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.
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 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.
Dusted with sugar and spice (and all things nice), this creamy baked cheesecake is a real crowd pleaser.
Crisp and crunchy, these almond biscotti are lovely with a steaming cup of coffee.
This traditional Italian pastry is similar to a doughnut and is filled with a rich vanilla cream.
Just like the Italians, you’ll love the taste of ‘la dolce vita’ in these delightfully scrumptious macarons.
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.
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.
You can’t go wrong with this easy, refreshing lemon gelato.
Give your guests an operatic finale with this mouth-watering limoncello dessert.
For more Italian desserts, and other recipes, go to taste.com.au
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