If you aren’t familiar with the dish, but are familiar with a bit of Italian, you might expect to find Zuppa Inglese in the starters section of the menu as the literal translation is “English Soup”. But, in fact, you will find it listed under desserts in many classical Italian cookbooks and restaurants as it […]
There are many custard desserts in the food world; flan, pots de crème, crème caramel, etc. One traditional Italian version that is actually a little bit different is Panna Cotta. Custard and Flan Versus Panna Cotta – Is it like a flan or creme brulee? When making a custard or flan, you take milk or […]
Capri, where this cake originated, is famous for it’s Limoncello and that’s probably why it was used initially. However, I cannot imagine the cake made without it. It’s delicious, very easy and very quick to make during the Easter break. You’ll notice it contains no flour and consists entirely of roughly chopped chocolate and nuts with only […]
Lemon semifreddo is one of the lightest, most refreshing desserts out there. Its delicate texture and robust flavor is one that cannot be matched! While it may seem like making such a perfect dessert would be challenging, it is in fact, quite simple as long as you follow the directions carefully. This recipe will enable […]
Cannoli cheesecake is a combination of two true Italian classics. You get to enjoy two delicious Italian desserts and never need to choose which to have- you can have them both! So how did cannoli cheesecake come to be an, most importantly, how can you make such a fantastic dessert? Those questions will be answered […]
There’s no need to spend a fortune this time of the year and anyway, most of us have been affected by the economic downswing in some way or other, so we can’t. It is important, though, that we give ourselves some time to enjoy the company of our loved ones and even if there’s only […]
There is a restaurant in Naples called Limoncello and today we pay tribute to them – the food is always excellent, the pizza bianca they serve before the meal out of this world and they make the best grilled calamari around. They also make brilliant Limoncello and few people leave without having, at least, one. There […]
Torta della Nonna is a traditional Roman and Tuscan dessert to be found in most Italian bakeries. Rome, the eternal city, produces one version and Naples, the city for the sweet toothed on the Italian mainland, the other. The cake is delicious, similar to the Pastiera Napoletana and is made at Easter. The Italians aren’t […]
There’s no doubt that my favorite panettone is the Poli and and the best spumante I can think of is the Giulio Ferrari, Riserva del Fondatore which is why, if you can get hold it, it’s the Christmas gift to give any Italian. And me. If anyone needs to know where to deliver mine, just […]
This classic Tuscan cake has been exported all over the world and there are a myriad of recipes in existence. It’s delicious and always worth the effort but it’s terrible when it’s made badly, as is everything else. Everyone needs to have a recipe for this to be able to make it quickly and this […]
The Pastiera is the emblematic and legendary traditional Neapolitan Easter pie. Made with traditional ingredients like, ricotta, cooked wheat and orange blossom water, is an Italian dessert to absolutely prepare it at least once in a lifetime!
This delicious dessert recipe is perfect for your romantic dinner! Other chocolate desserts: Easy Chocolate Truffles
Zabaglione is traditionally served with fresh, ripe figs and, in Italy, is known as zabaione or zabajone – the name varies depending on the country. It may have originated in Venice where honey was used instead of sugar, but most likely Piedmont is the Italian region of origin. Some say the Italian dessert dates back to 1471, […]
The Ferratelle, or Pizzelle how everybody knows them in the US, are one of the most famous Christmas desserts still made today according to the ancient tradition of sweets from Abruzzo. What is Pizzelle cookie exactly? Mostly known as ferratelle in Italy, they are delicious waffles with an original shape cooked with an iron tool. […]
The crostata is the most classic of desserts, a simple and genuine cake made with pasta frolla (shortcrust pastry) and jam. This peach crostata is simple and is made in a few steps: it takes 20 minutes of preparation and a 40-minute baking in the oven to taste all its disarming goodness! The peach crostata […]
This is the basic recipe for the preparation of numerous tarts and biscuits. The shortcrust pastry recipe is among the most used in confectionery, quick and easy, will allow you to prepare many tasty desserts. Among the most used bases in pastry, pasta frolla is a mixture that is normally prepared with flour, fat, eggs […]
These cream-filled sweet buns from the region of Lazio were traditionally made for Easter as a treat after the season of Lent. Men also hid rings or other small golden objects in them and offered them to their future wives on Valentine’s Day. Although these buns are a bit more elaborate, the original recipe from […]
Did someone say cookies? Or biscotti, to be more precise? Well, it’s obvious that when we speak about Italian food, there might be a liiiitlle bit of bias involved, but between all the Tiramisu and the cannoli and the zeppole, and even the underrated focaccia bread, Italian cuisine is the gift that just keeps on […]
“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.” Who could forget that? The Italian cannoli recipe is a traditional fried dessert originating in Sicily. The cannoli were usually eaten during the Carnival, but because this dessert was so popular and appreciated, people began eating them also during other occasions. As a matter of fact, cannoli didn’t even […]
Italians are famous the world over for their beautiful, creamy ice-cream, and yet there is another substance that the Italians have perfected, that could quite possibly be the perfect thirst quencher known to man. If you fancy something a little more adventurous, dare I say a little more original, and something that is quick and […]
If you have visited the Campania region, then you must have encountered this curious-looking puff pastries called sfogliatelle. And yep, that’s not a typo, no matter how the spellcheck may tell you otherwise. That is really how it’s spelled. As for how you pronounce it, you read it as sfol-ya-tel-le. And what is it exactly? […]
There’s no denying that Italian cuisine is among the most popular in the world. Many international chefs have certainly mentioned that often enough. And the number of Italian restaurants you can find in every major city is a glaring testimony to that. But more than all the scrumptious pastas, yummy pizzas, and hearty soups […]
In the mood for something sweet? Yes, yes, we know we’ve already talked about desserts, from tiramisu to that other tiramisu and cannoli, but since this particular topic is so popular among our readers…yes, we went there again. And we are pretty sure you will be mad that we didn’t bring this authentic Italian zeppole recipe to you sooner–we know this not […]
You want to impress your dinner guests with your amazing baking skills? Well then, how about you prepare any of these two delectable desserts: Baba Rum or Savarin cake. How get your hands on an authentic Italian rum cake recipe? Well, read on and find out. Trust us, you will surely impress anyone at your […]
Don’t you love those tins filled with butter cookies? You buy them with the excuse of giving them to a beloved one, only to end up eating them yourself. And we don’t blame you. They are perfect either as standalone cookies or cookies to dip in your favorite tea. Soft on the inside and crispy […]
