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creamy CANNOLI maple syrup RICOTTA filling

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…

Foodessa
Jun 2010
Professional
3 votes
9702 views
Snowball Cookies

Snowball Cookies

My Grandmother's Recipe for Snowball Cookies! They melt in your mouth! A Christmas Favorite, but are scrumptious all year round!

Kristine Vernola
Feb 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
20913 views
Ricotta Pie

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…

molly11
Dec 2012
Advanced
3 votes
4584 views
No Bake Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry Topping

No Bake Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry Topping

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

For the Love of Italian Cooking
Sep 2014
Advanced
1 vote
3409 views
Apple Fritters

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…

Catherine Pappas
Jan 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
4021 views
Cantuccini with dates and thyme

Cantuccini with dates and thyme

Aromatic, dry and crunchy biscuits with no added sugar that ideally complement a cup of coffee or tea. Also, great nibbles to put into the school…

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Feb 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
1928 views
Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

This recipe originates from a classic British dessert, known as 'bread and butter pudding' and dates back to…

Luna's Recipes
Dec 2010
Advanced
1 vote
2119 views
Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}

Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}

Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a…

Foodessa
Oct 2011
Professional
1 vote
3370 views
Almond amoRetti cookies

Almond amoRetti cookies

Memorable cookies with an aromatic bite using both almond textures. A tender inside protected with a pleasant outer crunch. No beater required.…

Foodessa
Feb 2017
Professional
1 vote
2281 views
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust

This cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite fall cheesecake. I can’t say it is my all-time favorite…

Doctor Jo
Feb 2021
Intermediate
1 vote
285 views
Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie

Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie

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

Deena Montillo
Jan 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2838 views
PASTRY CREAM custard

PASTRY CREAM custard

Italian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a…

Foodessa
Nov 2011
Professional
1 vote
2159 views
1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

This dessert has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional
2 votes
3491 views
NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni >

NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni >

Got a few egg whites left over from a recipe? Here's a super easy crispy, flourless cookie called < Brutti…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional
3 votes
7574 views
Chocolate Caramel Maple Syrup CHILLED cake

Chocolate Caramel Maple Syrup CHILLED cake

A no bake, super easy to make chilled cake. A splash of Maple syrup with vanilla pudding enhanced by chocolate…

Foodessa
Apr 2015
Professional
1 vote
1999 views