Maritozzi Recipe (Italian Sweet Buns)
Maritozzi is a slightly sweet bun flavored with lemon zest and pine nuts. Traditionally, it often includes candied orange slices and raisins as well. In Italy, it is filled with fresh whipped cream.
Angel Wings Recipe – Chiacchiere Carnival Cookies!
The iconic carnival cookies in Italy! This Chiacchiere recipe goes by different names in different parts of Italy: frappe, bugie, crostoli, angel wings. Crispy, delicate and flaky… Chiacchiere ribbon cookies will melt in your mouth when prepared properly.
Classic Italian Desserts
Classic Italian desserts have won the hearts of food lovers around the world for their simplicity and balanced flavors. Here's a list of our favorite classic Italian desserts, including links to the full recipe available on our site!
Crème Pâtissière Recipe
This is the ultimate Crème Pâtissière recipe — creamy and highly versatile! It is silky enough to use in eclairs and creme puffs, yet stiff enough to use as a cake filling. Keep reading to learn the foolproof secrets to making this pastry cream perfect every time.
Easy Sponge Cake Recipe – Pan di Spagna
The Pan di Spagna (literally meaning ‘spanish bread’) is a base ingredient in many famous desserts in Italy and throughout the world. Just like like a sponge, this traditional sponge cake has a soft spongy texture that is great for soaking up flavored syrups and liquors without falling apart.
Zuppa Inglese Recipe
This Zuppa Inglese recipe is the perfect festive layered cake for a birthday or holiday. It features layers of sponge cake (Pan di Spagna) soaked in liquor or fruit juice and filled with layers of silky chocolate and vanilla pastry cream. One of the most beloved Italian desserts that you can make with the Italian sponge cake (Pan di Spagna).