List of Italian desserts and pastries

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Italian cuisine is renowned for its variety and richness, and this is particularly true when it comes to desserts and pastries. This article provides a comprehensive list of Italian desserts and pastries, with a brief description of each.

Almond biscotti[edit]

Almond biscotti are traditional Italian almond biscuits that originated in the city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo.

Cannoli[edit]

Cannoli are Sicilian pastries that consist of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta.

Gelato[edit]

Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream. It is made with a base of milk, cream, and sugar, and flavored with fruit and nut purees and other flavorings.

Panna Cotta[edit]

Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. The cream may be aromatized with coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings.

Tiramisu[edit]

Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.

Zabaglione[edit]

Zabaglione is an Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Marsala wine).

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