Sofa Desserts
Sanremo week is one of those moments that, year after year, manages to bring everyone together, thanks to the songs, the more or less original sparkling outfits and the side contests that surround the music event. Some people have watched the Festival since they were children, while others have discovered it more recently; some comment loudly on everything, others watch it distractedly, but sitting on the sofa with the right people and something good to eat is something everyone can agree on.
After preparing savoury snacks and pizzettas, there’s no need for elaborate desserts or complicated recipes, just simple sweets that can be cut into slices or squares, ready to be kept on the coffee table next to the sofa or enjoyed with nothing more than a paper napkin in hand, night after night.
Sofa desserts are exactly that: comforting, practical and easy to prepare even in advance. Perfect for sharing without too much formality and for eating with your hands, perhaps between one song and the next comment. Loaf cakes, ring cakes and soft sponges are ideal because they keep well for several days and retain their softness, accompanying the entire Festival week without any stress.
A classic sponge cake, a marbled cocoa and vanilla ring cake or a traditional apple cake are examples of desserts that smell like home and instantly make you feel at ease. Loved by both adults and children, they don’t require elaborate fillings and can be prepared in the afternoon using Ar.pa yeasts and cake mixes, filling the air with that unmistakable aroma of a special evening.
Muffins, cupcakes and baked brownies are also great allies: they’re easy to portion and everyone can grab their own, with no need for plates or cutlery. Alternatively, spoon desserts such as crema catalana, tiramisu and custards can be kept in the fridge and taken out at just the right moment, although in this case we recommend small, easy-to-handle portions that don’t require a table.
During the Sanremo show, dessert becomes part of the ritual: a slice while listening to a favourite song, a distracted bite during the commentary, a second helping at the end of the evening. It’s a simple way to make the moment warmer and more convivial, bringing friends and family together to enjoy an evening of music and sweetness, without going crazy in a race against time in the kitchen.
If you think about it, aren’t sofa desserts really just small treats to accompany one of the most loved weeks of winter? And even though the songs change every year, the pleasure of sharing something good and spending an evening together always stays the same.
After preparing savoury snacks and pizzettas, there’s no need for elaborate desserts or complicated recipes, just simple sweets that can be cut into slices or squares, ready to be kept on the coffee table next to the sofa or enjoyed with nothing more than a paper napkin in hand, night after night.
Sofa desserts are exactly that: comforting, practical and easy to prepare even in advance. Perfect for sharing without too much formality and for eating with your hands, perhaps between one song and the next comment. Loaf cakes, ring cakes and soft sponges are ideal because they keep well for several days and retain their softness, accompanying the entire Festival week without any stress.
A classic sponge cake, a marbled cocoa and vanilla ring cake or a traditional apple cake are examples of desserts that smell like home and instantly make you feel at ease. Loved by both adults and children, they don’t require elaborate fillings and can be prepared in the afternoon using Ar.pa yeasts and cake mixes, filling the air with that unmistakable aroma of a special evening.
Muffins, cupcakes and baked brownies are also great allies: they’re easy to portion and everyone can grab their own, with no need for plates or cutlery. Alternatively, spoon desserts such as crema catalana, tiramisu and custards can be kept in the fridge and taken out at just the right moment, although in this case we recommend small, easy-to-handle portions that don’t require a table.
During the Sanremo show, dessert becomes part of the ritual: a slice while listening to a favourite song, a distracted bite during the commentary, a second helping at the end of the evening. It’s a simple way to make the moment warmer and more convivial, bringing friends and family together to enjoy an evening of music and sweetness, without going crazy in a race against time in the kitchen.
If you think about it, aren’t sofa desserts really just small treats to accompany one of the most loved weeks of winter? And even though the songs change every year, the pleasure of sharing something good and spending an evening together always stays the same.