Desserts
Traditional Italian desserts from regional specialties to modern interpretations. Articles include recipes for classic cakes, ice creams, and festive sweets.
Classic Italian Frittelle
Master the art of Italian frittelle with this guide to crispy fried fritters, from classic recipes to regional variations like Sardinian frisgioli.
How to Make Amaretto Cheesecake
Amaretto cheesecake uses ricotta for a lighter dessert that won't leave you feeling too full after a big meal.
How to Make Chocolate Amaretti Cake
Turn forgotten amaretti biscuits from your cupboard into a decadent chocolate cake.
How to Make Traditional Sweet Ravioli
Sweet ravioli filled with spiced fruit and almonds makes an impressive Italian dessert that's easier to make than you'd think.
Italian Ice Cream Desserts
Italian ice cream and classic desserts are central to how Italians end meals and gather in gelaterie throughout their towns.
Monte Bianco: Iconic Chestnut and Chocolate Cake
This Italian autumn dessert stacks chestnuts, chocolate and cream into a dramatic mountain-shaped cake that's as stunning to look at as it is to eat.
Tiramisu
An Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked biscuits, mascarpone cream, and cocoa that's easier to make than you'd think.
Why Capri Is the Place to Enjoy Torta Al Limone
Capri's femminello lemons make the island the perfect spot to taste authentic torta al limone, a zesty summer dessert born from Mediterranean sunshine.