Ep 12. Festive Desserts

In this episode of Giada At Home, Giada De Laurentiis is getting ready for the holiday season by making some delicious festive desserts. She starts off with a classic Italian sweet treat, torrone, which is a nougat candy filled with toasted almonds and honey. Giada also whips up a raspberry cake roll with a decadent mascarpone filling that's perfect for impressing guests at a holiday party.

Next, Giada takes on the challenge of making homemade candy canes from scratch. She shows the viewers step-by-step how to prepare and pull the hot candy to get the classic candy cane shape. To make the candy canes even more festive, Giada adds peppermint extract and red food coloring.

For those who prefer a chocolatey dessert, Giada makes chocolate biscotti with an orange twist. She uses orange zest and orange liqueur to infuse the delicious chocolate biscotti with a bright citrusy flavor. To finish off the dish, Giada dips the biscotti in melted chocolate and sprinkles with festive holiday sprinkles.

Finally, Giada makes a showstopping yule log cake, also known as a "bûche de Noël". She demonstrates how to create a sponge cake rolled with a chocolate buttercream filling that is then decorated to look like a log. Giada adds some festive touches to the dessert by incorporating meringue mushrooms and sugared cranberries.

Throughout the episode, Giada shares her tips and tricks for making these desserts look and taste amazing. She also provides ideas for different variations and flavor combinations so viewers can get creative and personalize their own festive desserts. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Giada At Home's Festive Desserts has something for everyone.