By Chef Vincent Tropepe 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine sugar 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (scant 1/2 cup) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons espresso powder Step 1 Preheat the oven to 225°. Line a large […]
Baking Recipes
By Chef Vincent Tropepe 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 eggs, lightly beaten Chocolate Frosting (recipe to follow) Step 1 Preheat the oven to […]
White Chocolate Layer Cake with Orange Filling by Chef Vincent Troeppe
Milk Chocolate Tart with Pretzel Crust by Chef Vincent Tropepe
By Chef Vincent Tropepe 1 pound hazelnuts 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 2/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 pound phyllo dough 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups honey Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the nuts on a baking […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe ½ cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup white sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (4 ounce) jar pureed prunes baby food 2 eggs Method Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Ingredients 1 1/2 Cup Raw Almonds, divided 1 Cup all purpose flour 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp kosher salt 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 Cup brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1/2 Tsp Almond Extract Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Ingredients 1 1/4 cups white wheat flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/4 cup unsalted butter, […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Ingredients 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 small apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon whiskey, optional 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional Procedure Position a rack […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe CRANBERRY GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES Ingredients 6 ounces plain goat cheese softened for an hour at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese softened for an hour at room temperature ¾ cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon Sriracha ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons currants* 2 tablespoons dried cranberries* 2 tablespoons golden raisins* 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Instructions […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: @chefvtropepe Yields: 36 Cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon milk […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe Yields 8 Servings Ingredients Ingredient 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon salt â…› teaspoon ground […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe Ingredients 3 Tbs. green tea leaves 4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup mild honey 6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. table salt 2 large eggs 1 […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe INGREDIENTS 4 firm pears of any variety cored, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup of unsalted butter melted 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Powdered sugar […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram @chefvtropepe Yields: 30 cookies INGREDIENTS 1 roll of refrigerated pie dough 5 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced finely 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch FOR THE STREUSEL TOPPING 2 1/4 cups all […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe  Ingredients For the crust 5 oz. amaretti cookies 1-3/4 oz. (3-1/2 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp. kosher salt For the praline 1/4 cup slivered almonds (1 oz.) Nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup granulated sugar For the semifreddo 1 lb. sweet red […]
How the iconic Italian dessert takes on new forms from top bakeries By Chef Vincent Tropepe The Italian Rainbow cookies are generally referred to a long list of aliases some of which are, Italian Flag Cookies, Napoleon cookies, seven layer cookies, seven layer cake, tri – color cookies and […]
Coconut Cake Recipe Ingredients 6 Eggs 360 gms. Sugar 420 gms. Wheat Flour 250 ml. Orange Juice, Freshly pressed 18 gms. Baking Powder 100 gms. Shredded Coconut For the Syrup: 1 Litre Milk 500 gms. Coconut Milk 500 gms. Condensed Milk Directions Preheat oven at 170 degrees centigrade. Beat the […]
Tarte Tatin Recipe Ingredients 2 Kg, Apples 250 gms., Powdered Sugar 100 gms. + 40 gms., Butter 1 sheet, all butter Puff Pastry Cinnamon Powder Directions Peel and core apples, then cut them into fourths. Make the caramel sauce in a pan that’s high enough to also accommodate the tart: […]
Orange Cake Recipe Ingredients 160 gms. Powdered Sugar 160 gms. Butter, softened, plus more for cake pan 4 Egg whites and yolk, separated 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 160 gms. Refined Flour, sifted, plus more for cake pan Zest and Juice of 1 Orange Directions Preheat oven to 180 degrees […]