Category Archives: dessert
Overlooked Italian Desserts from Gelato to Cassata
When people discuss Italian cuisine, the last thing they ever seem to mention is Italian dessert. Salumi, pastas, espresso – they get all the ink in the magazines and newspapers and, sure, cannoli and tiramisus get some run on restaurant … Continue reading
6 Wonderful Italian Desserts
Italian geography is divided into 20 regions. Widely varied outside influences have resulted in vastly different cuisines and unique desserts in each region. Americanized Italian restaurants serve the ubiquitous colorful ice cream dessert known as spumoni, Italian ricotta based cheesecake … Continue reading
Top 5 most expensive desserts
You probably enjoy dessert as much as the next person, but do you have the kind of dough required to taste some of the most expensive desserts around the world? The following is a list of the top 5 desserts … Continue reading
How To Make Easy Low Fat Italian Fruit Gelato
This recipe is the best of both worlds. It’s super tasty and it’s low fat. How can that be? It’s really easy. A few simple substitutions can make a big difference in calorie count. In this recipe, cornstarch is substituted … Continue reading
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How to Make Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a melt-in-your-mouth Italian dessert. It is a layered dessert made in a flat pan that is light in texture and filled with hints of the most delightful flavors. The name “tiramisu” means pick me up, which may have … Continue reading
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Who wants gelato for dessert?
I wanted to share a basic gelato recipe with you, but I have to admit I was confused by the many “basic” recipes. I researched several different versions and came up with the one below. I found there are many … Continue reading
Recipe of the Week – Italian Ricotta Pie
Ready for some dessert? You will be soon. The first time I heard of ricotta pie I was not too excited about learning how to make it. I had never had it, and images of spoonfuls of ricotta in a … Continue reading
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A Sweet Italian Dessert – Ricotta and Apricot Preserves
Ricotta is a creamy cheese made from the whey byproduct during the cheese making process. It means recooked, due to the process of fermenting the whey which is the product of the first fermentation process. But if looking for a … Continue reading