Entremets are those desserts that perfectly balance several layers and textures, resulting in a fine, creamy, airy product, full of flavor and contrasting sensations. It is a true pleasure to make such a cake, even though it requires time and attention to detail, because the end result is always spectacular. This chocolate and coffee entremet…
Dark chocolate and coffee are a classic pairing in pastry, epitomized by the famous Opera cake. These two flavors enhance each other wonderfully, making this chocolate and coffee entremet a refined, creamy, airy dessert perfect for special occasions. Beyond its elegant appearance and overall taste, the crunchy praline layer sets this entremet apart, adding textural…
A challenge I set for myself recently was to use simple silicone moulds from Silikomart’s terracotta collection instead of fancy shapes. These mango and chocolate mini entremets showcase how versatile basic moulds can be: a hazelnut sponge base topped with a fruity mango marmalade and finished with a creamy dark chocolate mousse. Once frozen, the…
Entremets are my first love for sure. Despite their complexity, these desserts conquered my heart for good and once hooked to this particular style of making pastry, it is difficult to ignore their deliciousness, their taste philosophy, their elegant design and their simple, yet beautiful decor. This Apricot Rosemary Entremets is an example of how good…
Dark chocolate and coffee form a classic pairing in pastry, the best example being the iconic Opera cake. The two flavors enhance each other beautifully, making this chocolate and coffee entremet a refined, airy, and creamy dessert perfect for special occasions. What sets this entremet apart, beyond its taste and appearance, is the crunchy layer….
Pears are so delicate! I guess that is why I love them so much! No matter how you cook them, they are tasty, textured and have a gorgeous color. However, they need to be paired with ingredients that can make them shine, otherwise the risk to overpower them is quite high. I find spices, wine,…
Sea Buckthorn is one of the fruits that one grows up with as a Romanian. It is considered to be very healthy and kinda stimulating for one’s immune system and we store it in honey for the winter and eat it in the morning on an empty stomach for its health benefits during the cold…
I’ve gone through many phases of preferences when it comes to desserts over the past few years, but entremets have always remained at the top of my list! I love the way they are constructed, the internal layering, the techniques used, and especially the final result when cut into an elegant cake just to reveal…
The idea of these little mousse cakes began slightly backwards. Meaning that I was sent these beautiful moulds by Silikomart Professional and I kept thinking what I could do to use them at their highest. And these cakes came to mind. These dark chocolate berry petit gateaux are incredible! The chocolate flavor is intense, but…
Entremets are one of the desserts that I hold most dear to my heart for various reasons, but the main one is the fact that I’ve started baking due to an entremet more than 14 years ago. It was one entremet recipe that pushed me to challenge myself, it was that long recipe that made…