To prepare the cocoa and hazelnut pastiera, start with the cocoa shortcrust pastry: pour the sifted flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter from the fridge into pieces into the mixer (1); run it to ...

Cocoa butter is a versatile product that has been popularized for its cosmetic uses and can be found in skin creams and hair conditioners. You can even purchase it as simply an unrefined block.

Some people suggest that cocoa butter can improve skin health and appearance and may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, research into these benefits is limited. People have used ...