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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.

Italian Bread Salad Recipe: Panzanella

There are many variations of the famous Panzanella Bread Salad throughout Italy. This recipe is the perfect fresh spring or summer meal, with whole slices of sourdough bread and seasonal vegetables. So tasty!