Do you believe it is possible to “fall in love” with an inanimate object? In this case a “food object? Well, it happened to me the first time I bit into an “Ines Rosales Torta” a few years ago. To this day these uniquely crisp sweet olive oil tortas from Seville, Spain are at the top of my indulgent food list. From the style of the packaging to the savory-sweet crispness these tortas appeal to every one of my senses. They are full of rustic charm & rare combinations of flavors. Originally they made and sold just the Sweet Olive Oil Tortas, but now have flavors such as Seville Orange, Rosemary & Thyme, Cinnamon and Sesame & Sea Salt. Perfect as they are, they are very well suited to a bit of embellishment (previous blog on Ines Rosales).
I had been thinking for a while that a drizzle of really rich dark chocolate & a sprinkle of pistachios would take these tortas to a whole new level of goodness for a special celebration. On New Year’s Eve I pulled out my stash, got out the chocolate & nuts and brought this idea to life.
This is so easy and so elegant.
1. Spread 6 Ines Rosales Tortas out on a sheet pan covered with parchment.
2. Melt 3.5 ounces of good quality dark chocolate (Green & Black’s Organic is a good one) in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of good butter (Kerrygold is my favorite) over low heat until chocolate is completely melted & silky. Roughly chop pistachios.
3. Here is what you do. Drizzle chocolate……..
…Sprinkle pistachios….
….take a bite…and fall in love.
These large (5 to 6 inches in diameter) round tortas (cracker-like flatbreads) come individually wrapped in printed waxed paper in packages of 6. They are a bit pricey…anywhere from $4.50 to $6.00 per package. I first found them at Whole Foods but you can also purchase them online of course.
This sounds like a perfect dessert: sinful but not too rich, and not overly sweet. So beautiful!
Your description perfectly describes these discs of joy!
these were such wonderful treats on New Years Eve, and the following Day with coffee. Love the flakiness of Rosales pastry.
Well everything was pretty wonderful on New Year’s Eve at your and Bill’s house…just everything!
I got lucky enough to try these and they were muy delicioso! You turned one of my favorite treats into WOW!
I will make some for our next family gathering….very special and easy.
yum yum or is that jum jum?
Oh my goodness, that looks so good and guess what, I have these tortas! Would you believe that I found them at an Italian market in Portland. So happy to see this post. 🙂
Aren’t these tortas just the best thing ever? I am as you can tell a bit obsessed and have been for a few years now. Thanks for stopping by Karen and stay warm.
wow….looks so yummy….and so easy….a must try….thx!!!
Barbara thanks for stopping by. These really are just the perfect “adult” dessert…also would be good with homemade ice cream. Love to you. T
Those look incredible, and easy! Thanks for sharing — they might be the first thing I make in my new kitchen :-).
Kim, I so appreciate your nice comment. No dessert could be easier than these and oh so good as well. Let me know how your version turns out.
Wow! this looks and sounds absolutely amazing! Looks like something I’m going to have to try and make but I have a feeling it wont look like that. 🙂
This looks like something that would make me lose all self control and eat every last bite! YUM! 🙂
Wow. These look wonderful!! I see the tortas at the store but have yet to try them… now I know to pick up a package! Thanks 🙂
this is the kind of dessert that makes people “fall in love” outstanding.