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Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli

Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place mashed squash into a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in mascarpone cheese, egg yolk, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, mixing until filling is combined.
  3. 3 Place a wonton wrapper onto a working surface. Wet the tip of a finger in water, and run it all along the outer edge of the wonton skin to moisten. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton.
  4. 4 Fold the wonton in half to make a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers.
  5. 5 Place a deep skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in butter and unpeeled clove of garlic.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop filled ravioli into boiling water, a few at a time, and cook until they float to the top, about 2 minutes.
  7. 7 Drain ravioli, and transfer to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook just until ravioli are infused with garlic butter flavor, about 2 or 3 more minutes.
  8. 8 Serve hot; sprinkle with chopped sage, more black pepper, and extra Parmesan cheese to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
51 min
Total
81 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, preheat on the "Combo 3" setting).
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
  3. 3 Toss potatoes with vegetable oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes in the conventional oven and 20 minutes in the countertop induction oven. Cool potatoes until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Slice off the top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into a bowl using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving about 1/8 inch of flesh on the skin.
  6. 6 Mash melted butter and mascarpone cheese into the potato flesh in the bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stir in bacon, green onions, and Cheddar cheese. Fill potato skins with potato mixture; return to the baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake filled potatoes in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler; broil potatoes until cheese is bubbly and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  8. 8 Season shrimp with Creole seasoning; transfer to a grill pan.
  9. 9 Grill shrimp over high heat until opaque, about 3 minutes. (If using a countertop induction oven, cook shrimp on the "Grill setting" until opaque, about 3 minutes.) Top each potato with 1 shrimp.

By Holly Haines

Butternut Mascarpone Gnocchi

Butternut Mascarpone Gnocchi

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim stem and cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Place in a microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to cool. Discard skin and set squash aside.
  2. 2 Whisk mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in butternut squash until blended.
  3. 3 Whisk in 1/2 cup flour until just incorporated. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup flour, stirring until flour just disappears. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  5. 5 Melt about 1/3 of the butter in large nonstick skillet; remove from heat.
  6. 6 Scoop out approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons of the butternut squash dough with a spoon. Using a second spoon, push the dough off the first spoon and into the boiling water. Repeat with remaining dough, working in batches of 12 to 15 gnocchi at a time. When a gnocchi rise to the surface, cook for 1 additional minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to the melted butter in the skillet.
  7. 7 Place the skillet over medium-high heat; cook gnocchi until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Turn gnocchi over and stir in sage leaves. Cook until second side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate and drizzle with browned butter from the skillet. Garnish with 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Irish Beer Cheese Puffs

Irish Beer Cheese Puffs

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
  2. 2 Combine butter, beer, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Let butter melt and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Add flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until it all comes together, about 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir until the dough dries out a bit and starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, another minute or so.
  4. 4 Turn off the heat and continue stirring for another 1 to 2 minutes, scraping as much off the bottom of the pan as you can.
  5. 5 Transfer dough into a bowl. Add one egg and whisk it into a bit of the hot dough. Keep whisking in more dough until incorporated. Repeat with remaining egg, cleaning out the whisk as needed, until well combined and dough is sticky.
  6. 6 Add ¾ cup Cheddar cheese and cayenne and stir until incorporated.
  7. 7 Scoop 12 rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a little Cheddar on the tops and sides of each puff.
  8. 8 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until nicely puffed and beautifully browned, about 25 minutes. Turn off the oven and crack the door; let cheese puffs cool, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, make the spread: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add leek and ½ teaspoon salt; cook and stir until just barely tender, 7 to 10 minutes, adding a splash of water every few minutes to prevent browning.
  10. 10 Stir in green onions and sauté briefly for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer leek-onion mixture to a bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  11. 11 Add lemon juice and mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until cheese puffs have finished cooling.
  12. 12 Serve cheese puffs with spread.

By John Mitzewich

Buddy's Maple Mascarpone Cream

Buddy's Maple Mascarpone Cream

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form; transfer to another bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar together in the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and pale. Add maple syrup; beat until fully combined. Slowly beat in mascarpone cheese; fold in egg whites.
  3. 3 Store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, loosely covered with plastic wrap. Cream may begin to separate after 24 hours. Gently stir before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake

Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Reserve a few pretty strawberry slices for garnish; place remaining strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Set aside until sugar melts and berries release juices, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine mascarpone and whipped topping in a separate bowl. Place cake pieces in a trifle dish; spread strawberries and juice over top. Top with mascarpone cream; decorate with reserved strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By PYEWACKET56

Mascarpone-Brandy Cream

Mascarpone-Brandy Cream

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until frothy and pale. Add brandy and mascarpone cheese. Continue beating until mixture becomes firm, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat cream in a separate chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites and whipped cream into mascarpone mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon.

By PaolaAlbanesi

Sopranos Style Tiramisu

Sopranos Style Tiramisu

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk mascarpone cheese, sugar, and amaretto liqueur together in a bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Beat cream in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: whipped cream should form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture. Pour espresso into a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Dip 12 ladyfingers into espresso; arrange dipped ladyfingers in an 8-inch square baking pan. Spread ½ mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers; grate 1 chocolate square over mascarpone layer. Dip remaining 12 ladyfingers into espresso; arrange dipped ladyfingers on top. Spread remaining ½ mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers; grate remaining 1 chocolate square over mascarpone layer. Refrigerate tiramisu until set, at least 2 hours.

By Meredith

Michelle's Tiramisu Cake

Michelle's Tiramisu Cake

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the cake in half lengthwise to make two layers. Combine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle enough of the coffee mixture over the bottom cake layer to moisten it well, but not soak it.
  2. 2 Beat together the mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Spread half the cheese mixture over the bottom cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer and spread remaining cheese on top. Dust liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

By Michelle

Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari

Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Trim the ends of the squid bodies to make them an even size, and rinse out the tubes. Spoon the cheese mixture into the cavities of the squid until full, and secure the open ends with toothpicks. Place in boiling water, and cook for 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the stuffed calamari tubes from the water, and place in a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sesame seeds. Place the calamari tubes in the skillet, and fry on all sides until golden brown. Remove toothpicks before serving.

By Nicole MacDonald

Coffee Semifreddo

Coffee Semifreddo

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coffee and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so sugar does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks in a heatproof bowl until frothy. Add sweetened coffee 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking vigorously to prevent egg yolks from curdling.
  3. 3 Place bowl on top of a pot with simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Continue whisking vigorously until mixture thickens and gets creamy, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove bowl from heat and place over a bowl of ice; whisk until cooled. Fold in mascarpone cheese.
  5. 5 Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir 2 tablespoons of whipped cream into the coffee mixture to thin it out. Fold in remaining cream carefully with a spatula until just combined. Fold in walnuts.
  6. 6 Pour mixture into 4 serving or ice cream glasses and freeze until firm, at least 5 hours.

By Deborah Lo Scalzo

Mascarpone Strawberry Cupcakes

Mascarpone Strawberry Cupcakes

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
  3. 3 Stir cake mix, water, mascarpone cheese, vegetable oil, and egg whites in a bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Pour cake mixture into prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Place strawberries in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
  7. 7 Stir pureed strawberries and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl.
  8. 8 Spoon strawberry mixture on top of cupcakes.

By laureng

Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir for 1 more minute. Stir in the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil, red chile pepper, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, and stir in the mascarpone cheese.

By ANGIBEAN

Panettone French Toast With Orange Mascarpone Sauce

Panettone French Toast With Orange Mascarpone Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice panettone into 1 inch slices; cut each slice into 4 wedges. In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, orange preserves, and orange juice. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the panettone into the egg mixture, coating well. Place into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with the orange mascarpone sauce.

By ANNASCHUBERT

Chocolate and Orange Tiramisu

Chocolate and Orange Tiramisu

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat mascarpone and 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur together in a large bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 2 Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold about ¼ whipped cream into mascarpone mixture using a large rubber spatula until smooth; fold in remaining ¾ whipped cream until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine orange juice and remaining 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur in a shallow bowl. Separate ladyfingers; quickly dip ladyfingers in orange juice mixture, 2 to 3 at a time, just long enough to absorb a small amount of liquid. Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a 9x13-inch baking dish until bottom of dish is covered in a single layer.
  4. 4 Spread about ½ mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers layer; sprinkle about ½ cocoa powder over mascarpone layer. Soak and layer in remaining ladyfingers, followed by remaining ½ mascarpone mixture, and remaining ½ cocoa powder.
  5. 5 Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate until set, 5 hours to overnight.

By MrsFisher0729

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Classic Italian Tiramisu

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons amaretto. Beat well.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
  3. 3 Pour espresso and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto into a shallow dish. Stir well. Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and line the bottom of an 8-inch glass dish.
  4. 4 Once the bottom of the dish is covered in an even layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, top with 1/2 the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another ladyfinger layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
  5. 5 Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

By Magda

Classic Tiramisu

Classic Tiramisu

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
  3. 3 Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined.
  4. 4 In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.
  5. 5 Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur.
  6. 6 Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers.
  7. 7 Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers.
  8. 8 Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Enjoy!
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Carol

Tiramisu I

Tiramisu I

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until light yellow, 1 minute. Beat in mascarpone, brandy, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
  2. 2 Quickly dip ladyfingers, one at a time, in cooled coffee and arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Use 15 cookies to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the cookie crust and sprinkle the chocolate on top. Repeat the soaked cookie and cheese layers.
  3. 3 Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before serving.

By Jacci

Tiramisu al Marsala

Tiramisu al Marsala

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cooled coffee and Marsala wine together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks with half of the sugar in a bowl until you have a clear cream with no lumps. Stir the mascarpone with a wooden spoon or whisk in a separate bowl until creamy; stir into the egg yolks.
  3. 3 Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until they form peaks; fold gently into mascarpone mixture.
  4. 4 Dip half of the savoiardi biscuits into coffee-Marsala mixture. Arrange dipped biscuits carefully in a glass dish. Cover dipped biscuits with half of the mascarpone mixture. Smooth out mascarpone until evenly distributed; top with half of the cocoa powder. Repeat layering with dipped savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder; top with chocolate shavings.
  5. 5 Refrigerate tiramisu until flavors blend, at least 3 hours.

By Aldo

Authentic Tiramisu

Authentic Tiramisu

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat 1 tablespoon espresso, ½ cup sugar, egg yolks, and brandy together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in mascarpone cheese until well blended, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites and 1 pinch sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; gently fold into mascarpone mixture. Set aside.
  3. 3 Pour remaining espresso into a shallow dish. Dip 1 side of each ladyfinger into espresso; arrange on a serving platter in two horizontal rows of 6 ladyfingers, plus 1 ½ ladyfingers in opposite directions on both ends to form a rectangular shape.
  4. 4 Spread ½ mascarpone mixture onto ladyfingers; dust with ½ cocoa powder. Top with remaining ½ each ladyfingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder.
  5. 5 Refrigerate tiramisu until ladyfingers have softened, 2 to 3 hours.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Italian Tiramisu

Italian Tiramisu

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar. Using a wooden spoon stir in mascarpone cheese, beaten egg whites, cream and kirschwasser; stir until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 2 Dissolve remaining 2/3 cup sugar in coffee. Quickly, to avoid complete saturation, dip ends of ladyfingers in coffee mixture. Place ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Spread a layer of cheese mixture over the ladyfingers; repeat layers, ending with cheese mixture.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.

By SALLYCOOKS

Gianduja Chocolate Cheesecake

Gianduja Chocolate Cheesecake

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C.) Butter a 9 inch springform pan. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the pan. Tuck it into the pan and let the edges overhang the rim. Brush with butter and layer a second sheet of phyllo. Butter this sheet. Continue until you have used all four sheets of phyllo. End with butter. Use as little butter as possible. Cover the phyllo-filled pan with a damp cloth.
  2. 2 In the top of a double boiler, heat gianduia chocolate and unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth. When no lumps remain, begin to beat in the sugar a little at a time. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time incorporating each yolk completely before adding the next. Finally beat in the melted and cooled chocolates and the liqueur.
  4. 4 Beat the egg whites until they just get stiff. Do not over beat. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cheese mixture, then quickly fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the whites as much as possible. Pour the filling into the phyllo-lined pan. Tuck the edges of the phyllo into the pan making a bit of a rim.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. It will still seem a little loose in the center. When the cake appears done, turn off the oven, prop open the oven door with a wooden spoon and let the cake remain in the oven for another hour. Then place the cake in the refrigerator until completely chilled.

By SMQ1404

Pumpkin-Coffee Tiramisu

Pumpkin-Coffee Tiramisu

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, combine 1 1/2 cups cream, mascarpone, pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, and pumpkin spice. Beat on high speed with a hand mixer or on medium-high speed in the stand mixer until stiffly whipped.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar until stiffly whipped.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, stir together coffee, rum, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  4. 4 Have ready 6 approximately 4-inch wide cups or ramekins. Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture and line cups or ramekins with a single layer. Depending on size of cups or ramekins, ladyfingers may need to be cut shorter with a serrated knife.
  5. 5 Top with a layer of pumpkin mixture. Top with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and another layer of pumpkin mixture.
  6. 6 Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the whipped cream and sprinkle with white chocolate. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.

By In The Raw

Pumpkin Cannoli

Pumpkin Cannoli

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir 1 cup confectioners' sugar, pumpkin, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Beat cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. 4 Fold into pumpkin mixture.
  5. 5 Spoon pumpkin mixture into a resealable plastic bag and snip a 3/4-inch hole in the corner. Pipe pumpkin mixture into each cannoli shell.
  6. 6 Garnish the ends with sprinkles and confectioners' sugar.

By chefchristabug

Cherry, Chocolate, and Pistachio Zuccotto

Cherry, Chocolate, and Pistachio Zuccotto

Prep
30 min
Cook
1 min
Total
511 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a large bowl with plastic wrap to make a mold.
  2. 2 Slice 1/2 inch off the top and bottom of the panettone. Cut another horizontal slice off the top. Slice remaining panettone vertically; cut each vertical slice in half.
  3. 3 Mix ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, pistachio nuts, candied fruit, sugar, and dark chocolate together to make the filling. Mix in cherries to create a marbled effect.
  4. 4 Lay the top panettone slice in the bottom of the mold. Sprinkle vin santo on top. Arrange vertical halves around the side of the bowl, overlapping slightly if needed. Sprinkle with more vin santo. Spoon 1/2 the ricotta mixture into the center, smoothing into corners using the back of a spoon. Lay second panettone slice on top; sprinkle with vin santo. Add remaining ricotta mixture, again smoothing down with the spoon. Cover with the bottom slice. Drizzle more vin santo and reserved cherry syrup on top.
  5. 5 Cover with plastic wrap and place a plate on top. Add bags of beans to press down on zuccotto. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Invert zuccotto onto a serving plate and peel off plastic wrap. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

By NazarBlue

Rich Tiramisu

Rich Tiramisu

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix coffee, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons rum together in a bowl. Soak lady fingers in the coffee mixture. Layer 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl; add mascarpone cheese and 1 tablespoon of rum and mix well.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into mascarpone cheese mixture. Spread 1/2 of mixture over soaked lady fingers; cover with second 1/2 of soaked lady fingers and cover evenly with remaining mascarpone cheese mixture. Sprinkle top with cocoa powder. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

By Jac Kie

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook onion in this mixture until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan with a spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine blue cheese, mascarpone and onion and mix well. Toss cheese mixture with spinach and pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Lindsay Perejma

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.
  3. 3 Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  5. 5 Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. 6 Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7 Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
  8. 8 Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish.
  9. 9 Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.
  10. 10 Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
  11. 11 Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.
  12. 12 Enjoy!

By Christine