Desserts, Italian Recetas

Pignoli (Pine Nuts) and Almond Cookies

This recipe is a bit tricky but is a huge family favorite at the holidays!

creamy CANNOLI maple syrup RICOTTA filling

I'll leave the authenticity to the ones who do it best. In the meantime, I've enjoyed tinkering with this…

A no bake dessert that is fast and pretty: Ricotta Truffles

Ricotta truffles are easy to make and you can use a variety of coatings according to your taste. It takes very…

TiraMiSù Galliano LEMON special

This lusciously creamy and decadent LEMON TiraMiSù gets an added 'Pick-Me-Up' from the smooth and aromatic spirited GALLIANO liquor. For a…

Pumpkin Tiramisu

No Bake Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry Topping

The hardest part about this no bake cheesecake is waiting 8 hours for it to set.

Michetta, The sweetbreads of Dolceacqua, Italy

The story of michetta: The Marquis Doria sent a young bride who refused to give herself to him to prison to…

Easter Maritozzi

Rising Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes If you want to make something even more sinful, Italian pastry shops often squirt whipped cream into…

Pomegranate Tiramisu

A no cook dessert with pomegranate, mascarpone cheese, cream and ladyfinger are layered to make a simple sweet tart tiramisu.

Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples

First made in Naples by a baker and sold on the street stand. You can still find them served in stalls on the…

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Apple Fritters

Adapted from: The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. This is a unique dessert that is sure to please! Enjoy and Cook…

Tofu Honey Panna Cotta with Blood Oranges, and Pistachio

Chef Wong combines complimentary colors and textures in this flavorful and satisfying Italian dessert. Recipe…

Nescafe Walnut Tiramisu

Pleasurable; assembled with store bought ingredients; lady fingers drizzled with Nescafe and layered with cream cheese, crunchy walnuts and cocoa…

Pere al vino rosso (Pears in Red Wine Sauce)

Dessert is our house is normally a piece of fruit, perhaps with some cheese, and, in winter, some mixed nuts in…