Our Petit Coeur Cheesecakes are not too sweet with a hint of almond. There is no crust, just a light coating of breadcrumbs so that the cheese custard releases from the pan. Then we add almond paste for richness and a nutty flavor. We bake this batter in heart-shaped pans but muffin tins work well, [...]
FROM OUR RECIPE BOX-Petit Coeur Almond Cheesecake
February 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Recipes
Tags:Almond Paste·Cheesecake·Dessert·Valentine's Day
From a Friend – Almond Macaroons with Star Anise Ganache
February 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Professional Baking, Recipes
Eddy Vandamme is a pastry chef extraordinaire. European-trained, he is now a teacher in Houston, Texas. He made these almond macaroons sandwiched with a delectable star anise and olive oil ganache. Wouldn’t they be perfect with a glass of sparkling wine on February 14th? In his informative discussion of how to make these treats, he [...]
Tags:Almond Paste·Gluten Free Recipe·Macaroons·Valentine's Day
Last Minute Valentine Recipe – Sweetheart Chocolate Marzipan Bites
February 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Recipes
Running out of time for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a sweet morsel you can whip up for that “special someone” in just a few minutes. A little marzipan is tucked underneath a dollop of our Chocolate Schmear in a mini tart shell. When warmed, the Schmear softens and its flavor blooms. Pop these in the oven [...]
Tags:Chocolate Schmear·Marzipan·Valentine's Day
FROM OUR RECIPE BOX – Chocolate Marzipan Heart Cake
February 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Recipes
The rich flavors of marzipan and chocolate always spell romance. This is a delicious special occasion cake, made stunning with a marzipan plaque made from a House on the Hill Mold. (Tinted Love’n Bake Marzipan rolled and cut out in a heart shape will also do the trick.) We made this heart-shaped cake with basic [...]
