Jul 09 2026
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Dessert Recipe

Inspired by Bonterra Trattoria
Time2h
Serves12

small bites inspired by Venezia, including italian donuts, raisin and pine nut cookies, chocolate salami, orange almond cake, caramelized chocolate

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Ingredients

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Italian Donuts

Raisin and Pine Nut Cookies

Chocolate Salami

Orange Almond Cake

Caramelized Chocolate

Method

Italian Donuts

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

  2. 2

    Fry the Donuts

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Drop spoonfuls of dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Finish

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Raisin and Pine Nut Cookies

  1. 4

    Prepare the Dough

    Cream butter and sugar, add egg and mix well. Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, raisins, and pine nuts. Mix until combined.

  2. 5

    Bake the Cookies

    Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.

Chocolate Salami

  1. 6

    Melt Chocolate

    Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over simmering water.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in crushed biscuits, sugar, cocoa powder, nuts, and vanilla until combined.

  3. 8

    Shape and Chill

    Form the mixture into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Orange Almond Cake

  1. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, eggs, orange zest, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter.

  2. 10

    Bake the Cake

    Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden.

Caramelized Chocolate

  1. 11

    Prepare Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and turns golden.

  2. 12

    Add Chocolate

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Pour into a mold and let cool.

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