Italian dessert recipes

From pannacotta to panettone and tiramisu to torta di riso, get your sweet fix with one of our Italian dessert recipes.

If you’re planning a full Italian spread, check out our Italian starters, Italian pasta recipes and Italian chicken recipes too.

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Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

Italian dessert recipes

Bonet (Italian chocolate and amaretti pudding)

Bonet is a classic Piedmontese dessert showcasing two of the region’s favourite things – chocolate and amaretti biscuits. Gently cooked...

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Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Christmas recipes from around the world

Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Bicerin is a hot drink from Turin, Italy. A layer of espresso is topped with a layer of melted chocolate...

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Cannoli

Italian dessert recipes

Cannoli

Cannoli are undoubtedly the most popular dessert of Sicilian baking. A bite into a homemade cannoli delivers a simple yet glorious...

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Marsala pannacotta

Pannacotta recipes

Marsala pannacotta

The addition of marsala wine and rum, plus the light coating of caramel, creates a complex flavour to this irresistible...

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Coffee and malt biscuit pannacotta

Pannacotta recipes

Coffee and malt biscuit pannacotta

The unlikely ingredient ovaltine adds a malty layer to this rich, coffee and malt biscuit pannacotta. In need of a...

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Raspberry cream maritozzi buns

Summer fruit recipes

Raspberry cream maritozzi buns

Maritozzi, delightful enriched-dough buns from Italy, are as light as a cloud. We’ve filled them with a raspberry cream to...

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Quince crostatas

October seasonal recipes

Quince crostatas

This Italian take on a galette makes the most of quince’s short season. Rustic spelt-pastry crostata is topped with slices...

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Sweet ricotta tart

Sweet tart recipes

Sweet ricotta tart

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s sweet ricotta tart with dark chocolate and Italian candied fruit is a perfect dessert for Easter or...

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Torta della nonna (ricotta and lemon tart)

Italian dessert recipes

Torta della nonna (ricotta and lemon tart)

Angela Hartnett‘s elegant ricotta and lemon tart (torta della nonna) would make a fine dinner party dessert or a great...

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Easy gingerbread affogato

Dinner party dessert recipes

Easy gingerbread affogato

All you need are four ingredients and 10 minutes for this easiest-ever gingerbread affogato recipe. It’s a punchy mix of...

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Poached peaches with zabaglione

Italian dessert recipes

Poached peaches with zabaglione

This classic Italian dessert pairs boozy zabaglione with soft poached peaches – all in under 30 minutes. Serve with our...

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Mini sweet lasagnes

Lasagne recipes

Mini sweet lasagnes

Eleonora Galasso has put a sweet spin on this classic Italian dish. Her mini lasagnes see sweet tomato jam, béchamel...

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Torta caprese

Italian dessert recipes

Torta caprese

Chef Francesco Mazzei shares his traditional Italian dessert, torta caprese, that’s perfect for a celebration or group gathering. Torta caprese...

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Honey tiramisu

Italian dessert recipes

Honey tiramisu

”One of the most popular Russian desserts is a cake called medovik, consisting of honey-based pastry layers smothered in sweet...

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Lemon fluff with limoncello cream

Italian dessert recipes

Lemon fluff with limoncello cream

This is Darina Allen’s family recipe for a lovely and light lemon pudding topped with limoncello cream. It’s a delight...

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Brown butter caramel and rye bread gelato

Ice cream recipes

Brown butter caramel and rye bread gelato

Celebrate your love for the frozen stuff with our Italian-style gelato recipe, made with a decadent salted caramel.

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