Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania

Irina Georgescu · Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania

To me, this dessert has the resonance of the elegant world of our royal family. Queen Marie of Romania was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria and she was born in Kent, England. One of their family homes outside Bucharest was the marvellous Peles Castle, built in a flamboyant Renaissance-revival style. I can imagine this decadent dessert being served there after a long dinner due to its light yet velvety texture, just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. If you don't want to make your own pastry, you can use 2 x 320g (11½oz) ready-rolled puff pastry sheets.