The traditional tuscan necci are a type of crepe made with chestnut flour, typical of that Italian region. What makes them unique is that they are prepared without eggs or milk and can even be made without sugar, as the chestnut flour is naturally sweet. However, honey is always added to taste as a final touch.
Category: Sweets & Desserts
Super easy keto and flourless cinnamon cookies
This recipe for cinnamon cookies is not only very easy, but it is also keto and flourless, thanks to the fact that they are prepared with crushed almonds and xylitol. It is an excellent adaptation of the Greek kourabides (also known as kurabie in Türkiye), baked with almonds and cinnamon, and specially popular in Winter.
Amazing sugar-free beetroot and carob cake
This beetroot and carob cake is surprising due to the unusual combination of ingredients. The result is a cake that is as tasty as it is healthy.
Strawberries in wine gelatin, a super easy keto dessert
This dessert is very simple, since it simply combines strawberries with wine gelatin, and it’s also possible to prepare it with other red fruits. It is not only very simple but also very elegant, thanks to the touch of flavor and color that rosé wine adds. Additionally, the use of xylitol instead of sugar makes this dessert “keto friendly.”
Perfect crepes batter recipe (sweet or savory)
Crêpes are originally French, but with different names and multiple variations in shape, they are a classic in all gastronomic cultures in the world. This base recipe is very useful and is worth having in your repertoire, because it can be used interchangeably for crepes with sweet or savory filling.
Panna cotta recipe (keto frendly!)
Panna cotta is a very famous Italian dessert, worldwide appreciated as much as tiramisu. It is a very simple preparation based on heavy cream which is thickened with gelatin. It is usually accompanied with red fruits, although we can experiment with other alternatives such as mango, pistachios, coffee, or whatever our imagination suggests!
Amazing gianduja tiramisu
Gianduja is a hazelnut and chocolate cream originating from Piemonte, a region located in northern Italy that boasts the world’s highest quality production of that dried fruit. Therefore, despite deviating from the classic recipe, this gianduja tiramisu honors one of the many noble products of the vast Italian gastronomy.
Greek Easter bread “tsoureki”
“Tsoureki” is the name of a spicy Greek bread, also known in Turkey as “Paskalya Çöreği” (literally “Easter bread”) and in Armenia as “Choreg”. It is a tradition to bake it in every home for Easter and its typical braided shape represents the Holy Trinity. However, as it is a very tasty and appreciated bread, it is common to find it throughout the year in bakeries.
Chestnut and chocolate dessert
This is an unusual autumn dessert that stands out for the combination of chestnuts and chocolate, which are mixed creating a velvety and very creamy texture. With this recipe we can also adjust the amount of sugar, either by choosing the type of chocolate according to the desired amount of cocoa, or by using pure cocoa and sugar or xylitol.
Best sugar-free carob muffins
Have you tried carob? It’s a pod with a very important nutritional value and a very pleasant flavor, reminiscent of chocolate. It can be consumed whole as a snack or ground into flour, and in some countries a molasses without added sugar is also produced from it. This recipe of sugar-free carob muffins is perfect for using both flour and molasses, getting in this way a healthy and nutritious snack.
