Pies & tarts, Italian Recetas

Pumpkin Tiramisu

Ricotta Pie

We took the traditional Italian holiday dessert and brought the health benefits up a notch by adding blueberries. We also think the pie tastes…

Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart

The almond crust and added vino cotto bring a new texture and flavor to apple tarts.

Pastaciotti or Pusties

Italian pudding filled pastries. A sweet, delicate dough housing a deliciously smooth filling. These will be a hit with everyone. Be sure to put…

Sfogliatelle/ Neapolitan Cornets

Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie

A delicious dessert combination that's easy to prepare--making this the perfect ending for any occasion.

Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can…

My Ricotta Pie

This is one of my family's holiday favorite. I make this pie recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course Easter. When I make it my kids can't…

Strawberry tart

A nice, fresh and easy to make tart with not too much butter content.

Fresh Fig Crostata

Pear and Blue Cheese Crostata with Honey and Almonds

Adapted from Lauren Bracey: Pear and Bleu Cheese Tart, Easier than Pie I have found the challenging…

Life of Pie-Crostata Di Marmellata -Daring Bakers

Crostate also known as "open faced sandwich"are a traditional Italian sweet treat, most often filled with jam,…

Cannolo siciliano

Cannoli are Sicilian pastry desserts. The singular is cannolo which meams "little tube". Cannoli consist of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry…