Jul 13 2026
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Dessert Recipe

Inspired by Avoli Osteria
Time2h
Serves8

A variety of house-made desserts.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Lava Cake

Lemon Tart

Panna Cotta

Method

Chocolate Lava Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. Fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined.

  2. 2

    Bake the Cakes

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour. Pour the batter evenly into the ramekins. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Let them sit for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

Lemon Tart

  1. 3

    Make the Tart Shell

    In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into a tart pan to form the shell. Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth. Add the heavy cream and mix until combined.

  3. 5

    Bake the Tart

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the filling into the chilled tart shell. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set. Let cool before slicing.

Panna Cotta

  1. 6

    Prepare the Gelatin

    Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the milk in a small bowl and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Make the Cream Mixture

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.

  3. 8

    Set the Panna Cotta

    Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries.

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