Sweet Savory World
Welcome to Sweet Savory World — your home for Italian, French and American desserts, professional-style baking, and insider glimpses into la dolce vita.
I’m Nicole, an American living in Italy, and I’m here to share both the timeless classics of Italian pastry and the bold creativity of American baking. From panna cotta to cakes, from tiramisù to tarts—every recipe is designed to teach, inspire, and elevate your skills with detailed pastry courses and baking classes.
Whether you’re dreaming of taking a pastry chef course, exploring Italian baking classes online, or just want to make your desserts look (and taste) like they came from a pastry school—you're in the right place. My masterclass-style videos give you the confidence and structure to bake like a pro, right from home.
Sweet Savory World is more than food—it's about learning, discovery, and the joy of making something beautiful. Subscribe for elegant desserts, in-depth tutorials, and a taste of Italy… wherever you are.
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Easiest Moist Carrot Cake 🥕 You’ll Love with Light Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting | No Butter!
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/nJYhks-bQe0
This isn’t your average heavy carrot cake—it's baked in a 10×15 inch (25×38 cm) jelly roll pan, sliced into even layers, and stacked high with the dreamiest whipped cream, cream cheese frosting. No butter in sight, just a perfectly balanced, cloud-like cream that makes every bite irresistible.
Do you NEED a stand mixer? Absolutely not! A hand mixer will do just fine! A hand or stand mixer is mostly useful for whipping up the frosting :)
✨ Easy. Moist. Light. Perfect for any celebration (or just because).
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Soft, Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies | American Recipe
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/9qMjBjYRGpw
You can use store-bought chocolate chips, whichever type you prefer, but if you love dark chocolate as much as I do, I recommend chopping up a bar of 70% dark chocolate. 🍫
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Mont Blanc Chestnut Dessert 🌰 Famous (No-Bake ) French and Italian Recipe
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/GjOKasn0lmo
✨ Learn how to make one of the coziest autumn desserts ever—Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco in Italian). This chestnut dessert is named after the tallest peak in the Alps, and with its snowy whipped cream and chocolate topping, you can see why! We’ll start with a rich chestnut purée, then layer on silky cream and a touch of chocolate. There are so many versions of this classic, but today I’m sharing our favorite way to make it—simple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible. 🍂🍫🌰
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Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing with you a super simple rustic cookie popular in Italy: Wine Cookies (or, "Ciambelline al Vino"-- little donuts with wine).🥂
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/JHvKE9DVI7E
Made with just a few simple ingredients—flour, sugar, olive oil, wine, and Sambuca (optional)—these traditional cookies from Lazio are naturally dairy-free, easy to shape, and keep beautifully for weeks. Anise seeds are a popular variation and I've added them here!
Let me know in the comments what you think!
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Easy No-Bake Italian Semifreddo ❄️ with Chocolate & Nuts | Light & Easy Dessert
Check out my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/mOkPHlh2x8E
Craving something sweet but don’t want the heavy cream and eggs of a traditional semifreddo? I'm Nicole and today I’m sharing my lighter, easier take on the classic Italian dessert: Hazelnut & Chocolate Semifreddo ❄️ with 50% less fat than the classic recipes! 🍫🌰 If you don't like (or can't find) hazelnut butter, you can use smooth creamy peanut butter instead!
✔️ No-Bake Dessert – perfect for hot summer days or cozy fall evenings.
✔️ Light & Decadent – mousse-like texture without cream or eggs.
✔️ Simple Tricks – I’ll show you how to roast and peel hazelnuts quickly in the air fryer and stand mixer (yes, it works!). Plus, I’ll share how to use a milk frother to whip extra air into plain whole milk for that cloud-like finish. This is optional but really delivers a light mouthfeel!
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Easy Croque Monsieur 🔥 | Gourmet Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Check out my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/pzBKKbLcKgc
Hi guys! I'm Nicole and today I'm sharing with you how to make the world's most gourmet grilled ham and cheese sandwich: the Croque Monsieur of France!
This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crispy, cheesy toast layered with ham, melty Emmental or Gruyère, and a rich Mornay sauce (essentially, béchamel sauce with cheese).
Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a quick dinner, this is a classic French comfort food you can make at home in minutes.
Serve hot and golden brown, and enjoy the most gourmet ham and cheese toast you’ve ever had. And YES, you can also toast these sandwiches in the oven (it was just hot when I filmed this recipe, so I went with the pan method). Check out the video description for details on baking these guys in the oven.
💬 What’s your favorite way to elevate a ham and cheese sandwich? Let us know in the comments!
#sandwich #lunch #dinner #recipe #comfortfood
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Summer Lemon Muffins with a Secret 🍋 No Butter, Extra Flavor ✨
Check out my NEW video recipe: https://youtu.be/Dzo6pSOvrww
Soft, fragrant, and completely butter-free! Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or whenever you need a light yet indulgent treat! These Lemon Muffins stay extra soft and moist thanks to oil instead of butter—since oil remains liquid at room temperature, it creates a lighter, more tender texture in baked goods. But that’s not the only secret!
What makes these butter-free Lemon Muffins so soft and flavorful? 🤫 The secret is in the technique! This recipe uses a special ingredient combination (no buttermilk needed!) to give the muffins extra rise and that perfect bakery-style muffin top. The result? Light, moist, and bursting with citrus aroma!
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No-Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 🍍
Check out my NEW video recipe: https://youtu.be/cSXz4m1YMN0
Looking for an easy summer dessert you can make without turning on the oven?
This stovetop pineapple upside-down cake is light, moist, and cooked entirely in a skillet! 🍍
The base is a traditional sponge-style batter—an old-fashioned method—and steamed gently for a super soft texture. This is not a 'hack'—this is a traditional method for making cakes that really produces a soft, moist cake without butter or oil in the batter.
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