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Home » Recipe Collections » 50+ Italian Desserts From Cookies to Pastries

50+ Italian Desserts From Cookies to Pastries

March 15, 2019 By Rosemary

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Italian Desserts from Cookies to Pastries and everything in between.  You are going to love these cookies, cakes, Creams, Pies and Tarts.  Snacks and fancy desserts. Something for everyone.  Enjoy!

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts Cookie Recipes

Italian Cookies are made with simple ingredients from almonds to wine. Sometimes an Italian Pie Pastry (pasta frolla) recipe is used to make cookies. Cookies are eaten not only for dessert, or snack but also for Breakfast.

Wine Cookies

upclose of Italian wine cookies

Italian Sandwich Cookies / Occhi di Bue

up close 2 sandwich cookies

Mocha Almond Biscotti

Mocha Almond Biscotti, an easy, delicious Italian cookie recipe, almonds, coffee and chocolate make it the perfect holiday cookie.

Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies

homemade strawberry filled Italian cookies/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

When you absolutely need some chocolate, come check out all these yummy dessert recipes, something for everyone, from light to heavy duty chocolate.

Pumpkin Baci Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling

up close 2 baci di dama

Canestrelli

canestrelli in a white jar

Traditional Italian Breakfast Cookies

up close photo of Italian breakfast cookies

Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti, a traditional Italian Christmas Cookie,fast,easy,yummy & crunchy. Cranberries,almonds and chocolate chips.

Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti Cookies,a sweet Italian Almond Cookie crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside cookie recipe.Fast & easy,gluten and dairy free.

Thin Chocolate Cookie Layered Dessert

Thin Chocolate Cookie Layered Dessert, left over pie dough becomes a fast & easy delicious dessert. Filled with whipped cream & fresh fruit.

Crunchy Nutella Rollups

close up of 2 crunchy nutella no yeast roll ups

Nutella Stuffed Cookies

nutella cookies cut in half

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

chocolate almond biscotti on a wire wrack

Pizzicati Italian Cookies

up close pizzicati cookies

Abbracci Italian Hugs Cookies

abbracci cookie leaning again 2 stacked with a glass of milk

Italian Easter Cookies / Uncinetti

up close Italian easter cookies on a wire rack

Chocolate Canestrelli

reaching for a chocolate canestrelli cookie

Triple Nut Biscotti

biscotti 3 leaning against a white cup

Italian Roccoco Biscotti

roccoco biscotti up close cookie

Italian Almond Cookies

up close Italian almond cookie cut outs

Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies

up close ricotta cookie

Italian S Cookies

s cookies up close

Italian Cream Filled Peach Cookies

peach cookie on a board

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookies on a white board

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts Crostata Recipes (Pies)

A Crostata is considered one of the most popular dessert recipes in Italy. Usually filled with homemade jam or even store-bought. The pie dough (pasta frolla) is buttery, flaky and has eggs included in the recipe.

Jam Filled Crostata Pie

up close slice of crostata

Crostatine with Nutella

crostatine con nutella/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Italian Lemon Crostata

Italian Lemon Crostata, a simple and easy Italian Dessert, a flaky pie pastry and delicious lemon filling. A perfect snack or dessert recipe.

Italian Crostata Bars with Peach Filling

Italian Crostata Bars, a delicious Pie Bar Recipe Idea, a tasty peach filling make these rustic Italian Pastry Bars the best.

Easy Italian Blueberry Crostata

An Easy Italian Dessert Recipe, Blueberry Crostata made with a tasty fresh blueberry filling in a buttery flaky crust. Delicious.

Chocolate Vanilla Berry Panna Cotta Tart

A fast and easy Chocolate Vanilla Berry Panna Cotta Tart. A delicious creamy, delicate Italian Dessert, a berry sauce makes it perfect.

Homemade Apricot Jam Crumb Pie

a slice of crumb pie

Stove Top Stuffed Sweet Focaccia

a slice of sweet focaccia

Homemade Italian Apple Crostata
up close apple crostata slice

Italian Chocolate Pie

chocolate pie slice on a black plate

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts Cake Recipes

Italian cakes can be on the dry side that is why they are used to make Tiramisu, or Diplomat cake. They also like to include fruits, nuts, chocolate chips or even yogurt in them. Cream fillings are usually made with whole cream or mascarpone and are not very sweet.

Easy Yogurt Cake

yogurt cake on a white plate

Homemade Classic Italian Tiramisu Cake

a slice of tiramisu layer cake on a black plate

Nutella Chocolate Layer Cake

Nutella Chocolate Layer Cake, an easy layer cake dessert, the perfect birthday, valentine's day or any day cake recipe. Decadent and delicious.|anitalianinmykitchen.com

Mocaccina Cake

mocaccino cake

Easy Tiramisu

An Easy Tiramisu Recipe, the perfect creamiest filling for any base, lady fingers or cake. A delicious authentic Italian cake and cream filling recipe.|anitalinainmykitchen.com

Easy Italian Pear Cake

Easy Italian Pear Cake, a delicious moist Italian cake made with fresh pears and mascarpone. A perfect breakfast, snack or anytime cake recipe.

Plum Cake

plumcake with 2 slices on a board

Creamiest Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

The perfect, Chocolate and Cream with the right touch of Tramisu, can't get enough, best unbaked Chocolate Lasagna Recipe.

Easy Tiramisu Recipe for Kids

When you absolutely need some chocolate, come check out all these yummy dessert recipes, something for everyone, from light to heavy duty chocolate.

Easy Italian Fresh Peach Crumb Cake

a slice of peach crumb cake on a white plate with 2 slices of peaches

Dark Chocolate Pear Cake

Dark Chocolate Pear Cake, an easy Italian Bundt cake recipe, made with fresh Pears and dark chocolate. A moist delicious cake you will love.

Italian Nutella Crumb Cake

Chocolate Tiramisu Roll Cake

When you absolutely need some chocolate, come check out all these yummy dessert recipes, something for everyone, from light to heavy duty chocolate.

Italian Fresh Cream Lemon Cake

a piece cut of fresh cream lemon cake

Italian Mimosa Cake

Italian Mimosa Cake, a delicious sponge cake recipe with layers of Italian cream, a classic Italian cake, a delicate creamy dessert. Enjoy.|anitalianinmykitchen.com

Italian Orange Cake

Italian Orange Cake, a moist and delicious made from scratch cake recipe. Homemade and easy, perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert.

Fresh Apricot Double Layer Cream Dessert

slice of apricot cake on a black plate

Yellow Cake with Nutella

Yellow Cake with Nutella Ciambellone soffice con Nutella a yummy Italian anytime Cake, not too sweet and dairy free, you pick the filling.

Wild Berry Crumb Cake

Wild Berry Crumb Cake, a fast and easy homemade breakfast, snack or coffee cake. Red berries or blueberries make it a yummy cake recipe.

Italian Glazed Mandarin Orange Almond Cake

mandarin orange cake with a slice on a black plate

Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo

semifreddo on a plate topped with fresh strawberries

Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake

Chocolate Easter Egg Nest cake front view

Italian Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

an up close photo of homemade chocolate chip bundt cake

Italian Mascarpone Marble Cake

up close photo of a slice of marble cake on a black plate with a fork

Orange Olive Oil Cake

pouring the glaze on the orange olive oil cake

Italian Breakfast Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate Chips

a piece of Italian Breakfast Cake on a black plate

Lemon Tiramisu Cake 

lemon tiramisu cake with a piece on a black plate

Chocolate Pear Cake

side view of chocolate pear cake on a black wire rack

Strawberry Tiramisu

slice of strawberry tiramisu on a black plate

La Torta Tenerina / Italian Brownie Cake

brownie cake slice on a white plate

No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

upclose tiramisu cheesecake slice on a white plate

Valentine’s Day Classic Tiramisu for Two

up close classic tiramisu heart shaped with a chocolate dipped strawberry

Ciambella Romagnola Italian Cake

ciambella romagnola 3 pieces cut on a white board

Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake

chocolate birthday cake on a white cake stand

Easy Italian Apple Cake

Italian apple cake a slice on a black plate

Italian Orange Diplomat Cake

diplomat cake on a cake stand

Homemade Limoncello Cake

limoncello cake on a wire rack

Homemade Fresh Cherry Cake

a slice of cherry cake on a black plate

Italian Pastry Cream Filled Lemon Cake

a slice of pastry cream filled lemon cake and a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Zuccotto al Gelato

zuccotto al gelato on white plate with a slices on a small white plate

Chocolate Chip Ricotta Crumb Cake

a slice of ricotta crumb cake on a black board

Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

slices of ricotta chocolate chip cake on a black wire rack

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts Pastry Cream Recipes

Italian cuisine is known for its delicious creamy Pastry Cream. Made with milk, cream and egg yolks it is one of the best Pastry Cream’s in the world. Use it for fillings in pies, cakes or even baked in cookies and tarts.

Italian Pastry Cream (Vanilla)

Italian pastry cream in a jar

Coffee Pastry Cream

Fast and Easy Coffee Pastry Cream, a creamy delicious Italian coffee filling, perfect for filling cakes, pies and pastries.

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream, Fast, easy and creamy the perfect filling for any tart, cookie or Cake. Makes any Dessert Amazing!

Homemade Mascarpone

mascarpone in a glass jar

No Churn Cappuccino Ice Cream

scoop of cappuccino ice cream in 2 glass bowls

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian  Pastry Cream Dessert Recipes

Coming to Italy I discovered how much I love Pastry Cream, this creamy rich never too sweet recipe, is used to fill cakes, cookies, parfaits and even baked in a tasty Italian Pastry crust.

Italian Mimosa Cake

Italian Mimosa Cake, a delicious sponge cake recipe with layers of Italian cream, a classic Italian cake, a delicate creamy dessert. Enjoy.|anitalianinmykitchen.com

Italian Valentine’s Day Tarts

Italian V Day Tarts/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Cappuccino Cookie Parfait

An easy and delicious Tiramisu type Parfait, Cappuccino Cookie Parfait is the perfect homemade dessert recipe.

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are an easy Christmas Cookie Recipe, a buttery lemon base rolled in chopped almonds makes these the best cookies.

Puff Pastry

10 Minute Puff Pastry Dough

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Pastry Cream Filling

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

Sporcamuss

sporcamuss filled on a board

Pasticiotti Italian Cream Filled Pastries

upclose cut open pasticiotti tart

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, an easy Italian Dessert recipe, made with lady fingers, chocolate and cream. Delicate & Delicious.

Easy Puff Pastry Tiramisu

up close puff pastry tiramisu on a black plate.

Cream Puffs / Baked Bignè

baked bigne with whipped cream and italian pastry cream

Easy Lemon Charlotte

lemon charlotte on a glass cake dish

 

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts Pastry Recipes

Pastries in Italy are made in many ways, from baked to fried. From North to South of Italy every Region has their own sweet recipe.

Castagnole

castagnole fried in a white bowl

Italian Frappe Sweet Fritters

frappe/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Easy Nutella Puff Pastry Balls

Easy Nutella Puff Pastry Balls, a fast and easy 2 ingredient Dessert idea. A simple pastry filled with Nutella and baked to yummy perfection.

Creamy Homemade Baked Cannoli

cannoli up close

Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel

apple strudel with maple glaze being poured

Pastry Baked Cannoli with Two Creamy Fillings

baked cannoli upclose 3 on a plate

Cassatelle with Ricotta

cassatelle on a black plate stand

Chocolate Pastry Braid

chocolate pastry with dark chocolate & nuts

Fresh Strawberry Cannoli

up close cannoli

Italian Desserts from cookies to pastries, creamy cakes and fast and easy no bake recipes. Tiramisu, semifreddo and everything in between. Enjoy!

Italian Desserts – Special Occasion

Special Occacions in Italy are filled with delicious homemade sweet recipes, from yeast cakes to no bakes, to chocolate and fruit and nuts, there is always something for everyone.

Panettone – Italian Christmas Sweet Bread

a slice of Panettone cut

Chocolate Torrone

chocolate torrone one piece up close

Colomba – Italian Easter Dove Bread

colomba sliced on a white board

Easy Panettone French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Italian Easter Bread Breakfast Casserole, a fast and easy Delicious French Toast type Breakfast Casserole, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar make it Perfect!

Struffoli Italian Honey Balls

upclose photo of struffoli Italian honey balls

Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake

Italian Easter Bread

Italian Easter Bread on a wooden board

Homemade Italian Baci Chocolates

4 chocolates in a white dish

Homemade Gianduiotto Chocolates

gianduiotto on paper

Traditional Italian Easter Bread

2 easter breads on a wooden board

 

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