Originally from Asia, bergamot has adapted perfectly to the Mediterranean climate of Calabria, producing fruits bursting with sunshine and flavor. At Lucangeli, we are committed to selecting the best bergamots to extract their full flavor potential.
To discover all the subtlety of this fruit, we offer our bergamot sweetness , ideal for enhancing your desserts or summer salads.
Original recipes based on bergamot
Bergamot is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many summer recipes. Its tangy, refreshing flavor adds a touch of originality to your dishes. Here are some bergamot-based recipe ideas to try this summer:
- Tuna tartare with bergamot: combine the freshness of tuna with the tangy flavor of bergamot for a light and balanced dish.
- Bergamot Fruit Salad: For a touch of freshness and originality, add a few drops of our bergamot sweetness to your fruit salad.
- Bergamot Cocktail: Revisit the famous spritz by adding a few drops of our bergamot olive oil for a fruity and tangy note.
Summer recipe ideas for Father's Day
To start your meal in style, we offer a light and delicate bergamot panna cotta, accompanied by slices of smoked salmon.
To make this recipe, you need:
- 30cl of liquid cream
- 1 sachet of powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- The juice of one lemon
- A few drops of bergamot olive oil
- 4 slices of smoked salmon
- A few fresh basil leaves
Heat the single cream in a saucepan, then add the powdered gelatin and mix well. Next, add the sugar, lemon juice, and a few drops of bergamot essential oil. Pour the mixture into glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the smoked salmon slices and a few basil leaves for the finishing touch.
A tasty dish: veal escalopes with bergamot
For the main course, we offer a recipe for veal with bergamot, perfect for wowing your guests on Father's Day.
For this recipe you will need:
- 4 veal escalopes
- 1 shallot
- 1 lemon
- 20cl of fresh cream
- A few drops of bergamot essential oil
- 2 tablespoons of bergamot balsamic vinegar
Brown the veal escalopes in a pan with a little olive oil . Set them aside on a plate and melt the chopped shallot in the pan. Add the lemon juice, crème fraîche, and drops of bergamot essential oil to the pan and mix well. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Return the escalopes to the pan, coat them with the sauce, and add the bergamot balsamic vinegar. Serve hot with grilled vegetables or a summer salad.
A sunny side dish: arugula, bergamot and parmesan salad
For a touch of freshness, make an arugula salad with Parmesan shavings, fresh bergamot segments, and a drizzle of Lucangeli olive oil . This light and fragrant salad will enhance your summer meals.
Summer sweets with bergamot: desserts and treats
Bergamot tart, freshness and elegance
Make a shortcrust pastry with flour, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Spread it in a tart pan and blind bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your bergamot mixture by mixing bergamot juice, sugar, crème fraîche, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the pre-baked pastry and bake for 30 minutes. Once the tart has cooled, enjoy it with a scoop of bergamot ice cream for an even cooler effect. Discover our selection of bergamot products to enhance your desserts.
Bergamot panna cotta with red fruit coulis
For a light, summery version, replace the lemon juice with bergamot juice in your traditional panna cotta recipe. Serve it with a red fruit coulis for a perfect blend of flavors. For a touch of originality, add a few zests of Lucangeli candied bergamot.
Chocolate and bergamot fondants
Melt dark chocolate with butter, then add bergamot zest. Then mix in eggs, sugar, and flour. Pour this mixture into individual molds and bake for 10 minutes. Once removed from the oven, let them cool before removing them from the mold and enjoying them with a bergamot crème anglaise. For best results, use our bergamot olive oil .
Discover new ways to cook with bergamot and indulge in original and delicious summer desserts and treats. Let yourself be inspired by the refined selection of Lucangeli products to enhance your creations.
Looking for a sensory and elegant summer? Explore our world and let Lucangeli bergamot enchant your summer tables.
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