Forno Desserts

Question 1

Poached Pears

Answer 1

• poached pears in stock of dry white wine, marsala (a dark, sweet, fortified dessert wine that resembles sherry, produced in Sicily) and saffron
• served with whipped mascarpone (Italian cream cheese), meringues flavoured with pomegranate molasses, cubes of warm lemon Genoise cake (Italian sponge cake names after city Genoa) and toasted almonds
• poaching pear liquid has been reduced and used as syrup
• Gluten free if remove lemon cake

Question 2

Caramelized Honey Panna Cotta

Answer 2

• Classic Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded
• caramelizing the honey to add a little bitterness to the prevailing sweetness
• served with dried apricots and figs that have been poached with spices and citrus and an oat streusel to give it some a crunch element
• not vegetarian due to gelatin
• Gluten free if remove streusel

Question 3

Torta caprese

Answer 3

• Originating in Capri (island off south coast of Italy)
• Rich, dense flourless chocolate torte, baked in a short crust pastry and served as a slice
• Espresso crumble and whipped mascarpone give dessert a tiramisu feel
• Gluten free if remove espresso crumble