tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45351958680334181912024-02-19T05:08:01.845+01:00Berry Lovelyberry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-51313708566354973262014-12-17T20:30:00.000+01:002014-12-18T01:17:37.784+01:00Spiced Chocolate-Date Cake
Today I have an easy-to-make chocolate lover's cake for you. I added dates which makes it wonderfully moist, even after a few days. Spices such as cinnamon and gingerbread spice make it perfect for Christmas time. Since it doesn't contain flour, it is also gluten-free.
Spiced Chocolate-Date Cake
250 g dark chocolate
175 g butter
150 g dried dates (pitted), finely chopped
5 eggs
125 g berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-22544185423229479832014-11-17T23:07:00.001+01:002014-11-17T23:07:02.236+01:00Blackberry Hazelnut Muffins
These delightful little muffins are very quick and easy to bake, and they burst with flavors. The blackberries give them a nice tartness, and their taste also goes very well with the hazelnuts. You can either use fresh or frozen blackberries. If you plan to use frozen berries, you don't have to thaw them beforehand.
You can also substitute with other berries or nuts, so change them up and berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-61255497070474240272014-07-28T21:22:00.001+02:002022-07-15T14:20:42.765+02:00Raspberry-Almond Tart
Rarely have I made a recipe I saw on another blog immediately. This one I even made twice on the same week. It is just so good. It looks like a regular raspberry tart, but the almond cream makes all the difference. The buttery crust, the sweet frangipane and the creamy pastry cream make the perfect bed for fresh picked raspberries. What a dream! I was fortunate enough to have lots of berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-34088793398045523902014-06-27T21:20:00.000+02:002014-06-27T22:21:29.097+02:00Strawberry-Mascarpone Cake
The always favorite pair of strawberry and chocolate come together again in this cake. A chocolate cake is topped with a fruity strawberry mascarpone cream, topped with beautiful fresh strawberries and a strawberry sauce, which oozes down the cake. Mmmmm .... a real summer delight.
Strawberry-Mascarpone Cake
- makes one 18-cm (7-inch) round cake -
chocolate cake:
2 eggs
30 g sugar
25 g berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-91217800035558430482014-02-14T16:13:00.000+01:002014-02-14T23:46:17.997+01:00Cherry-Mascarpone Cake
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! This cake combines two of my Valentine's Day favorites: chocolate and cherries. It's not difficult to make, but still looks very special. It also comes in a small size, which makes for a perfect Valentine's Dessert for you and your sweetheart.
Cherry-Mascarpone Cake
(makes one 18 cm (7-inch) round cake)
chocolate sponge:
2 medium eggs
pinch of berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-43406532354065943642014-01-20T19:56:00.002+01:002020-01-15T12:55:13.059+01:00No-Bake Lime Cheesecake
If you are like me and miss summertime right now, this no-bake cheesecake is a great dessert to bring a little sunshine on your plate. The oatmeal cookie crust tastes especially good and is a great base for the very fresh and creamy tasting quark-mascarpone cream.
No-Bake Lime Cheesecake
200 g oatmeal cookies
100 g butter
5 sheets of gelatin
500 g quark (if not available you can use berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-55642907603963140142013-12-24T12:54:00.000+01:002013-12-26T00:30:22.503+01:00Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) and a Merry Christmas!
Zimtsterne (Cinnamon-Stars) are a form of traditional treats that are associated with Christmas. You will find it in almost every household in Germany around this time of the year. It is a relatively simple and fun recipe, and the ingredients are also quite easy to obtain. Baking them is a good reason for a family to gather and celebrate the holidays.
Speaking of which, we have reached yet berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-43655615763368582812013-11-28T19:18:00.000+01:002013-11-30T22:25:18.377+01:00Amarena Cupcakes
The cupcakes I have made for you today, are a real treat. Amarena cherries are very popular in Germany, especially the amarena ice-cream sundae is a favorite flavor in gelaterias. Here I combined the cherries with almonds, as those two really complement each other, since Amarena cherries are soaked in Amaretto, an almond liquor. The topping is made with heavy cream instead of buttercream, berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-16992949895887914822013-09-12T15:32:00.000+02:002013-09-14T22:22:05.051+02:00Strawberry Yoghurt Cake with Matcha Sponge
I was surprised to see that local strawberries are still available. I had this cake on my to-do list for some time, and even it is more a summer cake I went ahead and made it.
The sponge cake is flavored with matcha tea, which works well with the strawberries. I would probably use more matcha the next time, since the taste didn't come through very much. The yoghurt mousse is nice and berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-5077658687499956922013-08-14T15:37:00.003+02:002020-01-15T12:56:37.386+01:00Raspberry Quark-Cream Cake
This cake is wonderful for every raspberry lover. Beautiful raspberries lay on a light quark-cream on top of a soft almond flavored cake. Unfortunately the raspberry season was very short here this year, but this cake would also taste great with blackberries or blueberries. Make sure to reserve enough time for cooling.
Raspberry Quark-Cream Cake
- makes one 26 cm (10-inch) round cake -
berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-30549443547462339772013-08-05T19:34:00.000+02:002014-07-31T13:23:18.357+02:00Mixed Berry and Hazelnut Dacquoise for my 4th Blog Anniversary!
This post marks the fourth anniversary of Berry Lovely. As with every anniversary I always make a berry cake. This time it is a hazelnut dacquoise filled with a mascarpone berry cream and topped with some beautiful fresh berries from our garden.
Make sure to give enough time for cooling, since it will make it easier to cut. You can also make this cake with a single berry of your choice, likeberry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-19881591328573688412013-07-30T17:12:00.000+02:002013-07-31T00:07:38.000+02:00Aperol Spritz Sorbet
We are having quite the heat wave in Germany right now. So, instead of tea I like to spend the afternoon with one of my favorite summer drinks, the Aperol Spritz. I love the flavors of sweet oranges, bitter Aperol and sparkling prosecco and wanted to put them together into a fruity sorbet. The sorbet turned out really refreshing with just a hint of bitter. A perfect snack for a hot summer berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-90672791944214445322013-07-21T21:19:00.002+02:002020-01-15T13:00:05.595+01:00Strawberry-Almond Tartlets with Sour-Cream and Chocolate Topping
I hope you are having a great summer weekend. I have the perfect treat for a lazy sunny afternoon for you today. Strawberries, chocolate and cream - all combined in some wonderful tartlets. The tartlet shells contain both ground almonds and chopped almonds, and can be prepared in advance. The topping uses both heavy cream and sour cream, which gives it a nice tang. Enjoy!
berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-69203453631826256212013-06-30T21:37:00.000+02:002013-07-03T15:33:01.838+02:00Rhubarb-Strawberry Streuseltaler
Germany is famous for its "Streuselkuchen". We also love to put streusel, a sweet crumble topping, on fruit pies, cheesecakes and tarts. One item you can find in almost every bakery is the "Streuseltaler". Basically a free form tart from yeast dough topped with a huge amount of streusel, sometimes filled with custard and often with a sugar glaze. It's a great snack to take away.
Often berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-3416020993410628842013-05-30T14:03:00.001+02:002014-07-31T13:23:51.835+02:00Rote Grütze (Red Fruit Pudding) and a trip to the island of Sylt
Today I have a traditional German dessert for you, and it's the Rote Grütze. It is basically a fruit pudding thickened with tapioca pearls, and sometimes corn starch. You can use your favorite fruits and berries for this. The most popular choice is a mix of cherries, currants, strawberries and raspberries.
Rote Grütze is probably the most popular dessert on the island of Sylt, situated in berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-79259928473380282572013-05-18T21:18:00.000+02:002013-05-18T23:19:25.480+02:00Rhubarb Cheesecake Muffins
Spring came quite late this year in Germany; our garden was still covered in snow six weeks ago, and I was worried when we would finally get to see the first rhubarb. Once the snow was gone, everything started growing in a hurry. My beloved rhubarb grew very nicely, and after a few weeks I was already able to harvest some for my baking.
Rhubarb is a very good ingredient for making berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-288957010796191842013-04-25T12:45:00.002+02:002013-04-25T12:47:12.793+02:00Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Petits Fours
Finally spring has arrived here in Germany. It's about time, I don't remember when we still had snow in April. Within 2 weeks the landscape changed from grey and white to pretty greens and spring colors. Trees are starting to bloom and we can finally sit outside to have a nice cup of tea. Inspired by the starting blossoms I made some cherry blossom petits fours.
I was lucky to find some berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-21843234308413861802013-03-23T19:30:00.000+01:002020-01-15T13:00:21.276+01:00Mini Angel Food Cakes topped with Advocaat
Something that is very popular in Germany around Easter is "Advocaat". It is a liqueur made with egg yolks, and is often used in cakes and desserts. People also drink it straight, usually in chocolate shot glasses.
It is widely available in Germany in supermarkets or from Artisan manufactures. Many people also make their own. I have never tried it, but I found a recipe for homemade Advocaatberry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-63829388804262199032013-02-20T21:00:00.000+01:002013-02-21T00:15:18.137+01:00White Chocolate - Raspberry Mousse Cakes
I made those little cakes for Valentine's Day. They have a very silky texture and every bite tastes like a kiss. My husband loves white chocolate and I love raspberries, so it was the perfect pairing.
Both mousses taste very good together, one sweet and creamy, and the other more tart and fruity. I wish I would have made some more, but I just made two this time.
To make the berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-2949527982192674082013-02-07T13:14:00.002+01:002013-02-15T21:42:41.405+01:00Linzer Tartlets for Valentine's Day
Are you in search for something cute to bake for Valentines Day. Then maybe these little Linzer tartlets are for you. The dough is really flavorful with lots of hazelnuts and a good amount of Kirsch. They are filled with raspberry preserves, but fell free to use any jam your sweetheart favors.
The tartlets can be baked a few days before, as they store well. So, how about slipping some of berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-36049749161310238912013-01-31T21:47:00.000+01:002020-01-15T13:00:35.992+01:00Cappuccino-Mascarpone Cakes
French patisserie, especially entremets always hold a fascination for me. They are so delicate, so elegant, so perfect. When you run your dessert fork through it, you can see those different layers, each with a unique taste and texture. They take some time to make, but it's well worth it. In the end even the serving temperature can affect the tasting experience. So I have decided to try berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-13270468273912058662013-01-23T18:54:00.003+01:002020-01-15T13:00:54.799+01:00BAKED Chocolate Brownies and a wedding gift idea
I made Brownies, not any kind of brownies, the famous BAKED Chocolate Brownies. Praises for them are all over the internet. Lots of people have called them the best brownies ever. So, this was the best recipe for the occasion.
The occasion was my cousin's wedding in December. No, I didn't make them as a wedding cake, even though they taste great. And here comes the idea. My cousin's best berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-53518205816584278872012-12-31T17:03:00.003+01:002012-12-31T19:18:13.112+01:00My 5 most popular posts of 2012 and a Happy New Year!
I wish you all a very Happy New Year for 2013! Have a great time tonight and hope to see you back here next year. In the meantime here are the 5 most read posts from Berry Lovely in 2012.
5. Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
Definitely one of my favorite cakes of this year. The tangy yoghurt mousse, rich chocolate mousse and fruity raspberries make a perfect combination.
4. Blackberry berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-87173356012045047052012-12-24T14:35:00.004+01:002012-12-31T17:00:02.880+01:00Vanilla Kipferl and a Merry Christmas!
Vanilla Kipferl are one of the most traditional Christmas cookies in Germany. You can probably find them at every German household this time of the year. So, this is the perfect cookie to wish you and your families all to enjoy a wonderful Christmas.
Vanilla Kipferl
- makes about 30 cookies -
50 g ground almonds, roasted
1 Vanilla Bean
100 g butter, cold
50 g powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4535195868033418191.post-44896871752584059352012-12-16T21:30:00.000+01:002020-01-15T14:37:12.190+01:00Chocolate Mousse - Passion Fruit Cake
Are you still looking for an impressive, but not too difficult cake for Christmas? This could be the one! I made it a few weeks ago, just for me and my husband, in a smaller version. We loved it so much, that I will make it again to bring to our Christmas dinner. For a more Christmas style decoration you can use star cookie cutters in different sizes.
With a little practice this cake is berry lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03059281524577617180noreply@blogger.com