cheese under a bittersweet chocolate ganache, set in the fridge.
Almond Cream and Caramelized Apple Tart Draft
A shortcrust tart with apples caramelized in butter and vanilla under a layer of almond cream, which I like to serve with vanilla ice cream.
Almost-Brioche Buns with Chocolate Filling Draft
Soft, rich yeast buns, almost a brioche, that I fill with dark chocolate ganache and bake in individual pans.
Foolproof Sufganiyot Draft
My Hanukkah sufganiyot, from a rich yeast dough with butter and egg yolks, fried golden and filled with whatever I like.
Apple Puff Pastry Galettes Draft
Sugared puff pastry strips topped with a tight row of thin apple slices, butter and brown sugar, baked until golden and served warm.
Apple Pie Draft
A Granny Smith apple pie with cinnamon, apricot jam and a lattice of butter-dough strips on top.
Apple Strudel in Phyllo Dough Draft
An apple strudel with Calvados-soaked raisins and walnuts rolled in buttered phyllo, which I serve warm with powdered sugar.
Belgian Waffles Draft
My Belgian waffles, a simple one-bowl batter that rests five minutes and goes straight into the waffle iron.
Chocolate-Dipped Berry Ice Pops Draft
Berry and cream ice pops that I blend, freeze and dip in a bittersweet or white chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Cream Icebox Cake Draft
A no-bake icebox cake of milk-dipped tea biscuits layered with a three-chocolate cream, finished with a dark chocolate glaze.
Black and White Mousse Draft
A layered mousse of dark and white chocolate with whipped cream on top, which I serve in a clear dish so the layers show.
Black Forest Dessert Cups Draft
Black Forest dessert in cups, with a cherry jelly layer, dark chocolate cream and whipped cream on top. I make it ahead, since it needs a few hours to set in the fridge.
Blueberry Tart Draft
A blueberry tart on shortcrust, with a thin layer of raspberry jam under the fruit and a lemony cream custard baked over the top.
Coconut Chocolate Tart Draft
A tart inspired by Bounty bars, with a biscuit and almond crust, a whipped white chocolate and coconut filling and a dark chocolate glaze, which I make a day ahead.
Chocolate-Glazed Brownie Bites Draft
Little brownie domes I bake in silicone molds and dip in a glossy chocolate glaze, one bite each for a dessert tray.
Brownie Blondie Bars with Chocolate Chips Draft
A two-layer bake, fudgy brownie on the bottom and blondie with walnuts and chocolate chips on top, which I cut into squares and serve cold from the fridge.
Caramelized Strawberries and Bananas with Mascarpone Cream Draft
Strawberries and bananas I caramelize for a moment in butter and sugar and serve warm over cold mascarpone cream. A quick dessert I put together right before serving.
Cheese and Raisin Blintzes Draft
Shavuot blintzes filled with soft white cheese and raisins, which I like to fry in butter and serve warm with sour cream.
Ricotta Doughnut Rings (Pfannkuchen) Draft
Cheese doughnuts for Hanukkah from a quick, yeast-free ricotta dough, which I fry as rings and serve with sour cream and berry jam.
Tuile Cups with Mascarpone Cream and Fresh Fruit Draft
Thin, crisp tuile cups I fill with a mascarpone and cream filling and top with fresh cut fruit, a pretty dessert I put together just before serving.
Cherry Clafoutis Draft
Cherry clafoutis, a simple egg and cream batter I pour over cherries in a pie dish and bake until golden.
Chocolate Balls That Taste Like Childhood Draft
No-bake chocolate balls made from crushed biscuits and a homemade chocolate sauce, rolled in coconut and kept in the fridge.
Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Cake Draft
A no-bake milk chocolate and Kahlua mousse cake on a wine-soaked petit beurre crust, which I start a day ahead.
Chocolate Marzipan Ice Cream Draft
Dark chocolate ice cream with marzipan and amaretto, which I serve in crisp tuile cups with chocolate sauce and toasted almonds.
Chocolate Marzipan Mousse Draft
Dark chocolate mousse in individual glasses, with a marzipan heart pressed against the side of each glass and chocolate pearls on top.
Chocolate Ball Cake Draft
A no-bake fridge cake with a layer of biscuits in chocolate, like Israeli chocolate balls, topped with chocolate pudding cream, which I cut into squares and serve cold.
Milk Chocolate Truffle Balls Draft
No-bake chocolate balls made from tea biscuits, nuts and milk chocolate, which I roll in coconut or sprinkles.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Chocolate Truffle Cream Draft
One giant chocolate chip cookie baked in a pan and topped with a chocolate truffle layer, which I chill overnight and cut into small fingers.
Chocolate Cloud Cake Draft
An amaretto chocolate cake that sinks in the middle as it cools; I fill the hollow with whipped cream and dust it with cocoa.
Chocolate Crème Brûlée Draft
A chocolate custard baked in individual ramekins in a water bath, soft and springy, which I serve cold with sliced strawberries.
Chocolate Crepes Folded in the Pan Draft
Thin crepes that I fill with chocolate spread and fold right in the pan, so they come out warm and ready to serve.
Chocolate Espresso Profiteroles Draft
Espresso choux puffs filled with coffee ice cream and served under warm chocolate sauce, a dessert I put together right before serving.
Chocolate Hedgehog Cake Draft
A chocolate mousse dome on a brownie base, covered in milk chocolate ganache spikes. It's a make-ahead cake, and it really does look like a hedgehog.
Chocolate Honey Mousse Cake Draft
A no-bake chocolate and honey mousse cake on a crisp chocolate rice-cereal base, which I make for Rosh Hashanah and decorate with cocoa.
Chocolate Ice Cream Draft
My no-churn chocolate ice cream, made from bittersweet chocolate, eggs and whipped cream, spread in a pan and frozen.
Chocolate Kremschnitte Draft
Crisp, caramelized puff pastry rectangles layered with whipped chocolate ganache. I start the day before, because the ganache needs a night in the fridge.
Chocolate Mousse Draft
A dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream, whipped eggs and a splash of Irish cream liqueur, which I serve chilled with fresh fruit.
Chocolate Mousse Cake Draft
Brandy chocolate mousse on a crisp almond crust, topped with bittersweet chocolate ganache. I make it ahead, since it needs a night in the fridge.
Chocolate Pie Draft
A buttery shortcrust pie with a rich chocolate filling made with coffee and sour cream. I make it when I want a chocolate dessert without much work.
Chocolate Nougat Praline Bars Draft
A no-bake chocolate and nougat praline with almonds and pistachios that I cut into small bars and keep in the fridge.
Chocolate Roulade with Whipped Cream and Strawberries Draft
My flourless chocolate roulade, made with ground almonds and whipped egg whites and rolled around whipped cream and strawberries; one big roll feeds a whole table.
Chocolate Soufflé Draft
An airy bittersweet chocolate soufflé that I bake in individual ramekins or one large dish, just 12 minutes in the oven.
Chocolate Soufflé Ramekins Draft
Dark chocolate soufflé in individual ramekins that I take out of the oven and serve right away, while it is still puffed.
Chocolate, Strawberry and Whipped Cream Trifle Draft
Trifle in individual cups, with cocoa sponge crumbs, brandy-soaked strawberries, whipped chocolate ganache and whipped cream. I make it a few hours ahead so the flavors settle in the fridge.
Chocolate Tart Draft
My chocolate tart on a homemade shortcrust, with a filling baked only until it's barely set, and I serve each slice with a spoonful of warm chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Tiramisu Draft
A tiramisu where I add a layer of bittersweet chocolate ganache between the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and the mascarpone cream.
Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cake with Grand Marnier Draft
A dark chocolate truffle mousse cake with Grand Marnier on a crisp cocoa base spread with berry jam, made in a 10-inch (26 cm) pan and dusted with cocoa.
Chocolate Truffles Draft
Dark chocolate truffles made with cream and a splash of liqueur, which I roll in cocoa, toasted nuts or melted chocolate.
Chocolate Nut Brownies Draft
Bittersweet chocolate brownies with espresso and toasted hazelnuts and pecans, which I cool completely before cutting into squares.
Chocolate Whoopie Pies Draft
Soft little chocolate cakes that I sandwich in pairs with chocolate whipped cream or marshmallow buttercream and a thin layer of ganache, then give them a few hours in the fridge before serving.
Churros with Cinnamon Sugar Draft
Churros from a cooked choux-style dough piped straight into hot oil, served with warm chocolate sauce for dipping or with cinnamon sugar.
Classic Chocolate Mousse Draft
My classic chocolate mousse, made with just chocolate, eggs and a little powdered sugar, in individual dishes I can make two days ahead.
Classic Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyot) Draft
My classic Hanukkah sufganiyot, a soft yeast dough with milk and butter, fried and filled with raspberry jam, or sometimes chocolate or tiramisu cream.
Coffee Brownies Draft
Chocolate brownies with coffee, which I serve warm or cold with a white chocolate mocha sauce and chocolate shavings on top.
Crepes Draft
Thin crepes with browned butter, lemon zest and a touch of rum, which I serve warm with sugar, powdered sugar or chocolate spread.
Dark Chocolate Tart Draft
My dark chocolate tart, a shortcrust shell with a bittersweet ganache filling, half poured in and half whipped to pipe around the edge.
Rich Chocolate Pie Draft
My chocolate pie, with a petit beurre and Lotus cookie crust, a soft chocolate-cinnamon filling and a glossy ganache. I make it a day ahead, since it needs a night in the fridge.
Yeast Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Cinnamon Sugar Draft
Fried yeast donuts dipped in ganache and sprinkles, plus mini sufganiyot rolled in cinnamon sugar from the same dough, which I make for Hanukkah.
Quick Eshel Doughnut Balls Draft
Quick doughnut balls from an eshel and self-rising flour batter, no yeast and no rising, fried small and served with powdered sugar or honey.
Dulce de Leche and Coconut Truffles Draft
Little no-bake balls of crushed biscuits, dulce de leche and coconut, made without a food processor. I make them when I want something sweet and quick.
Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream Draft
A simple eggless vanilla ice cream from four ingredients that I stir together and pour straight into the ice cream maker.
Espresso Brownies Draft
A big pan of dark brownies with espresso, amaretto and walnuts, which I freeze before cutting for clean squares.
Molten Chocolate Cakes Draft
Warm individual chocolate cakes with a molten center, baked in a muffin pan or mugs and served right away with whipped cream or ice cream.
Lower-Fat Tiramisu Draft
A tiramisu where half the mascarpone is swapped for 5% ricotta, so it's lighter and just as creamy.
Chocolate Mousse Cake for Passover Draft
A chocolate mousse cake for Passover without a speck of flour, with a baked chocolate base, a real mousse made with eggs and a ganache glaze.
Cream Puffs Draft
My cream puffs (or eclairs) made from choux pastry, filled with whipped vanilla cream and dipped in bittersweet chocolate.
Five-Minute Panna Cotta Draft
A gelatin-free panna cotta made from just cream, sugar and lemon juice, which sets in the fridge and gets topped with fresh fruit.
Flourless Chocolate Cakes Draft
Individual chocolate cakes made with almond flour instead of wheat flour, baked in a muffin tin and served warm with ganache and a spoonful of cream.
Fried Ricotta Fritters Draft
Sweet fritters of ricotta and lemon batter that I deep-fry and serve warm with powdered sugar.
Frozen Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Sauce Draft
A chocolate and espresso mousse that I freeze in individual rings and serve frozen with candied nuts and a cold vanilla sauce.
Frozen Chocolate Soufflé Draft
A frozen chocolate soufflé in individual rings with orange liqueur, which I make a day ahead since it needs a night in the freezer.
Fruit Tart Draft
My fruit tart, a crisp almond crust filled with pastry cream and fresh fruit brushed with apricot jam.
Ganache Draft
A basic ganache of bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream that I melt together and leave in the fridge overnight.
Golden Strawberry Pie Draft
A no-bake pie on a Petit Beurre crust with whipped cream and dulce de leche, strawberries and crumbled halva wafers, easy to put together from pantry staples.
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches (Cassata) Draft
My homemade cassata, soft honey and brown sugar biscuits with chocolate ganache and a block of ice cream in the middle, put together just before eating.
Homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Draft
My homemade take on the Israeli "cocoleada", two soft chocolate cookies with a scoop of ice cream in between, assembled and served right away.
Homemade Krembo Draft
Homemade krembo: a crisp butter cookie topped with a firm meringue cream and a dark chocolate shell, kept in the fridge.
Homemade Milky Chocolate Pudding Draft
My homemade Milky, a cooked chocolate pudding in individual cups with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Honey Crème Brûlée with Almond Brittle Draft
Crème brûlée flavored with honey, thyme and lemon, baked in shallow dishes and served cold under crushed almond brittle and a torched sugar crust.
Hot Chocolate Sauce for Ice Cream Draft
A hot bittersweet chocolate sauce with butter and cream that I make in one pot and pour straight over ice cream.
Hot Sahlab with Almonds, Coconut and Pomegranate Syrup Draft
A thick, warm milk sahlab scented with rose water, which I serve in glasses topped with almonds, coconut and pomegranate syrup.
Individual Chocolate Cakes Draft
Individual chocolate cakes with cherries tucked inside, turned out and served warm with a cherry liqueur sauce.
Kosher for Passover Tiramisu Draft
A Passover tiramisu of wine cookies dipped in coffee and brandy, mascarpone cream and layers of candied nuts, which I make as a holiday dessert.
Krembo Draft
Homemade krembo, a crisp butter cookie, egg-white cream whipped over steam and a chocolate coating, kept in the fridge or freezer.
Krembo Cake Draft
A chilled cake inspired by krembo, with an airy chocolate base, a layer of vanilla pudding and dark chocolate cream on top, served straight from the fridge.
Krembo Like the Store-Bought Kind Draft
Homemade krembo like the store-bought ones, a crisp cookie, an egg-white and sugar-syrup foam and a chocolate or Lotus coating, served cold from the fridge.
Layered Chocolate Cream Cake with Coffee Whipped Cream Draft
A chocolate sponge soaked in rum syrup, layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with coffee whipped cream, cut into squares and served cold from the fridge.
Lemon Tart Draft
A lemon tart on a ground butter-cookie crust with a lemon and cream filling baked slowly at low heat, served at room temperature.
Malabi with Strawberries and Pistachios Draft
A simple milk pudding of milk and cornstarch, topped with a blended strawberry syrup and toasted pistachios. I make it in individual cups and serve it cold.
Matzah Chocolate Bites Draft
Little no-bake bites of matzah farfel coated in bittersweet chocolate that I make for Passover.
Meringue-Filled Cream Pastry Pinwheels Draft
Little pinwheels of cream dough rolled up with meringue and chocolate chips, baked until puffed and served dusted with powdered sugar.
Milk Chocolate and Coconut Tartlets Draft
Little shortcrust tartlets baked in a mini muffin pan, which I fill with toasted coconut and a milk chocolate cream.
Mini Baked Sufganiyot Draft
Mini baked sufganiyot from a yeasted batter, finished with jam and powdered sugar, which I make for Hanukkah without frying.
Mini Sugar-Topped Cream Puffs Draft
Little choux puffs sprinkled with coarse sugar and baked until puffed and hollow.
Mini Donuts in a Donut Maker Draft
Little donuts from a simple batter that I bake in an electric mini donut maker in 3 minutes and dip in a dark chocolate glaze.
Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts Draft
Little doughnuts of choux dough, fried and rolled in vanilla cinnamon sugar, which I make for Hanukkah.
Mocha Crème Caramel Draft
Individual crème caramels made with cream steeped with espresso beans, cinnamon and cocoa, baked in a water bath and turned out onto the plate with their caramel sauce.
Molten Chocolate Cake Draft
A chocolate and butter cake with just one spoonful of flour, which I bake briefly so the center stays very soft.
Moroccan Sfenj Draft
My sfenj, Moroccan ring doughnuts from a soft, sticky yeast dough that I fry for Hanukkah and serve hot with sugar or syrup.
Napoleon Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling Draft
My napoleon, layers of crisp puff pastry caramelized with powdered sugar and filled with pastry cream lightened with whipped cream, which I make when I have time to work in stages.
New York Cheesecake Draft
A dense New York cheesecake on a shortbread crust, which I bake slowly at low heat and cool in the oven and then the fridge overnight.
No-Bake Eggless Chocolate Mousse Cake Draft
A chocolate mousse cake on a nut base, with no oven and no eggs, which I make ahead and leave to set in the fridge.
No-Bake Oreo Cake Draft
A whipped cream and cream cheese cake studded with Oreo pieces on a cookie crust with a ganache top, which I make without an oven and freeze ahead.
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse with Cookie Crumbs Draft
A chocolate hazelnut mousse of nut spread and whipped cream, layered with butter cookie crumbs in wine glasses. No baking, and it can be served right away.
Nutella Fondant Draft
Individual chocolate cakes with a Nutella center, which I serve a few minutes out of the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Dutch Baby Pancake Draft
One big pancake I bake in a single skillet in the oven; it puffs up at the edges and I slice it into wedges like a pizza, served hot with maple and chocolate.
Pancakes Draft
Simple two-bowl pancakes that I serve with maple syrup or a warm chocolate sauce.
Papanash Cheese Latkes Draft
Sweet cheese latkes in the style of papanash, which I fry for Hanukkah and serve hot on sour cream with cherry jam.
Passover Meringue Cake Draft
A Passover cake with a baked meringue base under a thick layer of chocolate cream mousse, which I make ahead and chill until serving.
Pear Tart with Marzipan Cream Draft
My tart with a nutty shortcrust, a marzipan-almond cream and pears poached in white wine, finished with a shiny light jam glaze.
Pecan and Brandy Truffles Draft
Square truffles of dark chocolate ganache with brandy and chopped pecans, rolled in cocoa. One pan makes a big batch that I keep in the fridge or freezer.
Pecan Pie Draft
My maple pecan pie on a crisp crust, with a glossy layer of whole pecans on top, served cold or slightly warm with ice cream.
Sweet Ricotta Panzerotti Draft
Sweet panzerotti, yeast-dough half-moons filled with ricotta and mascarpone, fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
Petit Beurre Chocolate Roll Draft
My no-bake roll of petit beurre biscuits and chocolate, filled with vanilla pudding cream and covered in a chocolate glaze and sprinkles.
Profiteroles Draft
Choux puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with warm chocolate sauce and toasted almonds, a dessert I assemble right before serving.
Puff Pastry Pear Tarts Draft
Individual pear-shaped puff pastry tarts with almond cream and a fanned pear half, which I brush with the pear syrup as they come out of the oven.
Chocolate Meringue Kisses with Cream and Chocolate Sauce Draft
Chocolate-marbled meringue kisses I serve in a bowl with whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce, a dessert that comes together in minutes once the kisses are in the jar.
Quick Chocolate Truffles Draft
Quick chocolate truffles from a ganache with liqueur and coffee, rolled in powdered sugar or cocoa.
Raspberry Almond Pie Draft
A pie with a crisp butter crust, ground almonds, raspberries and a baked cream custard, topped with fresh raspberries before serving.
Real Chocolate Pudding Draft
A homemade chocolate pudding of milk, cream, eggs and bittersweet chocolate, cooked on the stove and served in individual cups with whipped cream.
Red Berry Almond Bakes Draft
Individual butter-and-almond bakes with berries sunk into the batter, baked in small dishes and served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ricotta Blintzes Draft
Sweet blintzes filled with ricotta and rum-caramelized bananas, which I make for Shavuot and fry once more just before serving.
Ricotta Pancakes Draft
Small, airy pancakes made with ricotta and lightly whisked egg whites that I serve warm with strawberries.
Savarin Draft
Small yeast savarins soaked in rum syrup and topped with vanilla whipped cream; I bake them a day ahead and soak them only on the day I serve them.
Almond Shortcrust Jam Tart Draft
An almond shortcrust in a tart pan with a generous layer of strawberry preserves and a pastry lattice on top, which I cut into slices once it has cooled.
Simple Chocolate Mousse Draft
A three-ingredient chocolate mousse, just chocolate, cream and a flavoring of my choice, that I start the day before and finish on the day I serve it.
Phyllo Cups with White Chocolate Mousse Draft
Crisp phyllo cups with Nutella at the bottom and white chocolate hazelnut mousse on top, a small individual dessert.
Marbled Chocolate Fudge Draft
A white and dark chocolate candy made with condensed milk, which I swirl with a toothpick, freeze and cut into squares.
Strawberry Cream Tart Draft
A crisp tart shell with strawberry jam and a whipped cream and sour cream filling, topped with a whole kilo of fresh strawberries glazed with jelly.
Strawberry Shortcake Draft
A tender shortcake I split and fill with whipped cream and sugared strawberries, baked in one pan or in a muffin pan for individual cakes.
Cinnamon Sugar Twists Draft
Puff pastry twists with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, a quick bake I make from store-bought dough.
Summer Fruit Bake Draft
Plums, grapes and blueberries in a pie dish under a simple almond batter, finished for a few minutes under the broiler so the top turns golden.
Pancake Sushi with Chocolate-Coffee Filling Draft
Thin pancakes that I wrap around a chocolate-coffee cream, roll in candied pecans and slice like sushi. There's also a quicker way, as a regular roll.
Sweet American Waffles Draft
Sweet American waffles from a batter with butter, vanilla and lemon zest that I let rest for half an hour before baking in the waffle iron.
Fruit Tartlets Draft
Butter shortcrust tartlets that I fill with vanilla pastry cream and top with seasonal fruit.
Three-Layer Chocolate Cake Draft
A no-bake cake in three layers, a crunchy cornflake and white chocolate base, a dark chocolate cream and a chocolate glaze, that I make ahead and keep in the fridge.
Tiramisu Draft
A classic tiramisu of yolk and mascarpone cream with ladyfingers dipped in espresso and rum, which I make a day ahead.
Petit Beurre Tiramisu Draft
My simple no-bake "tiramisu", layers of petit beurre biscuits dipped in coffee and liqueur with a cream cheese and whipped cream filling.
Triple Chocolate Brownies Draft
Bittersweet chocolate brownies studded with white chocolate, milk chocolate and pecans, which I take out of the oven while they're still soft.
Tripolitan Sfenj (Libyan Fried Doughnuts) Draft
Tripolitan sfenj from a soft, sticky yeast dough that I stretch by hand, deep-fry and serve hot with sugar.
Two-Tone Chocolate Mousse Cake Draft
A no-bake mousse cake on a cookie crust, a layer of dark chocolate mousse with coffee and rum topped with white chocolate mousse, that I make ahead when I have guests.
Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Draft
A quick chocolate mousse made from just chocolate and water, whisked over ice until it thickens, ready to eat right away.
Unbelievable Chocolate Pudding Cakes Draft
Individual chocolate cakes that make their own chocolate sauce as they bake, and I serve them hot from the oven with ice cream or whipped cream.
Upgraded Icebox Biscuit Cake Draft
My upgraded biscuit cake, layers of milk-dipped biscuits and a mascarpone cream with coffee liqueur. No baking; I make it a day ahead and decorate it the next day.
Vanilla Ice Cream Draft
A parve no-churn vanilla ice cream from whipped non-dairy cream, egg yolks and instant pudding that I whip up and put straight into the freezer.
Vanilla Roulade Draft
A light sponge roll I fill with vanilla whipped cream and seasonal fruit and freeze for two hours; the recipe makes two rolls.
Vanilla Roulade with Whipped Cream and Strawberries Draft
A light vanilla roulade that I fill with whipped cream and chopped strawberries and top with more of both.
Nut and Toffee Tartlets Draft
Small tartlets of honey shortcrust filled with nuts and topped with a toffee of cream, honey and sugar; they keep well for about ten days.
Walnut Mousse with Caramel Sauce Draft
A whipped cream and walnut mousse on a base of caramel, butter cookie crumbs and walnuts, an individual dessert I make ahead and serve straight from the fridge.
White Chocolate Blueberry Mousse Draft
A simple white chocolate and cream mousse set with gelatin and studded with blueberries, poured into individual glasses and chilled until set.
White Chocolate Brownies Draft
White chocolate brownies with almonds, lemon zest and fresh cherries, which I let cool completely before cutting.
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Topping Draft
A no-bake white chocolate cheesecake on a petit beurre crust, which I top with fresh passion fruit to balance the sweetness.
White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries Draft
White chocolate mousse with broken meringues, over a few raspberries at the bottom of the glass. Quick to make and good to eat right away.
White Chocolate Truffles Draft
White chocolate truffles made with butter, cream and a splash of Cointreau, which I roll in cocoa, nuts or coconut.
Yeast-Free Doughnuts Draft
Small doughnut rings from a food-processor baking-powder dough, no yeast and no waiting for a rise, which I fry for Hanukkah and dust with powdered sugar.
Yemenite Doughnuts (Zalabia) Draft
Yemenite zalabia, pieces of soft yeast dough I stretch with wet hands and deep-fry for Hanukkah, finished with powdered sugar or colored sprinkles.
Yo-Yo Cookies Draft
Fried yo-yos filled with almonds and rose water, dipped in sugar syrup and rolled in coconut, which I serve with an almond cream.
Zalabia (Fried Dough Puffs in Syrup) Draft
Airy yeast fritters I fry for Hanukkah and dip, still hot, in a sugar syrup with rose water.
Zebra Cake Draft
A zebra cake I build from strips of chocolate sponge and vanilla cream rolled into one big spiral, so every slice shows stripes.