Our 10 best holiday dessert recipes
Dolce, or “sweetness.” That’s how you say dessert in Italian. Makes you want to indulge, right?
To crown an Italian holiday meal in style, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 dessert recipes. All that’s left to do is to choose one… or try them all!
Hazelnut cocoa ricotta cookies
Our hazelnut cocoa ricotta cookies are sure to become a family favourite. Easy to make, they freeze well before or after baking, so they’re good to go when you are. Make it all the more festive with icing and colourful decorations.
This dome-shaped showstopping Tuscan dessert was originally made for nobility. Thanks to our panettone, we’ve made it that much more accessible. All you have to do is stuff it with a rich ricotta cream and refrigerate until ready to serve, like for Christmas dinner, for example. A dessert fit for a king!
Trifle is a festive dessert that’s a great addition to any holiday table! It’s a great way to use leftover panettone too! You can use whatever berries you have on hand: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries or even frozen fruit. It’s almost too beautiful to eat!
Hazelnut cocoa crinkle cookies
If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that everyone will love, our hazelnut cocoa crinkle cookies are just the thing! A favourite with young and old alike, these cookies are easy to make, with simple ingredients and the dough can be stored in the fridge until it’s time to bake — handy!
Biscotti means twice cooked. Though that may seem unnecessary, it’s the second bake that gives this cookie its longer shelf life and its famous crunch. Irresistibly good, they probably won’t last as long as you think… With a cup of coffee, your mornings just got a whole lot better.
This gluten-free cake (hello, almond flour!) is simply truly very delicious. Luxuriously chocolatey and perfectly moist, the torta caprese is also very elegant. You’ll also notice we’ve added our own personal touch with a dollop of ricotta cream to make every bite even more decadent.
Torn between panettone and tiramisù? This recipe is for you! An original way to make tiramisù by using panettone instead of the traditional ladyfingers or Italian sponge cake. Something special for a special occasion.
Panettone, meet ice cream. Ice cream, meet panettone. One of those recipes that seem so obvious, you wonder why you hadn’t thought of it before? This no-brainer was a huge hit with my family. Make it ahead of time and freeze it, it’ll be easier to serve.
For most Italians, Christmas wouldn’t really be Christmas without a slice of panforte! Panforte literally means strong bread, as in strong in warm and fragrant spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and yes, even coriander. This soft and unique dessert from Tuscany is also packed with nuts and dried fruit, and—wait for it—our signature crunchy hazelnut and cocoa spread.
These tasty, crunchy cookies are perfect for dipping in coffee and tea, and keep well for up to a month on the kitchen counter in an airtight container. OK, I’d be lying if I said they lasted for that long in our house, but it is a good idea to keep some on hand for any surprise visitors or to give as little homemade gifts.
