Olive Oil Quatre Quarts with Fresh Fruit

Olive Oil Quatre Quarts with Fresh Fruit

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Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan (preferably with a removable bottom)
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan, preferably one with a removable bottom.

Measure Ingredients:

  • Weigh the eggs in their shells to determine the weight (approximately 6 ounces for 3 large eggs).
  • Weigh out equal amounts (6 ounces each) of sugar, flour, and olive oil based on the egg weight.

Prepare the Batter:

  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the olive oil slowly into the sugar until fully absorbed.
  • Beat on high for a few minutes to create a fluffy mixture.
  • Add the egg yolks and beat vigorously until well blended.
  • Gradually add the flour in quarters, incorporating fully each time.
  • Add the vanilla extract (and almond extract if using), and stir to combine.
  • Set mixture aside.

Beat Egg Whites:

  • Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat with clean beaters to soft peaks.
  • Sprinkle reserved sugar (about 2 tablespoons) over the whites and continue beating to stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter with a spatula until thoroughly combined.

Assemble and Bake:

  • Pour half the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Distribute about three-quarters of the chopped fruit over the batter.
  • Top with the remaining batter and distribute the remaining fruit over the top.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until the cake is golden brown, the sides pull away from the pan, and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a cake rack before removing from the pan.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this cake with a light dessert wine like Moscato d’Asti or a sweet Riesling to complement the fruity flavors and moist texture.

Nutrition values

Calories: 320 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 20 g
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Course; Dessert / Fruit
Cuisine; French

Decadent Chocolate Puff Pastry

Decadent Chocolate Puff Pastry

Makes 3½ lbs of dough
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Equipment

  • Stand mixer with hook and paddle attachments
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a hook, stir together the ice-cold water and salt.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, bread flour, and softened butter.
  • Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.

Prepare the Cocoa Butter Block:

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, mix the chilled butter with the Dutch cocoa powder.
  • Transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a 7″ x 10″ rectangle.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until solid, about 1 hour.

Laminate the Dough:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12″ x 18″ rectangle.
  • Use a pastry brush to dust excess flour from both sides of the dough.
  • Place the cocoa butter block onto the short end of the rectangle.
  • Fold the other side of the dough up and over the butter.
  • Pinch the dough edges to encase the butter.
  • Working from one short end of the rectangle, use a rolling pin to press into the dough to soften the butter, using a rocking motion between ridges to lengthen the dough.
  • Roll the dough into a 10″ x 24″ rectangle.
  • Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Repeat Laminations:

  • With one short side of the rectangle facing you, roll the dough into a 10″ x 24″ rectangle.
  • Fold the dough into thirds, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the rolling, folding, and chilling process 3 more times.
  • Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before using.
  • The dough can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

 
Pair this pastry with a rich dessert wine such as a Port or a late-harvest Zinfandel to complement the deep chocolate flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 210 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 13 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Course; Chocolate / Pastry
Cuisine; French
Diets; Vegetarian

French Apple Croustade

French Apple Croustade

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Equipment

  • 4-qt. saucepan
  • 1-quart saucepan
  • 10″ springform pan
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Match

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Apple Filling:

  • Melt 4 tbsp. butter in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add ½ cup granulated sugar, salt, and apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • Pull pan from heat and add armagnac; carefully ignite with a match.
  • Return to heat and cook until flames subside and liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes; let cool.

Assemble and Bake the Tart:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Grease a 10″ springform pan with butter; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a 1-qt. saucepan; keep warm.
  • Lay 1 sheet phyllo on a work surface; brush with some melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tsp. granulated sugar.
  • Fit into prepared pan, allowing corners of dough to hang over edges.
  • Repeat using 3 more sheets phyllo, laying each sheet at a 45° turn from the last.
  • Spread apples over dough in an even layer.
  • Cut remaining sheets of phyllo in quarters.
  • Working with 1 piece at a time, pinch at the center and flip over, so that the corners are pulled together and facing up; place over top of tart.
  • Repeat with remaining pieces phyllo until top of tart is covered.
  • Drizzle with remaining melted butter; bake until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes.
  • Let tart cool completely in the pan, then unmold and transfer to a serving platter.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this dessert with a sweet white wine, such as Sauternes or a late-harvest Riesling, to complement the rich flavors of the apples and the buttery phyllo dough.

Nutrition values

Calories: 440 kcal | koolhydraten: 54 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 23 g | Suiker: 33 g
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Course; Dessert / Fruit / Pie
Cuisine; French
Diets; Vegetarian

Traditional Gascon Flan

Traditional Gascon Flan

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Equipment

  • 10″ pie plate
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Butter and flour a 10″ pie plate, then set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and kosher salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
  • Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate.
  • Bake until browned in places, puffed in the center, and set around the edges, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair this flan with a sweet white wine such as Sauternes or a chilled late harvest Riesling.

Nutrition values

Calories: 230 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 18 g
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Course; Dessert
Cuisine; French

Peanut Butter Crunch Protein Brownies

Peanut Butter Crunch Protein Brownies

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Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • 8×8 baking dish
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a blender or food processor.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, chocolate whey protein powder (or plant-based protein powder), unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut flour, peanut butter, baking stevia, baking powder, and unsweetened almond milk.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • The batter should be thick and chocolatey.
  • Spray an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray and pour the batter into the dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with chopped peanuts.
  • Bake at 350⁰ F for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Cut into 9 pieces and enjoy.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair these brownies with a rich dessert wine like Port or a sweet, creamy wine like Baileys Irish Cream.

Nutrition values

Calories: 191 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 14 g | Vet: 11 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Coconut Almond Protein Donuts

Coconut Almond Protein Donuts

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Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Donut pan
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

Donuts

Icing

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla whey protein powder omit for dairy-free

Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • In a blender, grind the oats into a flour.
  • Add the remaining donut ingredients (almond flour/meal, vanilla whey protein powder, egg whites, almond extract, baking powder, and stevia packet) to the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray and pour the batter into 4 of the molds.
  • Bake at 350⁰ F for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • While the donuts are cooling, make the icing by mixing the coconut oil and vanilla whey protein powder in a bowl until smooth.
  • Once the donuts are fully cooled, drizzle the icing on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Enjoy!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair these donuts with a light, refreshing wine like a Moscato or a sparkling wine.

Nutrition values

Calories: 110 kcal | koolhydraten: 6 g | Eiwitten: 11 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Course; Dessert / Nuts
Cuisine; American

Carrot Cake Protein Truffles

Carrot Cake Protein Truffles

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • refrigerator

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the white chocolate: vanilla whey protein powder (or plant-based protein powder), coconut flour, almond butter, pureed carrots, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and stevia packet.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • The mixture should be very thick and difficult to stir.
  • Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour to thicken further.
  • Microwave the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time until just barely melted.
  • Using your hands, mold the carrot cake batter into 6 balls.
  • Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating the truffles entirely.
  • Place the truffles back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to solidify the chocolate.
  • Enjoy!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair these truffles with a sweet dessert wine like a Late Harvest Riesling or a light, fruity Moscato.

Nutrition values

Calories: 111 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Cake / Dessert
Cuisine; American

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Toaster Strudels

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Toaster Strudels

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Equipment

  • Pot or pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Baking sheet
  • brush

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • Peel and dice the apple.
  • Combine the diced apple, water, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, and stevia packets in a pot or pan.
  • Let the mixture simmer on the stove for 6-7 minutes, until the apples are soft.
  • Drain the apples to remove any excess water.
  • Lay the egg roll wrappers on a flat surface.
  • Place 2 tbsp of the cooked apple mixture inside each one.
  • Wrap tightly and place each on a sprayed baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of each roll with coconut oil (you will only need 1/2 tbsp in total).
  • This allows the wraps to crisp in the oven.
  • Dust the tops with more cinnamon and stevia.
  • Bake at 350⁰ F for 13-15 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and enjoy warm.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair these strudels with a sweet, light wine like a Riesling or a sparkling cider.

Nutrition values

Calories: 88 kcal | koolhydraten: 17 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 2 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Dessert / Fruit
Cuisine; American
Diets; Dairy-Free

Pumpkin Swirl Protein Cheesecake

Pumpkin Swirl Protein Cheesecake

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • blender or food processor
  • Pie pan
  • Knife

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all of the crust ingredients: almond meal/flour, coconut oil, almond butter, and sugar-free syrup.
  • Mix well.
  • Press the crust mixture firmly into the base of a pie pan, ensuring it binds together.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend all of the cheesecake ingredients: plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 fat cream cheese, whole eggs, egg whites, vanilla whey protein powder, and baking stevia.
  • Pour this mixture over the prepared crust.
  • In a separate bowl, mix all of the pumpkin swirl ingredients: canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, unsweetened almond milk, and baking stevia.
  • Dollop the pumpkin swirl mixture on top of the cheesecake batter and use a knife to create a swirl pattern.
  • Bake the cheesecake at 350⁰ F for 60 minutes.
  • Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Cut into 8 slices and enjoy.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair this cheesecake with a light dessert wine like a Late Harvest Riesling or a Moscato.

Nutrition values

Calories: 288 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Cake / Dessert
Cuisine; American
Diets; Gluten-Free

Fresh Peach Almond Biscotti

Fresh Peach Almond Biscotti

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Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grind the oats into a flour using a blender or food processor.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, spelt flour (or buckwheat flour), whole egg, egg white, coconut oil, chopped almonds, baking powder, baking soda, baking stevia, and chopped peach.
  • Mix until the batter is thick and holds its form.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spoon the biscotti batter onto the parchment paper, spreading it out evenly to about 1.5 inches thick.
  • Bake at 350⁰ F for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and slice the biscotti into 8 pieces.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 275⁰ F (135⁰ C).
  • Flip the biscotti on their sides and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Flip each biscotti onto its other side and bake for another 15 minutes at 275⁰ F.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Enjoy!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair these biscotti with a sweet dessert wine like Vin Santo or a light, refreshing Moscato d’Asti.

Nutrition values

Calories: 82 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 3 g | Suiker: 2 g
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