Dessert

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Italian The word polenta does not actually refer to a specific grain, but rather a porridge dish made from a coarse grind of cornmeal. These cookies have a wonderful buttery crunch that is terribly addictive, so you may want to double this recipe and keep a log or two in the … Read more

  4.3 – 3 reviews  • Italian Level: Easy Total: 10 min Prep: 10 min Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 6 peaches, (about 1 pound, 8 ounces), halved and pitted 1/4 cup superfine sugar, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup water 1 bottle Prosecco (750 ml or 3 1/3 cups), chilled Instructions With a box grater, grate peaches … Read more

  4.3 – 88 reviews  • Italian These Tuscan cookies are a Christmas classic. They’re nutty, lacy and crisp, as well as deceptively simple to make. Drizzling them with chocolate turns them into the perfect holiday indulgence. Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 35 min Prep: 30 min Inactive: 45 min Cook: 20 min Yield: 5 dozen 3-inch … Read more

  4.8 – 8 reviews  • Italian This is probably the easiest dessert in my whole repertoire but it may also be one of the most perfect. It’s bright, clean and refreshing flavor is a welcome ending to any meal. When I serve it in a small wide-mouthed glass and top it with a little sprig of … Read more

  4.7 – 22 reviews  • Italian Level: Easy Total: 3 hr 30 min Prep: 10 min Inactive: 3 hr 15 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 1 quart Ingredients 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup lime juice Instructions Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place another bowl inside so it’s surrounded on all … Read more

  3.6 – 9 reviews  • Italian Level: Advanced Total: 3 hr Prep: 40 min Inactive: 2 hr Cook: 20 min Yield: 2 1/2 Dozen Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/3 cups … Read more

  3.8 – 8 reviews  • Italian Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 15 min Inactive: 15 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter, softened 2 whole eggs, plus 2 egg whites 3/4 pound ricotta cheese, drained 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 ounces dark rum 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate, finely grated, … Read more

  4.7 – 118 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 2 hr 25 min Prep: 25 min Cook: 2 hr Yield: 10 to 12 servings Ingredients 7 yolks 1 cup sugar for yolks 3 cups or 1 (750-gram) container mascarpone 4 1/2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered gelatin 3 egg whites 1/4 cup sugar for whites … Read more

  3.6 – 26 reviews  • Italian This no-crust cheesecake has a light texture and a rich, eggy flavor. It will rise like a souffle in the oven and then fall during the last 10 minutes or so of baking. To save time, I utilize the food processor and the electric mixer — a little extra cleanup, … Read more

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 18 min Prep: 30 min Inactive: 1 min Cook: 47 min Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 egg yolks 2 teaspoons heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 1 … Read more