Cuccidati are the classic Italian Fig Cookies topped with a simple glaze and sprinkles. These cookies are traditionally served at Christmas time but delicious anytime of year!
Rich, fudgy and naturally gluten-free, this Torta Caprese (Italian Chocolate Torte) will win you over in taste. This cake's beauty is in its simplicity, using good quality chocolate, ground almonds and Amaretto for depth of flavour, and texture.
Italian Ricotta Pie is a sweet pie that is traditionally served at Easter. This is a great dessert to make in advance and is delicious served cold or at room temperature.
My mother brought this special family recipe from Europe a century ago. Cenci can be "dressed up" for any holiday—at Easter, I sprinkle yellow, pink and lavender jelly beans over them, and for Christmas, red and green candy sprinkles give the cenci a festive look. Even without the garnish, they always disappear fast! —Anna Coduto, Fullerton, California
Italian Ricotta Pie is a sweet pie that is traditionally served at Easter. This is a great dessert to make in advance and is delicious served cold or at room temperature.
The easiest and most delicious Tiramisu recipe! This authentic Italian dessert is rich and creamy but as light as air made with coffee dunked Savoiardi (lady fingers), a smooth and creamy mascarpone filling and dusted with cacao powder to finish it off. Perfect for any occasion! Also check out our Egg-Free Tiramisu version and our Chocolate Tiramisu!
Try this mouth-watering Zeppole di San Giuseppe just like Italians make it. Delicious pastry shell filled with silky vanilla cream and topped with amarena cherries.
Looking for the perfect latke recipe for Hanukkah? Whether you serve them with sour cream or applesauce, these ultra-crispy potato pancakes will be a hit.
Italian Apple Cake is a flavorful cake made with olive oil and lemon. The combination of shredded and diced apple really brings out the apple flavor and keeps the cake moist.
This Italian Dessert, rich with eggs and creamy ricotta cheese is also known as Neapolitan Easter Pie to some. The best way I can describe Pastiera is like a firmer, more decadent version of rice pudding that melts in your mouth.
Historically, to celebrate the return of Spring, the modern Easter dessert, the Pastiera has origins dating back to a convent. Apparently a nun wanted to make this cake and have it perfume li…
wo layers of crumbly and buttery sugar dough, filled with a nutty and sweet almond filling, baked until super soft and lightly crispy and golden at the edges. Sprinkled with powdered sugar and ready to be devoured by the closest lucky person.
The bitterness of the dark chocolate used for this cake is offset with the sweet bursts of fresh berries scattered on top.
This easy to make and so delicious crumble cake is filled with delicate ricotta and a touch of orange flavor
Ciambella, which literally translates to "donut", is a traditional Italian breakfast treat made with just a few ingredients. This is the classic version for ciambella that is flavored with just lemon zest and vanilla.
These tender, eggless, not-too-sweet cookies are made with walnuts, honey and orange, and are lightly spiced with ground cinnamon and cloves. The sweetness is balanced out with a thin glaze of icin…
