Top 10 Italian dessert recipes you have to try

Italy is known for its great food — and desserts of course. From tiramisu to gelato, we reveal how you can make some of your favourites at home.

Tiramisu is one of Italy's most well-known desserts. Picture: Supplied

Italian sweets are having a moment – and for good reason.

We can’t think of a better way to round off an Italian feast (or any feast, for that matter) than with one of our top-rated Italian dessert recipes.

From tiramisu to gelato, there’s a wide range of desserts which express the flavours of Italy.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that translates to “pick me up”, and it certainly does just that. It consists of layers upon layers of delicious savoiardi sponge finger biscuits that have been dipped in coffee and layered with creamy mascarpone.

Baked ricotta cheesecake

Dusted with sugar and spice (and all things nice), this creamy baked cheesecake is a real crowd pleaser.

Almond biscotti

Crisp and crunchy, these almond biscotti are lovely with a steaming cup of coffee.

Bomboloni

This traditional Italian pastry is similar to a doughnut and is filled with a rich vanilla cream.

Learn how to make Bomboloni. Picture: Supplied

Amaretti (Italian macarons)

Just like the Italians, you’ll love the taste of ‘la dolce vita’ in these delightfully scrumptious macarons.

Zabaglione

This light whipped-custard dessert is perfect for biscotti dipping.

Cannoli with ricotta, chocolate and orange

This simple dessert tastes sensational, yet it is quick and easy to prepare.

Panna cotta is another favourite. Picture: Supplied

Vanilla bean yoghurt panna cotta

Pure honey gives this classic Italian dessert a golden makeover, while vanilla bean yoghurt makes it deliciously thick and creamy.

Lemon gelato

You can’t go wrong with this easy, refreshing lemon gelato.

Limoncello semifreddo

Give your guests an operatic finale with this mouth-watering limoncello dessert.

For more Italian desserts, and other recipes, go to taste.com.au