41 Italian desserts
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Orange polenta cake
Give your dessert an Italian flavour with this moist and fruity polenta cake
Ricciarelli biscuits
Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat
Vanilla panna cotta
Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering
Amaretti & sultana cheesecake
Crunchy Italian amaretti biscuits and almond liqueur are the key in this baked creamy pudding
Sherry, almond & orange pandoro
This buttery, Italian bread really is the star of Christmas desserts. Try this light, festive dessert with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate
Raspberry & lemon polenta cake
Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby's easy-to-make polenta cake
Zabaglione trifle slice
This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each
Amaretti peaches with honey & chocolate
An Italian classic with a twist, the perfect end to an Italian Sunday lunch
Iced hazelnut zabagliones
An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert
Best ever tiramisu
This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle
Italian cookies & ice cream
A super-simple way to try out Italian amaretti biscuits
Vanilla panna cotta with caramelised orange
Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert
Cannoli
Learn how to make cannoli with our easy-to-follow recipe. A classic Italian pastry with a crisp shell and creamy, sweet ricotta filling, it's a moreish treat
Tiramisu ice-cream cake
Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties
Chocolate torta della nonna
Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry
Strawberry parfait with Vin Santo, mascarpone & biscotti
A deliciously creamy, Italian strawberry dessert
Easy peach & almond tart
Think of this as an Italian version of the British bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa
Mango sgroppino
Tropical mango makes for a a summery twist on this classic Italian cocktail – experiment with other flavours of fruit sorbet, too
Tonka bean panna cotta with roasted rhubarb
This delicate tonka bean and orange-infused panna cotta pairs beautifully with vibrant pink forced rhubarb - the perfect dessert if you want to impress
Blackberry zabaglione
Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert
Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semifreddo
This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert
Plum & amaretti semifreddo
A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert
Affogato
Our easy affogato recipe is the perfect Italian-inspired summer dessert. This simple coffee treat can be made in just five minutes with two ingredients
Strawberry & mint granita
This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy - a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu