Italian sweet recipes

Even though tiramisù is actually a fairly recent invention, this dessert of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream enjoys an iconic status among Italian desserts. Its name stems from the phrase tirami sù, an Italian expression which literally means pick me up, a reference to the uplifting effects of sugar, liquor, and coffee

2½ cups all-purpose 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp active yeast ¾ cup warm milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1 egg Nutella Vegetable oil Powdered sugar (dusting)

If you've never had homemade cannoli—with their delicate, crispy shell and creamy, perfumed filling—tasting one will be a true revelation.

Learn how to make cannoli with this easy and delicious recipe. This classic Italian dessert features crispy cannoli shells + creamy cannoli filling + crunchy mini chocolate chips. Perfect for Christmas or special occasions. I skip frying the shells and fussing with a cannoli mold and use store-bought cannoli shells for ease. Cheater's Cannoli As

I still remember the first time I wandered through a bustling Italian bakery in the heart of Florence. The aroma of fresh espresso and warm dough was impossible to resist. My eyes were immediately drawn to a tray of golden, sugar-dusted treats: Bomboloni, also known as Italian donuts. Fluffy, light, and filled with sweet pastry

This easy Chocolate Salami is a delicious no bake Italian classic sweet treat. Fast and easy it makes the perfect snack or even dessert.

Italian cookie recipes represent the country’s culinary traditions, from biscotti to pignoli to pizzelles. Cookies play a special role in Italian weddings and holidays.

Delicate and buttery Italian Butter Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth amazing, and simple to make with this easy and authentic recipe.