
Top Italian Desserts to Try When You Are in an Italian Restaurant
Italy’s cuisine is famous throughout the world. If you travel to Italy sometime, you should take a trip through some Italian cuisine as well. As you may know, Italy is famous for having many differences from one region to the other. The variations range from language to tradition, culture, way of thinking, and as you would expect on this list, food!
Today, we’ll be focusing on my favorite part, desserts! — finally, I couldn’t wait to say that word. Anyway, I love desserts, and Italians have an unfathomable knack for coming up with the tastiest treats. They have the credit for creating several of the world’s most delectable desserts.
Best Italian Desserts
There’s so many, and it’s hard to know which to choose and which to leave out. However, if you get the chance to enjoy some of Italy’s hospitality in an Italian restaurant, here are some Italian desserts you need to try out.
Classic Tiramisu
This dessert is an all-time Italian classic! Over the years, different chefs have created their various variations of the mouthwatering dessert. Traditionally, this dessert will include ingredients like savoiardi and marsala biscuits soaked in Tia Maria and coffee, and of course, some mascarpone.
Strawberry Gelato
This unique dessert has that tinge of homemade lusciousness. The consistency in the purity of its flavor is matchless. Popularly, you can thicken your gelato with eggs. However, most traditional Italian chefs prefer to do the thickening with some cornstarch.
Goat-Milk-and-Corn Panna Cotta with Blackberries
Plump summer fruits are known for their refreshing and delightful effect, and this dessert is all about that. This delicately delicious panna cotta dessert is the textbook way to showcase the richness of plump summer fruits.
Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti
Chocolates simply cannot be left out of this list. They are a favorite just about everywhere, and this chocolate-rich Italian dessert does an excellent job of emphasizing that. The Pistachio Biscotti is filled with nutty goodness, and for that extra tint of deliciousness, when dipped in melted dark chocolate, it adds an extra layer of irresistible tangy sweetness.
Italian Honey Clusters
Honey is another ingredient that is synonymous with tasty desserts. The cinnamon and anise add an extra flavor that makes it difficult to resist. The mildly boiled syrup gives this dessert just the perfect finish!
Italian Sprinkle Cookies
This dessert takes a little longer to prepare, so you might want to order it early. By the time the magic is done, and you get to have a bite, you’ll agree that the time spent was well worth it. This refreshing recipe goes back to thousands of Italian generations and has exceptional nutritional value.
Cassata Siciliana
As you would expect of anything that comes from Sicily, Cassata is guilty of deliciousness. Other essential ingredients include Italian ricotta cheese, candied peel, sponge cake, and filling of vanilla or chocolate. The result of this vibrant mix of goodness is irresistible scrumptiousness.
Baba
There are talks that this delicacy has both Polish and Italian origins. However, it is more synonymous with Italian culinary. This tangy dessert is known all over Italy and is loved by tourists for its flavorful taste. Neapolitan Baba is a beautiful dessert and has a wealth of nutritional goodness.
Tartufo di Pizzo
This dessert is filled with chocolaty goodness from the very first bite to finish. If you’re ordering this, you should probably order along with a second helping upfront as this tasty dessert has the knack to keep you asking for more.
Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake
This yummy dessert is filled with cheesy tastiness. The dessert has an aftertaste that makes you feel as though something is missing from your lips as soon as you send it down your stomach. Instantly, you’ll want some more. This classic Italian recipe makes for a truly fantastic dessert.
Italian Double-Drizzled Biscotti
On its own, biscotti is a beautiful delight, but the double-drizzle effect makes it even more tantalizing. This irresistible delicacy comes with loads of chocolate and semisweet drizzles that give this dessert a very ravishing look. Also, the baking time here is shorter than it is for regular biscotti. Hence, you get a much softer and yummy bite.
Tangerine Chocolate Semifreddo
If you’re into frozen treats, this Italian special is an excellent choice for you. The tangerine juice and chocolate mix produce an alluring, citrusy, chocolaty charm that is hard to forget or resist in the first place. If you want to tune up the experience, even more, ask for additional toppings of whipped cream and baking cocoa. The result is delightful fireworks!
Limoncello Cream Pie
Still, on frozen delights, this tasty Italian cream pie is a delicious treat. It quickly gives a cooling lemony, refreshing effect. Each smooth, creamy slice of this classic Italian pie carries with it some Limoncello sophistication that is both flavorfully tasty and highly nutritious.
Anise and Wine Cookies
If you, like most Italian food lovers, are also a lover of wine, then you need a delectably soothing dessert to down with it. Should I paraphrase that, I’d say, you need some “Anise & Wine Cookies!” This delightful treat translates the language of Italian culinary effortlessly and makes for a fantastic dessert. Also, there’s a magic about it when you add some extra wine. If you’re ordering this dessert at an Italian restaurant, kindly ask for these cookies to be dunked in some wine right before being served, and you will get a refreshing effect that’ll have you begging for more. But don’t get drunk on it.