Must-try desserts when visiting Italy

01/03/2017

Besides pizza or pasta, when visiting the boot-shaped country, you will definitely have to try the famous desserts below.

Struffoli

These cute little balls are made from deep-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 some berries are added to make a perfect shaved ice.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a popular dessert with a light sweetness of butter, chocolate and a slightly strong aroma of wine.

Cannoli

Cannoli are deep-fried, tube-shaped pastries originating from Sicily, filled with a rich ricotta cream.

Tartufo

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

Pizza

Pizzelles are crispy waffle or cookie dough sandwiches that are then rolled up in ice cream while still warm.

Marrons glacés

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

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Crostata

Crostata is a baked tart popular since the 1400s, characterized by its toppings of fruits or ricotta cheese.

Sfogliatella

Sfogliatella is a pastry shaped like a shell or cone.

Biscotti

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

Neapolitan Ice Cream

A signature ice cream with strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavors that resemble the colors of the Italian flag.

Zabaione

A mixture of egg yolks, sugar and wine creates a typical Italian drink.

Panforte

This cake is made with honey, fruit and nuts, and is often served with coffee or wine.

Panna cotta

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

Bruttiboni

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

Angel wings

Known as Cenci or chiacchiere, these are crispy pastries made from dough twisted into thin strips. They are deep-fried and then coated with powdered sugar.

Gelato

Geltao is a popular ice cream all over the world because it is low in fat and has an extremely attractive flavor.

Bombolonas

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

Frutta di marotrana

These incredibly cute almond cookies shaped like fruits or vegetables will surely delight visitors.

Cassata

These are small sponge cakes covered in marzipan or liqueur, topped with sweet candied fruit.

Selina Nguyen (According to BI)

 

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