19 Best Italian Desserts For The Sweet Tooth

Italian desserts

Ever wonder why Italian desserts are trending nowadays? If you are a foodie, you probably already know that Italian foods and desserts are famous because of their rich and natural flavors. There are no thick or heavy fillings in Italian desserts, yet they taste super delicious and sweet to satisfy your craving.

Italians love dairy products, like, mascarpone, ricotta, and lovely tang, in their desserts. From Panna Cota to tiramisu, Italian desserts have the most delicious taste after a meal. If you are a fan of Italian foods, you must try Italian desserts; they have the full sweetness and flavors you need in your breakfast or whenever you feel the craving. We also have collected some of the finest Mexican desserts, and vegan desserts recipes.

Today we are sharing some easy and delicious dessert recipes, so you can try them at home and enjoy their texture and sweetness.

1. Affogato

Preparing Affogato

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Looks tasty and fancy
  • Wonderful as Cherry amaretto
  • Easy and quick recipe

Affogato is the easiest last-minute potluck dessert you can make after dinner. The rich Vanilla ice cream, grated dark chocolate, espresso coffee, and cheeky nut liqueur make it the most delicious dessert of all time. This is one of the best and easiest gluten-free desserts for any season or occasion.

Affogato is a perfect treat after dinner. It is always quick to make, well-appreciated, and the most favorite recipe. A creamy Gelato and high-quality espresso make it super yummy and creamy. You will surely enjoy it after a meal party or holiday picnic party with family and friends. In Italian tradition, there are many desserts made with coffee, but Affogato is the favorite among them.

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2. Zeppole

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Fluffy and melting-in-mouth
  • Simple to make
  • Preferred recipe for celebrations

Zeppole donuts are very tasty, super delicious, and sweet. They are rolled in sugar and look very fluffy. With every bite, it melts in your mouth in a second. They always disappear fast because they are easy and quick to make, which makes them the best recipe you can make for an Italian potluck.

Whenever you cook it, you must add freshly grated cinnamon to the batter before frying. If you crave something tasty, then it is best to cook them at home. They are tastier when you make them yourself. They are especially best for weddings, birthdays, and anniversary functions due to their resemblance to Mexican wedding cakes.

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3. Italian Christmas Cookies

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Very soft and cakey
  • Thick texture and looks elegant
  • Great to serve any time of the year

Traditional Italian Christmas cookies are super yummy and delicious because of their soft and cakey flavor. They become super famous on Christmas days. These cookies are delicious cake-like cookies with sweet sugar glaze and anise flavors.

They look exquisite and thick with the almond extract that will give the dough an irresistible flavor. Add some vanilla icing if you want to make them hard, like a delicate shell.

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4. Zabaglione

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Made with only 3-ingredients
  • Super creamy and delicious
  • Serves divinely with fresh berries

Zabaglione is a simple and easy-to-make dessert. You only require 3 ingredients Marsala Wine, Egg yolks, and sugar. It is very creamy and delicious and usually served warm, but if you want it cold, freeze it and enjoy it. It can also be served as a sauce with ice cream or fresh berries. Serve it at birthday parties or as easter desserts; it will be a much-appreciated dessert on your table.

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5. Bomboloni

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Very soft and light
  • Filled with Italian pastry cream
  • Insanely delicious and yummy

Bomboloni doughnuts belong to the region that is famous for its dairy products. The fresh milk and butter make these doughnuts super yummy and creamy. Eggs put the best freshness and taste in these Bombolonis.

These Doughnuts are filled with Italian pastry cream and rolled in sugar, making them super sweet and creamy. They go perfectly well with cappuccino and cornett con crema and are filled with a cream but not heavy.

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6. Tiramisu Cheesecake

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • No-bake cheesecake
  • Everyone loves its cheesy flavors
  • Combination of Kahlua and espresso

Tiramisu cheesecake is a creamy and no-bake cheesy cake that goes perfectly well on all occasions. It is a delicious dessert to take to a party at home as it is an all-around winner dessert. If you want to make it thicker and tastier, use extra thick cream or whip it before filling in the creamy cheese.

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7. Italian Butter Cookies

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Perfect for Christmas cookie tray
  • Easy and delicious buttery cookie
  • Serves with tea or coffee

This simple Italian buttery cookie is one that you can buy from any Italian bakery easily. It is butter rich, soft, and melts in your mouth. These cookies are the perfect holiday cookies for all seasons. You can enjoy them with chocolate, making them more yummy, creamy, and chocolaty. They are the favorite of children; they enjoy every bite.

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8. Marrons Glace

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 2-3 days
  • Wonderful woody aroma and nutty flavor
  • Famously made in Paris
  • Popular in November and December

Marrons Glace is also known as Candied Chestnuts. They contain chestnuts, and fruit, that are rich in flavor and protein. They have a superb woody aroma and nutty flavor. It is the favorite dish of Italians.

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9. Strawberry Gelato

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Most popular Gelato
  • Heavy creamy
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Fresh and high-quality taste

Strawberry gelato is an effortless and delicious ice cream. Its creamy and smooth Gelato with fresh strawberry flavors makes it yummy. This gelato ice cream is popular among children because of its perfect creamy flavors. Strawberry Gelato is one of the most famous Gelatos of all time. When spring comes and fresh, ripe, and delightful strawberries make you crave them, strawberry Gelato is perfect.

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10. Italian Love Cake

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Looks super fancy
  • Sweet ricotta and chocolate make it delicious
  • Perfect for Valentine’s Day
  • Moist and super-rich, flavorful

Italian Love Cake is a cheesecake with a rich creamy topping. When you taste it, it feels like eclairs. You can bake this cake on Valentine’s Day and enjoy it with your loved one. Sprinkle some Colorful bounties to make it more flavorful and attractive. You can enjoy it at any event or party.

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11. Italian Waffle Cookies (Pizzelle)

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Easy and Delicious
  • Very thin crispy
  • Traditional Italian dessert special for occasions

Italian waffle cookie is a light and crispy vanilla Pizzelle recipe. These thin wafer-like cookies are famous on Christmas days, but you can try them anytime at home. Italian Waffle cookies are the recipe of old Italian mothers who used to make them in their old times.

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12. Chocolate Gelato

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 9 hours 50 minutes
  • Most popular and loved flavors of Gelato
  • Flavors of Cocoa powder
  • Looks yummy and is very easy to make

Chocolate Gelato is the most famous dessert for Chocolate lovers. It goes excellent in every season of the year when you need something super creamy and chocolaty. Due to its strong taste and creamy flavors, it goes perfectly well with Fior Di Latte Gelato and Alla Crema, a perfect combination for chocolate lovers.

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13. Chocolate Tartufo

What’s Special?

  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Looks like a chocolate ball
  • Best Italian frozen dessert
  • Coated with a chocolate shell
  • The Maraschino cherry hidden inside is super yummy

Chocolate Tartufo looks like a ball of chocolate ice cream. Chocolate Tartufo is famous for its two flavors of ice cream, with fruit and nut inside and then coated with cocoa powder, chocolate crumbs, and a chocolate shell. Freeze after making it, and then serve it as an after-dinner dessert; it would be a delicious treat.

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14. Canestrelli

What’s Special?

  • Total Time Taken: 35 minutes
  • Immediately makes you feel like you are in heaven
  • Delicious lemonade flavor
  • Super soft and buttery texture

Canestrelli cookies are irresistible soft bread that melts in your mouth with a first bite. Flavored with Vanilla bean, Lemon Zest, and butter, makes them unique cookies of all time. These Italian cookies are the perfect treat after lunch with tea or on a holiday breakfast with the family. If you are a diabetic, try these sugar-free cupcakes for diabetic to enjoy the same level of taste.

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15. Torta Barozzi

What’s Special?

  • Total Time Taken: 1 hour
  • Guaranteed crowd-pleasing
  • Thick and dark chocolaty
  • Best Flourless cake

Torta Barozzi is one of the best flourless cakes recipes made with dark chocolate and ground almonds. It contains some roasted peanuts that give some different unique flavors. If you dislike peanuts, add hazelnuts or try these almond flour cookies, instead of peanuts. I love to serve this cake with Balsamic vinegar and mascarpone cream.

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16. Roasted Almond And Espresso Cannoli

Roasted Almond And Espresso Cannoli

What’s Special

  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • A classic cheesy Italian desserts
  • Requires prepared Cannoli shells

Mascarpone, Ricotta, and vanilla are what make a perfect combination to fill in some cannoli shells. A desert like no other, this Italian dessert is elegant enough to serve at a formal party and for special festive occasions. Make it up for the date night to win your sweetheart’s heart!

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17. Warm Molten Chocolate And Salted Caramel Tarts

Warm Molten Chocolate And Salted Caramel Tarts

What’s Special

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Originated from the Italian restaurant Luca
  • It has the doable flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and milk

If you want to make a dessert like this, be sure that you need to spend more time in the kitchen. It may take a lot of effort, but trust me in the end it’s all worth it. The salted caramel along with molten chocolate simply melts in the mouth like nothing else. Serve it with vanilla ice cream for a flavor burst.

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18. Butterscotch Budino

Butterscotch Budino

What’s Special

  • Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • A custard-based dish from ancient Italy
  • You can make it into a non-alcoholic dessert too

When it comes to Italian desserts, Butterscotch is a mildly sweet and delectable flavor. It forms a base for the custard and is completed with a salted caramel topping. Make this chilled dessert to impress your guests at the next party. Budino, originated in ancient Italy, is now available at various Italian street cafes.

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19. Florentines

Florentines

What’s Special

  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Dark chocolate-flavored biscuits
  • A classic Christmas season dessert

When I am not in the mood to bake something extravagant or make sauces for desserts, this is when I turn my head to this recipe. Dark chocolate is my all-time favorite and does so well in these cookies. Make sure to bake a larger batch on Christmas Eve and serve them with hot coffee or a mocha latte.

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19 Best Italian Desserts Recipes To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Adalynn Ward
If you are a foodie, you probably already know that Italian desserts and foods are famous because of their rich and natural flavors. There are no thick or heavy fillings in Italian desserts, yet they taste super delicious and sweet to satisfy your craving.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 4 persons

How to Make?

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Nutrition

Serving: 1dessertCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 11g
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