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    Dolci (Desserts)

    Who can say no to dessert? Preparing easy and delicious Italian desserts is possible without slaving away all day in the kitchen. If you're looking for tasty tarts, or even make-ahead desserts, then this is definitely the category for you!

    From a traditional Easter Pastiera Napoletana, to a Pistachio-Mascarpone Tart, to Classic and Nutella Cannoli, find a dessert in this category that will satisfy that sweet tooth!

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    Cakes
    Cookies
    Pastries & Fried Dough
    Pies & Tarts
    Traditional Italian Desserts
    • Zeppole di San Giuseppe topped with amarena cherries
      Zeppole di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph's Day Fritters)
    • Easiest Ever Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake
    • A sweet Easter rice pie sitting on a cooling rack with oranges and cinnamon sticks in the background
      Easter Rice Pie (Pastiera di Riso)
    • Christmas Linzer Cookies
      Raspberry Linzer Cookies
    • Jam cookies feature
      The Best Jam Cookies
    • Mango Lime Ricotta Parfait.
    • Cherry and Pistacchio Chocolate Bark.
    • Brandy-Infused Pumpkin Pie
    • Spiced apple cake served and ready
      Spiced Apple Cake
    • bigne di San Giuseppe
      Bigné di San Giuseppe
    • chcolate caramel thumbprints
      Lucy's Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies.
    • Fig, Honey and Mascarpone Tart ready and served.
      Fig, Honey and Mascarpone Tart
    • Italian Classic Cannoli served
      Two Cannoli Recipes to Try
    • Banana Bread with Maple Mascarpone Cream and Hazelnuts
    • Almond swirl cookies with amarena cherries
      Almond Swirl Cookies with Amarena Cherries
    • mimosa cake
      To celebrate all the women
    • pistachio mascarpone tart
      No-Bake Pistachio Mascarpone Tart
    • My Mom’s Homemade Struffoli Recipe
    • Nutella Tart
      No Bake Nutella Tart with Amaretti Cookie Crust
    • 3 heart shaped churros on a marble background with pink flowers
      Heart Churros with Nutella and Mascarpone Dipping Sauces
    • Pastiera napoletana decorated with fresh oranges, lemon and white flowers
      Pastiera Napoletana
    • Jam crostata with two pieces cut out
      Nonna's Crostata Recipe (Italian Jam Tart)
    • raspberry limoncello cake on a white cake stand with a slice cut out
      Refreshing Limoncello Cake with Raspberry Filling
    • olive oil cake topped with mascarpone cream and sliced prosecco strawberries, and a bowl of strawberries in the background
      Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Prosecco Strawberries
    • pistachio cake on a white cake stand
      Double Pistachio Layer Cake
    • almond bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out
      Almond Cake with Amaretto Glaze
    • Overhead shot of grilled peaches topped with ricotta
      Grilled Peaches with Whipped Vanilla Bean and Honey Ricotta
    • Cannoli cream in a bowl surrounded by cannoli
      Authentic Cannoli Cream Recipe with Ricotta
    • Overhead shot of many amaretti cookies and sliced almonds
      How to Make Amaretti Cookies - Easy and Delicious!
    • Panettone bread pudding in a baking dish topped with whipped cream and berries
      Baked Overnight Panettone French Toast Casserole
    • Pandoro tiramisu in a white pan with cocoa powder in the background
      Homemade Tiramisu - Pandoro Version!
    • Stacked star cookies with green pistachio cream
      Star Cookies with Pistachio Cream
    • Pastiera Napoletana, an Italian Easter pie on a plate with candied oranges in the background
      Pastiera Napoletana: The Traditional Italian Easter Dessert
    • Cherry cake on a white plate with 3 slices cut out of it surrounded by fresh cherries
      Cherry Cake - Moist and Delicious!
    • Side view of a peach tart with sliced peaches on a plate in the background
      Fresh Peach Tart With Lemon Cream Filling
    • 3-Ingredient Nutella Cookies (Nutellotti)
    • Two nutella milkshakes in tall glasses with a bowl of hazelnuts and a napkin to the side
      3-Ingredient Nutella Milkshake with Ice Cream
    • Pasta Frolla - Sweet Italian Shortcrust Pastry
    • Fave Dei Morti
    • Ciambellone - Easy Italian Bundt Cake
    • Italian panna cotta in a white dessert dish
      Foolproof Italian Panna Cotta Recipe
    • Pieces of chocolate marshmallow torrone with hazelnuts on a piece of parchment paper
      Marshmallow Torrone Recipe

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