Crostata di Marmellata ( Jam filled tart)  is a traditional Italian dessert made with shortbread dough ( pasta frolla) and usually filled with  any jam or preserves of your preference.  Crostata is characterized by a lattice top, arranged in a crisscross pattern. When you think of …

Italian Pistachios Biscotti with Cardamon and Orange Zest are a spiced twist on the classic Italian Almond biscotti aka cantucci. I have to confess that the inspiration on this variation came from many years spent leaving in the Middle East, where I learned about different …

This post appeared first in October 2020 on Italian Kitchen Confession and this is the updated version. Classic Almond biscotti are the most traditional biscotti recipe that is famous not only in Italy but all over the world. I have to confess that these recipe …

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies: The easiest and cutest treats you need right now! Simple ingredients and a touch of pink natural food color is all what you need to surprise your loved one on Valentine Day with these pink heart cookies. I must confess that …

Do you love citrus fruit? Do you love blood oranges? If your answer is YES, you cannot miss this elegant upside-down cake. This Italian blood orange ricotta cake is moist, fluffy and I promise you EASY! It’s the perfect showstopper for your next gatherings. I …

Nutella. A jar of creamy hazelnut spread that will make you smile. Nutella. A treat that kids will always love. Nutella. A guilty pleasure that adults will never say no to. Nutella. The Italian magic that conquered the world. Nutella. As an ingredient in this …

Italian Pear Cake. A moist and soft perfect cake, ideal to end a meal, for breakfast or whenever you need something sweet. This recipe is simple and, like all Italian recipes, is made with just a few simple and genuine ingredients! Desserts in Italy are …

Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert in which layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee alternate with layers of whipped fluffy mascarpone-eggs custard. It is then topped with unsweetened cocoa powder. The simple recipe is made the same way my grandmother made it, and I have …

Pavlova is the dessert of my heart. A simple meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit is one of the most decadent  desserts for me. Pavlova has been the dessert for many important celebrations in my life and I decided to make Pavlova with …

Nutella brings back many memories. Nutella as a treat: spread on a piece of crusty bread when I was a kid. Nutella as comfort food: with a spoon, straight from the jar, when I lived in Paris and sometimes longed for home. Nutella as a …