In Italy, “dolce” is more than just a word – it’s a way of life. So, no wonder we’ve fallen in love with every traditional Italian dessert imaginable.Italian desserts are enchanting. Each sweet indulgence tells a story of centuries-old culinary traditions and modern gastronomic artistry from the regions, from the popular northern Italian dessert panna cotta to Calabrian fruit and nut pastries (Pitta ‘mpigliata).
In our collection of best Italian desserts, we have recipes for tiramisù with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and luscious mascarpone; semifreddo variations for the warmer months and celebratory feasts; Flour & Stone’s Italian Easter cake recipe (that we’d gladly eat year-round); and classic Italian treats such as cannoli, ricotta cheese fritters with honey, and bomboloni. Plus, a couple of easy Italian desserts to have on hand.
Here are our favourite Italian dessert recipes.
How to make sorbet (peach, plum and strawberry)
Curtis Stone’s yoghurt panna cotta with strawberries and rosewater
Jaci Koludrovic’s caramelised Marsala pear crostata
Roasted white chocolate and ricotta cannoli
Guy Grossi’s globi (Italian ricotta doughnuts)
Calabrian dried fruit and nut pastry (Pitta ‘mpigliata)
Cuddura Cull’ova (Sicilian Easter biscuits)
Guy Grossi’s supa piazentina (Venetian trifle)
Peaches and raspberries with prosecco zabaglione
Stefano de Pieri’s amore di polenta (polenta cake)
