Desserts you absolutely must try when visiting Italy

01/03/2017

Besides pizza or pasta, when visiting Italy, you definitely have to try these famous desserts.

Struffoli

These cute little balls are made from crispy fried dough and topped with honey, cinnamon, chopped orange peel, or colorful nuts.

Granita

This cold dessert is a combination of non-fat ice cream, gelato, and ice. Lemon, orange, mint, and various berry flavors are often added to create a truly exquisite shaved ice treat.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a popular dessert with a light, sweet flavor from the butter and chocolate, and a slightly strong aroma from the liqueur.

Cannoli

Cannoli are golden-fried, tube-shaped pastries originating from Sicily, with a rich ricotta cream filling in the middle.

Tartufo

Tartufo cake cream is a combination of a soft mousse layer, topped with bitter coffee powder or fruit, and a sweet zabaglione cream filling, creating a delicate flavor in every bite.

Pizzelle

Pizzelle sandwiches are baked until crispy and fragrant using waffle or cookie dough, and then rolled up with ice cream while still hot.

Marrons glacés

These chestnuts coated in sugar syrup can be enjoyed as a sweet dessert or as an accompaniment to other dishes.

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Crostata

Crostata is a popular baked tart dating back to the 1400s, characterized by its consistent topping of fruit or ricotta cheese.

Sfogliatella

Sfogliatella is a type of pastry shaped like a seashell or cone.

Biscotti

These cookies are also known as "cantuccini." They taste even better when dipped in a cup of coffee or tea.

Neapolitan Cream

This signature ice cream, with its strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla flavors, is designed to resemble the colors of the Italian flag.

Zabaione

A mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and alcohol has created a signature Italian drink.

Panforte

This cake, whose main ingredients are honey, fruit, and nuts, is often served with coffee or wine.

Panna cotta

People cook cream, milk, and sugar with gelatin powder, then wait for the mixture to solidify, creating a unique dessert.

Bruttiboni

Bruttiboni cookies are a combination of meringue and finely chopped, toasted nuts.

Angel wings

Known as Cenci or chiacchiere, this is a crispy pastry made from dough, twisted into thin strips. The pastry is deep-fried until crispy and then coated with powdered sugar.

Gelato

Gelato is a popular ice cream worldwide because it's low in fat and incredibly delicious.

Bombolonas

This is a fried pastry with a soft filling inside, which can be chocolate or jam.

Frutta di marotrana

These adorable almond cookies, shaped like fruits or vegetables, are sure to delight visitors.

Cassata

These are small sponge cakes covered in almond or liqueur, topped with sweet fruit candy.

Selina Nguyen (According to BI)

 

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