Quick and Easy to Make Italian Desserts
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23 Deliciously Easy Italian Dessert Recipes
This list of traditional Italian treats will leave you drooling.
Jonny Valiant
If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Italian recipes is decadent plates of spaghetti and meatballs, thin-crust pizza, or heaping piles of caprese salad, you're probably not alone. Italian appetizers and entree recipes are some of the most beloved in the world. Just think: You can't really go anywhere in the world without there being a pizza and pasta shop around the corner. But Italian desserts deserve some love, too, because they're just as delicious. From classic recipes like coffee-filled tiramisu to slightly lesser-known delicacies like panna cotta and anise cookies, Italian desserts really offer something for everyone.
So next time you're planning a pasta night or a make-your-own-pizza evening, round out the night with one of the below Italian desserts, too. It'll help you explore complementary flavor profiles and give you the excuse to whip up a sweet treat in the kitchen just because. Worried the desserts will be too complicated? Don't be! Most Italian desserts are surprisingly simple to make, and some of these are simply Italian twists on more classic, basic recipes. In other words, no matter what your level of comfort is in the kitchen or baking aisle, these 24 recipes are ones that you can tackle confidently.
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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb
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Italian Anise Cookies
Put a spin on traditional butter cookies with this Italian favorite that's made with anise extract in the batter as well as in the powdered sugar-based glaze, and topped with crunchy nonpareils.
Get the Italian Anise Cookies recipe.
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Tiramisu
Tiramisu, the darling of Italian desserts, is always a crowd pleaser. This version speeds things up by alternating layers of premade ladyfingers, coffee liqueur, and ready-made cheesecake filling, which is all finished off with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Get the Tiramisu recipe.
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Neapolitans
There's nothing boring about these brilliant-colored cookies, decked in red, green, and brown stripes (flavored with raspberry, almond, and chocolate-vanilla, respectively) and dipped in white chocolate.
Get the Neapolitans recipe.
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Neapolitan Honey Balls
These deep-fried dough balls are drenched in honey and sprinkled with nonpareils and candied orange peel. The golden brown treats pack more flavor than expected, thanks to orange zest in the mix.
Get the Neapolitan Honey Balls recipe.
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Strawberry Cannoli
Combine a classic dessert with a popular fruit to create this sweet treat. Just fold the berry and almond extract into the ricotta mixture and pipe the filling into the cones before garnishing.
Get the Strawberry Cannoli recipe.
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Matcha Panna Cotta
You've never had a panna cotta quite like this. Combining maple syrup, matcha tea powder, and heavy cream, this dish is as tasty as it is beautiful.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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Mocha Cannoli
This chocolate-dipped mocha cannoli will truly make you exclaim, "Holy Cannoli!" From presentation to flavor, this dessert would be a hit at any office party or potluck.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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Tiramisu
Crunchy ladyfingers, rich espresso, and delicious mascarpone cheese comes together in this recipe in perfect harmony.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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Italian Cream Cake Balls
Have some leftover cupcakes at home? "Cake Balls are kind of the perfect solution for extending the life of slightly dried out cupcakes," says blogger Butterlust. Talk about a dessert hack!
Get the recipe at Butterlust.
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Limoncello No-Bake Cheesecake
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Italian Cream Cupcakes
If you're not in the mood for an entire cake, these Italian cream cupcakes are the perfect handheld, bite-sized snack.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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Italian Cream Cake
This delicious and creamy layer cake is absurdly tasty, featuring a cup of coconut, walnuts, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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Italian Christmas Cookies
If you love a soft, buttery, cakey cookie, then you'll love these Italian Christmas cookies. The white, green, and red sprinkles are festive, of course, but they're also the colors of the Italian flag.
Get the recipe at the Pioneer Woman.
Olivia Muenter Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond.
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