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The white chocolate salami is a very popular sweet without cooking but today I propose a recipe that makes it more delicious thanks to the use of white chocolate. Its scent is delicious and can be consumed at the end of a meal but also as a snack and is a dessert that revisits the classic Christmas cake making it more greedy. FOR 8 PEOPLE Calories 330 INGREDIENTS WHITE CHOCOLATE 200 g • 532 kcal BISCUITS 250 g • 430 kcal SUGAR 60 gr • 750 kcal BUTTER 70 g • 380 kcal MILK 50 ml • 286 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare white chocolate salami Put the biscuits in a mixer (1) and when they are crumbled (2) transfer them to a bowl with high sides to work the salami. Meanwhile, divide the butter (3) and melt it in the microwave or in a bain-marie. Pour the butter and sugar into the bowl with the biscuits (4). Add a little milk (5) and mix with a scoop (6). Break up the white chocolate (7) and melt in the microwave or in a bain marie. Pour it into the dough (8)....

The spongata is a typical Christmas speciality of certain areas of ‘ Emilia-Romagna, of Tuscany and Liguria. A puff pastry shell, similar to a sweet shortcrust pastry, contains a rich and aromatic filling, with a firm consistency, based on white wine, dried fruit, honey and stale bread. It is a preparation to be made comfortably in advance and which matures in the following days, mixing textures and flavours, to give the best of itself. Make our version, decorated with a delicious braided crown, sprinkle it with a little icing sugar and serve it at the end of the Christmas lunch. Find out how to prepare it following our recipe. INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH FLOUR TYPE 00 200 gr • 750 kcal BUTTER 75 gr • 380 kcal GRANULATED SUGAR 70 gr • 146 kcal SWEET WHITE WINE 1 small glass VANILLA essence to taste • 470 kcal FOR THE STUFFING HONEY 250 gr • 304 kcal DRY WHITE WINE 200 ml BREADCRUMBS 75 gr • 21 kcal SHELLED WALNUTS 75 gr ALMONDS 40 gr • 595 kcal RAISINS 30 gr • 317 kcal PINE NUTS 25 gr •...

The salmon with green peppercorn sauce is the second plate of tasty and very refined fish. A simple recipe, but equally impressive, inspired by one of the great classics of Italian cuisine: fillet with green pepper. In our reinterpretation, the salmon fillets are lightly seared in a pan, to keep the meat tender and juicy, and finally served with a delicate sauce based on fresh cream, scallion, brandy and green pepper, for a creamy and very aromatic result. A dish that recalls the Nordic flavours, perfect to be served on the evening of Christmas Eve or in any case for a festive lunch. Find out how to make it by following our instructions step by step. INGREDIENTS SALMON FILLETS OF 200 G EACH 4 SHALLOTS 2 FISH BROTH 6 tbsp DRY WHITE WINE 4 tbsp BRANDY 1 tablespoon • 345 kcal FRESH COOKING CREAM 120 ml PARSLEY 1 bunch • 79 kcal GREEN PEPPER 1 tbsp EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TO taste • 29 kcal BUTTER 15 gr • 380 kcal SALT as needed • 286 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How ...

The mint and chocolate cheesecake is a delicious dessert with a delicately refreshing flavour. It is a simple and perfect preparation for the summer season because it does not require the passage in the oven but only the rest in the refrigerator. With a creamy and at the same time crunchy consistency, thanks to the presence of chocolate flakes inside the filling, it can be easily prepared in advance and is perfect for any occasion or time of day: from the party buffet to a simple snack with friends. Here’s how to perfectly prepare mint and chocolate cheesecake. INGREDIENTS FRESH UNSWEETENED CREAM 400 gr SPREADABLE CHEESE (NOT LIGHT) 200 gr COCOA BISCUITS 200 gr MINT SYRUP 150 gr DARK CHOCOLATE 150 gr • 600 kcal BUTTER 80 gr • 380 kcal GELATIN IN SHEETS 10 gr The calories refer to 100 grams of product How to make mint and chocolate cheesecake Blend the biscuits to obtain a powder and collect them on a plate. Then gently melt the butter and, with a spatula, mix it with the powder (1...

The sweet Christmas candles are a dessert delicious and dramatic that you can also use as centrepieces Christmas. These are short pastry candles, filled with delicious custard and rolled in white chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. The flame will be made with crunchy caramel, solidified on wooden sticks. The preparation is simple and will conquer all your diners: here’s how to make them perfectly. INGREDIENTS SHORTCRUST PASTRY 300 gr PASTRY CREAM 300 gr MELTED WHITE CHOCOLATE 200 gr • 532 kcal CHOPPED HAZELNUTS TO taste FOR THE CARAMEL SUGAR 5 tablespoons • 750 kcal WATER 2 tablespoons • 0 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of product How to make sweet Christmas candles Prepare the shortcrust pastry, wrap it in cling film (1) and place in the refrigerator for about an hour. After the necessary time, roll out the pastry with a rolling pin (2) and cut out rectangles with a sharp knife (3). Roll them around tubular moulds (4) and shape your candles. Arrange them on a baking sheet line...

The bostrengo is a Christmas cake typical of the Marche region. It is an ancient recipe, made with poor ingredients, based on rice – which in this recipe replaces spelt and barley, the cereals used in the past – stale bread, flour, dried fruit, butter, eggs and sugar. A cake with a rustic and genuine flavour, with a moist texture and an intense aroma, thanks to the addition of grated orange zest and a drop of rum. As with most traditional dishes, especially the more humble ones, there are many different versions and each family has its own mix of ingredients. Simple and quick, it is perfect to be enjoyed at the end of a meal with coffee or as a snack, accompanied by a cup of tea. Find out how to prepare Bostrengo in a few easy steps. INGREDIENTS FLOUR type 00- 300 gr • 36 kcal CORN FLOUR 300 gr RICE 150 gr UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER 30 gr STALE BREAD 100 gr • 79 kcal DRIED FIGS 150 gr WALNUT KERNELS 100 gr RAISINS 50 gr • 317 kcal FRESH MILK 1 glass • 286 kcal SUGAR 100 gr • 750 kcal EGG...