Homemade Galette des Rois – King cake

The stuffing was going to be crème damande, not frangipane. There is a lot of confusion between the two, so heres the difference: crème damande almond cream is a simple mix of butter, sugar, ground almonds, and eggs, more or less in equal parts. Frangipane, on the other hand, is a blend of crème damande [...]

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Torrone di Cremona – Christmas dessert recipe

Torrone di Cremona 1-1/2 cups honey 3 cups blanched almonds 1-1/2 cups hazelnuts 1-1/4 cups sugar 3 egg whites Grated rind of 1 lemon via Solo Dolci–Torrone.

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