Duchess Stracchino (Cheese Dessert) & Pandoro and Tiramisu Cups
2021 Italy
In this episode, you’ll learn to make Duchess Stracchino, a creamy and elegant cheese dessert that’s perfect for impressing guests. Sonia Peronaci shares her tips for achieving the right texture and flavor in this delightful treat. Following that, she prepares Pandoro and Tiramisu Cups, a dessert combining layers of fluffy Pandoro cake and rich Tiramisu cream. This episode showcases how to turn classic Italian ingredients into a stunning dessert presentation.
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Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
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Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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