FAQ
- What is mascarpone cheese?
- What are cannoli?
- Do you carry gluten-free products?
- Are there minimum orders with your products?
- How does your shipping work?
- What is the best way to slice your cheesecakes?
- How do I store your desserts?
- What if my shipped cheesecake arrives and it is still frozen?
- You say your cheesecakes are light and delicate, but how many calories do they have?
- When do I need to place my order?
- Does Dolce Mia cater weddings or other events?
- Does Dolce Mia provide gift-wrapping for shipped cheesecakes?
- What are your local delivery charges?
- I can't wait to try your desserts! How can I order?
What is mascarpone cheese?
It is an Italian cream cheese that uses a triple cream made from a low-fat (25%) content fresh cream. It is made from cows that are exclusively fed special grasses filled with herbs and flowers, which help it obtain its fresh and delicious taste. It is rich and delicate - traditionally used in the popular Italian dessert, Tiramisu, and of course in Dolce Mia cheesecakes.
What are cannoli?
Cannoli originated on the Italian island of Sicily and were historically prepared as a treat for Carnival time (Carnivale). This fried cylinder-shaped pastry shell is delicately flavored and filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese. Traditionally candied fruit or chocolate chips are added to the delicious filling, but there are many other preparations. Cannoli have become the most popular of all Italian treats here in the U.S. and fill every pastry shop in Italy.
Do you carry gluten-free products?
We make our gluten-free cheesecakes by substituting our nut crust instead of our cookie crumb crust and making each one in a work environment clear of gluten. Our cannoli, however, are not gluten-free. Please contact us for specifics regarding gluten-free products.
Are there minimum orders with your products?
Yes, only for our mini cheesecakes and cannoli we require a minimum order of 2 dozen.
What is the best way to slice your cheesecakes?
Because our mascarpone cheesecakes are so light and delicate, we suggest you run your knife under hot water, wiping dry in between each slice and you'll be guaranteed to get perfect, clean slices.
How do I store your desserts?
Dolce Mia uses all natural, premium ingredients without preservatives. We suggest you refrigerate our cheesecakes for up to 7 days and/or freeze them in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 months. Our cannoli can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, but the pastry shells start to soften after 36 hours.
What if my shipped cheesecake arrives and it is still frozen?
No problem, just remove the cellophane wrapping and allow it to thaw, uncovered, in the refrigerator for about 4 hours. If thawing overnight, store covered in the refrigerator.
You say your cheesecakes are light and delicate, but how many calories do they have?
Yes, they are, and at the same time, they are satisfying and rich, not dense like most cheesecakes. We did a nutritional analysis and compared it with a well-known restaurant chain. Using our Vanilla Bean flavor, our most popular one, slice per slice, Dolce Mia cheesecakes have 32% less calories, 43% less fat, 22% less carbs and even 8 less Weight Watcher points!!! We're telling you- taste and quality like no other.
When do I need to place my order?
We bake fresh, upon request. Dolce Mia require 3-7 days advance notice at this time for orders depending on quantity, time of year and type of delivery.
Does Dolce Mia cater weddings or other events?
Yes. We would be honored to serve our desserts at your wedding, corporate event, or other event.
Does Dolce Mia provide gift-wrapping for shipped cheesecakes?
Yes, we provide gorgeous premium packaging for an extra charge. We can also include a handwritten note card. Dolce Mia cheesecakes make incredible birthday, holiday and corporate gifts!
What are your local delivery charges?
Delivery charges are based on round-trip travel and multiple logistical factors. Please contact us for an exact charge.
I can't wait to try your desserts! How can I order?
We can't wait either! Please email us @ orders@dolcemiadesserts.com, call us at 443-472-2777, or fill out our order form on our website and fax it to 410-255-4751!!!