What distinguishes Italian dessert recipes from American dessert recipes? The names sound different, the desserts resemble what one might find in Italy, and their presentation is stunning. Many people know tiramisu and cannoli as famous Italian dessert recipes. But many more Italian desserts are to be tried!
If you prefer something more on the light side, you could request a traditional granita. You may have already had Italian Ice in several flavors at different vendors, but making an actual Italian recipe at home will resemble more truly what you find on the streets of Italy.
Before we dive into the many rich and fancy Italian desserts, consider that a simple fruit salad qualifies as an Italian dessert. Italians consider fruit to be dessert. So a simple melon and berry fruit salad, an apple, an orange, any of such could be considered an Italian dessert. And, after a typically heavy Italian meal, a light fruit for dessert may be just right.
Gelato is also a lovely after dinner treat. Actually, Italian natives enjoy gelato at all times throughout the day. It is Italian ice cream that is really matched by no other.
Following are some popular trends/ingredients in Italian dessert recipes: almonds, biscotti, anise, cooked cream, fruit toppings, creamy zabaglione, ricotta cheesecake, chocolate salami, and chocolate lasagna. You can find more such ideas and recipes by searching online for Italian dessert recipes. Perhaps you can start to see a pattern developing of ricotta, cream, fruit, and pastry all speak Italian.
If you would like to focus on just a few of the top Italian desserts that have become national landmarks and internationally known, you should probably know this list:
Tiramisu (its original recipe comes from the northern region of Italy, Vento), Cassata Siciliana (made from Italian ricotta cheese, sponge cake, candied peel, and has a filling of chocolate or vanilla), Panna Cotta (originating in the Piemonte region, a pastry served with fruit, chocolate, or caramel sauce), Baba (the original is only in Campania), and Tartufo di Pizzo (from the Calabria region and ranks in enjoyment near Tiramisu by some).
