Why pair bergamot olive oil with September desserts?
Pairing bergamot olive oil with September desserts wakes up your taste buds with a unique citrus note straight from the Calabrian terroir. This oil is made by milling fresh bergamot fruit together with the olives (not by adding flavouring), which gives it floral, zesty notes that transform pastry classics and fruit desserts alike. Drizzled over a fig salad, a peach tart or even plain yoghurt, it lifts every bite.
If you are curious, the bergamot olive oil, winner of the Épicures d'Argent 2023, is one to discover.
Three dessert ideas to lift with bergamot olive oil
1. Fresh fig salad, bergamot olive oil and crushed pistachios
In September, figs are at their peak. Cut them into quarters, add a few crushed pistachios and drizzle with bergamot olive oil. This simple dessert brings out the full power of the fruit and the freshness of the citrus.
- You can also discover how to pair bergamot with sweet spreads for more variety, such as the bergamot spread, Épicures d'Or 2024.
2. Roasted peaches, bergamot olive oil and honey
Roast peaches in the oven, coat them with a little honey and finish with a drizzle of bergamot oil just before serving. The match between the warm fruit and the zesty freshness is striking.
- For a festive version, add a few fresh mint leaves and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
3. Yoghurt cake reinvented with bergamot olive oil
Replace the neutral oil in your recipe with bergamot oil. The cake then takes on a Mediterranean dimension, ideal for an afternoon snack or a light end to a meal.
- Explore other ways to personalise your desserts with characterful Italian products, such as the sunny bergamot gift set.
How should you use bergamot olive oil in desserts?
How much to use and when to add it
- Always use the oil as a finishing touch, raw, after cooking or just before serving.
- Start with one teaspoon per portion, then adjust to your taste.
- For pastries, go for a mix of half bergamot olive oil and half mild oil if you want a more subtle result.
The fruits and flavours that work best
- Figs
- Peaches
- Apricots
- Citrus fruits (orange, lemon)
- Plain yoghurt
- Vanilla ice cream or fromage blanc
- Simple pastries (yoghurt cake, madeleines)
Pairing table: bergamot olive oil and September desserts
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One unique element: Calabrian bergamot, the star of the season
The Calabrian bergamot harvest starts in November, but bergamot olive oils, made by co-milling at the mill, are already available in September thanks to stock from the previous season. This Calabrian character earned the bergamot olive oil the Épicures d'Argent 2023 medal, a rare distinction for a flavoured oil.
To go further, discover how to personalise a bottle of olive oil and offer a unique experience at the table: create your design on the configurator.
Frequently asked questions
Which bergamot olive oil should you choose for a dessert?
Go for an oil made by co-milling fresh fruit and olives, with no added flavouring. The award-winning Épicures version brings a real aromatic edge.
Can you use bergamot olive oil for warm desserts?
Yes, but it is better to add it after cooking, to preserve its subtle aromas and zesty freshness.
Where can you buy a quality bergamot olive oil?
Turn to houses that specialise in the Calabrian terroir and co-extraction. For the full experience, explore the bergamot product selection.
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