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Desserts Recipe

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Feb 09 2026

1h

Serves 4

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Ingredients

Seasonal Specials Base (for reference)

Vanilla Panna Cotta (example special)

Chocolate Brownie (example special)

Affogato (example special)

Preparation

Seasonal Specials Base (fruit compote)

1. Make fruit compote

Combine 3 cups chopped seasonal fruit, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fruit breaks down and mixture thickens slightly, 8–12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Use as topping or garnish for specials.

Vanilla Panna Cotta (example special)

2. Bloom gelatin

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes to bloom.

3. Heat cream and milk

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (do not let it boil).

4. Combine and strain

Remove pan from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pouring jug to remove any undissolved bits.

5. Chill

Pour panna cotta mixture into 4 serving glasses or molds. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set (overnight preferred).

6. Serve

Top each panna cotta with 2 tablespoons (approx.) of the prepared fruit compote or 1/4 cup fresh berries before serving.

Chocolate Brownie (example special)

7. Preheat and prepare pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the paper.

8. Melt chocolate and butter

In a heatproof bowl set over (not touching) simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, melt 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth. Stir to combine and let cool slightly.

9. Mix wet ingredients

Whisk together the melted chocolate‑butter mixture with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until glossy and slightly thickened.

10. Add dry ingredients

Sift in 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold gently until just combined — do not overmix.

11. Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (for fudgy brownies). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

12. Serve

Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 9 squares. Serve warm or room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a spoonful of fruit compote.

Affogato (example special)

13. Assemble

Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small chilled glass or bowl. Pour 2 ounces freshly brewed hot espresso over the ice cream immediately before serving. If desired, add 1/2 ounce amaretto or preferred liqueur and serve with a small spoon.

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