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Splitska Torta – Dried Fig and Almond Cake

March 22, 2022 by Pastry Maestra

Splitska Torta - Dried Fig and Almond Cake, Pastry Maestra

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oday I’m making “Splitska Torta” – delicious dried fig and almond cake named after my hometown of Split, Croatia!

King’s Cake AKA Galette des Rois

January 6, 2022 by Pastry Maestra

King's Cake AKA Galette des Rois, Pastry Maestra

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oday I’m making one special and delicious cake which is made of only two components – puff pastry and almond cream.

Strawberry and Coconut Spheres

October 20, 2021 by Pastry Maestra

Strawberry and Coconut Spheres, Pastry Maestra

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hese little strawberry and coconut spheres are coated with crunchy white chocolate rocher glaze and placed onto almond sablé cookie. Yum!

Almond and Chocolate Mocha Cake

September 1, 2021 by Pastry Maestra

Almond and Chocolate Mocha Cake, Pastry Maestra

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oconde sponge cake, yummy milk chocolate ganache and silky mocha French buttercream – do I need to say more about my almond and chocolate mocha cake? Delish!

Orange and Olive Oil Loaf Cake

March 16, 2021 by Pastry Maestra

Orange and Olive Oil Loaf Cake, Pastry Maestra

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editerranean, sweet, moist and delicious is how to describe the cake I’m making today. Did I mention it is super easy to make it? Let’s enjoy soft and yummy orange and olive oil cake!

German Almond Crescents – Mandelhörnchen

December 8, 2020 by Pastry Maestra

German almond crescents - Mandelhörnchen, Pastry Maestra

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erman almond crescents, originally known as mandelhörnchen are delicious cookies made of marzipan. You can find these sweet bites in most German bakeries, and today, you will learn how easy is to make them at home.

Almond and Double Chocolate Tarts

October 27, 2020 by Pastry Maestra

Almond and Double Chocolate Tarts, Pastry Maestra

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oday I’m making beautiful and delicious almond an double chocolate tarts! You are probably wondering what types of chocolate am I using, right? Well, check my video and find out!

Almond and Orange Tuile Cookies

February 18, 2020 by Pastry Maestra

Almond and Orange Tuile Cookies, Pastry Maestra

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uile is a French word for a roof tile, and also for a thin, crispy, tile-shaped cookie. Tuiles are usually served as an accompaniment for a creamy dessert, because their crunchiness gives a contrast in texture to something smooth, such as chocolate parfait or panna cotta, for example. However, tuile is a beautiful treat itself, served with a cup of tea or coffee.

Jam Filled Thumbprint Cookies

December 21, 2019 by Pastry Maestra

Jam Filled Thumbprint Cookies, Pastry Maestra

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ike every other delicious invention, thumbprint cookies’ origin is claimed by many. So, some say that Jewish people invented those, another story says that they were created in Poland, some swear that their origin is actually Swedish, and others claim they appeared somewhere in Central Europe.

Almond and Pear Turnovers

October 17, 2015 by Pastry Maestra

Almond and Pear Turnovers, Pastry Maestra

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urnover or chausson [ʃosɔ̃] is a remarkable breakfast treat! Made of lovely puff pastry wrapped around apple compote or some other fruit filling, this pastry just melts in your mouth, leaving wonderful flavor of fruit and butter behind.

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