Recipes for Italian desserts - Top 12 Italian recipes (2024)

13 Best Italian Dessert Recipes

13. Traditional Tuscan Panforte: A Rich and Spiced Italian Dessert

Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Traditional Tuscan Panforte recipe. A delightful blend of toasted nuts, candied fruits, and aromatic spices, this dense, chewy confection celebrates texture and taste. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of honey and a hint of cocoa, each slice is a journey through the festive traditions of Italian cuisine.

12. Bomboloni - Italian Doughnuts

These Italian doughnuts are fluffy and delicious, covered in sugar and filled with creamy Italian pastry. They are a special treat that tastes amazing!

11. Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

This Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake is very tasty. It has a nice glaze on top, and it’s perfect for serving at brunch or dinner. You can make the cake up to 3 days ahead of time, and it’s best if you use limoncello for the glaze and Paradise Lemon Peel for sprinkling on top.

10. Tiramisu Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a new version of the classic Italian dessert tiramisu. They are made using soft vanilla cupcakes soaked in coffee, and are topped with a rich frosting that uses mascarpone cheese. These cupcakes also have a chocolate fudge center. They are a serious treat!

9. Zeppole Recipe – Italian Donuts

This recipe makes tasty Italian donuts, called Zeppole. Your family will like the light sweetness of these fried dough balls. You can serve them as a dessert or a snack.

8. Cannoli (Shell and Filling Recipes)

This is a recipe for cannoli with a crispy and flaky shell. It has a creamy and sweet filling made with ricotta cheese and dark chocolate chips. Although it requires more effort than other desserts, it is worth it. The cannoli is an Italian pastry that is sure to bring dessert bliss.

7. Tiramisu Recipe (VIDEO)

Tiramisu is a popular dessert from Italy. It’s made by layering coffee-soaked biscuits with a creamy mixture made from mascarpone cheese. The cream is smooth and doesn’t use raw eggs. This recipe is simple and the best way to make your own tiramisu. People always enjoy it and give great feedback.

6. Cannoli Cheesecake Bars

This is a recipe for Cannoli Cheesecake Bars. It’s an Italian cheesecake recipe that uses ricotta, mascarpone cheese, and orange and chocolate chips. This tasty cheesecake is perfect for holidays and potlucks.

5. Amaretti Cookies (VIDEO)

These cookies are called amaretti, and they are from Italy. They are great for the holidays. They have a crunchy outside and a soft and chewy inside. There is a picture of them as well.

4. Easy Italian Pear Cake

Try this delicious recipe for Italian Pear Cake. It is a basic cake made with fresh pears and creamy mascarpone that is moist and can be served as a dessert or for afternoon tea. Make this easy recipe and it could become a favorite light dessert for your family.

3. Spongata di Natale – Italian Christmas cake

This recipe is a special Christmas cake from a region in Italy called Emilia Romagna. People often give it to friends and family as a gift. It contains nuts, honey, dried fruit, and Italian citron, which makes its filling rich, sticky, and sweet. The cake is covered with a sugary pastry coating that is crispy.

2. Ricotta and Chocolate Cassatelles

These are small Italian pastries called “Ricotta and Chocolate Cassatelles”. They are filled with ricotta cheese and chocolate, and then fried.

1. Creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta is a delicious Italian dessert made with vanilla and cream. It’s served cold and goes well with berry sauce. It’s a great dessert option for both family dinners and parties.