Italian desserts recipes

Pignoli (Pine Nuts) and Almond Cookies

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

A Taste of Utica Chocolate Filled Cookies

Not too difficult and certainly worth every effort. This delightful cookie comes in a log and you simply slice…

Struffoli (honey balls)

A Christmas favorite in Italian households. When I was growing up in my home there was always a bowl of these available to munch on with milk or,…

CITRUS glazed RICOTTA cookie

Tangy LEMONS and sweet ORANGES will delight you in every bite from these cake-like RICOTTA based cookies. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Italian Red Wine Cookies

These are so quick and easy you can bake them anytime, and people will think you spent all day just baking for them !!

Snowball Cookies

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

Cannoli

A crisp, light shell with a deliciously rich and creamy sweet ricotta filling. This is one of the most popular desserts in upstate New York

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This is the classic Italian pound…

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…

Buttery Jam Tarts

Cant seem to find anyone who does not care for these little baked jam filled pieces of heaven! ;) Hard Work, But SOOOOO Worth It!

Amaretto semifreddo

Simple, stylish make-ahead dessert

Pumpkin Tiramisu

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.

Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte

This chocolate, almond based ' Torta Caprese ' is an Italian dessert icon. The luscious flourless cake got…