Italian Ferrara Tenerina Chocolate Cake Story of the Dish Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 25 to 30 minutes Resting time: 30 minutes Total time: About 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 8 to 10 Difficulty: Easy Oven: 350°F, 347°F Pan: 9 inch, 22 to 9.06 in round cake pan Torta Tenerina is one of the great chocolate desserts of Emilia Romagna, particularly associated with the city of Ferrara. At first glance, it appears extremely simple. Chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and very lit

Crema di Liquore al Cioccolato Bianco (Homemade Italian White Chocolate Cream Liqueur) Story of the Dish Ingredient Selection and Quality The quality of real white chocolate containing cocoa butter determines the quality of the finished liqueur. Homemade Italian liqueurs contain very few ingredients, so there is nowhere for stale produce, weak aromatics or poor-quality alcohol to hide. Choose ingredients at peak condition, clean them carefully and remove any bruised, oxidized

Italian Gianduja Semifreddo Story of the Dish Semifreddo alla Gianduia (Italian Gianduja Semifreddo) Gianduia is inseparable from the pastry tradition of Piemonte. Born in Turin from the marriage of cocoa and local hazelnuts, it became one of Italy’s most celebrated confectionery flavors. A proper gianduia semifreddo should taste clearly of roasted hazelnut, with dark chocolate providing depth rather than domination. Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 35 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes