DESSERTS and GELATO Flashcards
Pineapple Ripeno
Pineapple sorbet – served in the shell.
Cannoli
A chocolate coated pastry shell filled with a mix of Ricotta cheese, candied fruit and chocolate.
Peach Ripieno
Peach sorbet – served in the shell.
Coppa Spagnola
Vanilla and amarena cherry gelato swirled together and topped with real Amarena cherries.
Pastiera Napoletana
The classic Neapolitan cake – a short pastry base filled with a blend of Ricotta cheeses, wheat and candied fruit.
Chocolate Truffle
Chocolate gelato surrounds a Zabaione cream center topped with caramelized hazelnuts, and cocoa powder.
Raspberry Cheesecake
New York style cheesecake topped with raspberry marmalade and cream rosettes.
Pear Tart
Almond cream topped with pear halves – served on a short pastry base.
Tiramisu
Mascarpone cream on a sponge base topped by a row of espresso drenched ladyfingers, spread with waves of mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder.
What is MASCARPONE?
The Italian equivalent of cream cheese.
What is GELATO?
Italian ice cream made from milk, cream, various sugars and flavoring such as fresh fruit and nut purees. Gelato is defined in English as a soft ice cream containing little or no air. It is heavier and creamier than American ice cream.
What is SORBET?
A frozen dessert made from sweetened water flavored with fruit (typically juice or purée), wine, and/or liqueur.
