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Dead Bones (L'Ossa Morte)
Dessert Italian

Dead Bones (L'Ossa Morte)

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
755 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and cloves. Make a well in the sugar mixture, and pour the eggs into the well. Work the eggs into the mixture, first with a fork, then with your hands, until you have a smooth dough.
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with foil. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rest overnight. Cookies will spread.
  3. 3 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove cookies from pan immediately as they come out of the oven or they will stick. Cool completely on a wire rack.

By BILLSFRAN

Strawberry Bellini
Drink Italian

Strawberry Bellini

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Blend hulled strawberries, confectioners' sugar, and brandy in a blender until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide the strawberry mixture among three champagne flutes.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 cup sparkling wine into each flute and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry.

By Helen

True Amaretti
Dessert Italian

True Amaretti

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually add sugar and almond extract, continuing to beat until very stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment and mix in almond meal until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 3 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into small balls and coat with confectioners' sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Oana

Michelle's Tiramisu Cake
Dessert Italian

Michelle's Tiramisu Cake

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the cake in half lengthwise to make two layers. Combine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle enough of the coffee mixture over the bottom cake layer to moisten it well, but not soak it.
  2. 2 Beat together the mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Spread half the cheese mixture over the bottom cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer and spread remaining cheese on top. Dust liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

By Michelle

Italian Hazelnut Cookies with Nutella
Lunch Italian

Italian Hazelnut Cookies with Nutella

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together hazelnuts, flour and sugar. Mix in butter, egg yolk and salt until combined. Form into ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Roll dough into 48 small balls, about 2 tsp each. Arrange balls, about 2 inches apart, on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake, in batches, for about 18 minutes or until just set and lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on cooling rack.
  4. 4 Spread or pipe 1 tsp Nutella® hazelnut spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies.

By Nutella hazelnut spread

Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle
Dessert Italian

Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir instant coffee granules and water together in a bowl until dissolved. Let cool.
  2. 2 Beat cottage cheese, cream, and confectioners' sugar together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Brush each ladyfinger cookie with coffee. Arrange a few ladyfingers in the bottom of 4 serving glasses. Spread a layer of cream filling atop the ladyfingers. Layer a few strawberry slices atop cream filling. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, cream filling, and sliced strawberries, ending with a layer of cream filling. Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry.

By Mashmousha

Berry Panna Cotta
Dessert Italian

Berry Panna Cotta

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the rind from 1/4 lemon into long strips. Place strips in a saucepan with cream and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Set aside to steep for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine milk and gelatin in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Reheat the cream mixture until hot. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture and vanilla extract. Remove lemon rind. Pour into 8 ramekins and refrigerate until set, about 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 To serve, arrange strawberry slices and raspberries on top of each custard.

By Jennifer

Crostoli Pastries
Dessert Italian

Crostoli Pastries

4.3

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together salt, sugar, and eggs on high in an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until very fluffy. Stir in evaporated milk, vanilla, and rum. Gradually mix in flour.
  2. 2 Knead with a dough hook until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. If dough is still sticking to bowl after 5 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of additional flour, 1/2 tablespoon at a time until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Remove dough, cover with plastic, and set aside for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Separate dough into small portions. Roll out dough portions until very thin, about 1/16 inch, on a lightly floured surface. Cut into long, narrow strips (about 6x1 inch). Make a slit in the center of each strip with a knife, and draw one end through the slit.
  5. 5 Fry in batches in hot oil until puffy, blistered, and light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to paper towels to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

By Tiffany Taylor

Sfingi
Dessert Italian

Sfingi

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mix 1/2 cup flour and baking powder together in a small bowl; fold into ricotta mixture. Add enough remaining flour to make a thick batter. Let rest for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat until a small amount of batter dropped in oil sizzles and starts to color. Working in batches if necessary, drop teaspoonfuls of batter into hot oil and deep-fry until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Stack sfingi on a serving platter in a pyramid. Drizzle stack with honey and dust with confectioner's sugar.

By KITTYCATGRL

Italian Butterball Cookies
Dessert Italian

Italian Butterball Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat together 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until well combined. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and mix into butter mixture until just incorporated.
  3. 3 Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Let cookies sit on the sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to completely cool.
  5. 5 Spread 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar on a plate; roll cooled cookies in confectioners' sugar to coat.

By iluvlax

Italian Cookies with Icing
Dessert Italian

Italian Cookies with Icing

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in almond extract. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time; mix on low speed until incorporated. Roll batter into teaspoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. 5 While cookies are baking, beat confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract for icing in a bowl until smooth.
  6. 6 Set cooled cookies close together on a cookie sheet. Frost with icing and sprinkle with nonpareils.

By Lee M Longo

Cannoli alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cannoli)
Dessert Italian

Cannoli alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cannoli)

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat ricotta cheese and 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in mixed peel and chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix flour, Marsala wine, butter, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl to make cannoli dough. Wrap in plastic wrap; let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into twenty 4-inch squares. Wrap each square around a metal tubular mold, overlapping ends and dabbing with warm water to seal.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower some cannoli molds into the hot oil; cook until shells are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cannoli molds. Cool briefly; twist molds carefully to remove shells. Let shells cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Fill cooled cannoli shells with ricotta filling using a spoon or piping bag. Arrange cannoli on a serving platter. Garnish with pistachios; sprinkle 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar on top.

By Maria

Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake
Dessert Italian

Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2 Beat 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, alternating with buttermilk, beating briefly after each addition. Beat in baking soda, then beat in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans, 5 to 10 minutes, before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  6. 6 Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost sides if desired. Place remaining 1/4 cup walnuts on top cake.

By Chantal

Tiramisu Cake
Dessert Italian

Tiramisu Cake

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch pans.
  2. 2 To make the cake: Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Divide 2/3 of the batter between 2 prepared pans. Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour into the remaining prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cakes comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. 4 To make the syrup: Combine brewed coffee and coffee liqueur in a measuring cup; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the filling: Beat mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, and coffee liqueur in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to keep cool.
  6. 6 To make the frosting: Beat cream, confectioners' sugar, and coffee liqueur in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff. Fold 1/2 cup frosting into chilled filling until combined. Store frosting and filling, covered, in the refrigerator to keep cool.
  7. 7 To assemble the cake: Place 1 plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart. Pour 1/3 of the coffee syrup over cake, then cover with 1/2 of the filling. Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour another 1/3 of the coffee syrup over cake and cover with remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee syrup on top. Spread sides and top of cake with frosting.
  8. 8 To garnish the cake: Place cocoa powder in a sieve and lightly dust top of cake. Run a vegetable peeler down the edge of chocolate square to form curls. Scatter chocolate curls over cake.
  9. 9 Chill cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By Bettina J

Primo Spaghetti Sauce
Italian

Primo Spaghetti Sauce

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
75 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 In a large pot combine white wine, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook on medium heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in red wine, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, allspice, salt, thyme, sage, marjoram, tomato sauce, tomato paste and sausage. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in brown sugar and confectioners' sugar; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

By Jeremy Lawrence

Nipples of Venus (Capezzoli di Venere)
Dessert Italian

Nipples of Venus (Capezzoli di Venere)

4.3

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream sugar and butter together with a spatula until light and creamy. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat an inch of water in a pot set over low heat. Melt dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl placed over the pot. Stir with a small spatula.
  3. 3 Place chestnuts in a food processor; pulse on and off until very finely ground. Add chestnuts to the sugar-butter mixture and stir until combined. Add salt, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and brandy. Stir well. Pour in the melted chocolate and mix again until filling is well blended.
  4. 4 Scoop filling onto a silicone-lined baking sheet and smooth out if necessary. Cover the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare the white chocolate coating.
  5. 5 Reserve about 20% of the white chocolate to stir in later. Melt the rest in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water until an instant-read thermometer inserted in to the chocolate reads 105 degree F (41 degrees C). Add the reserved white chocolate and stir until melted.
  6. 6 Place 1 chocolate truffle on a fork and hold it up above the white chocolate coating. Spoon on the white chocolate until ball is well coated. Use another fork to push the truffle onto a lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining truffles and coating. Place the bowl of coating back over hot water if it chocolate starts to harden.
  7. 7 Mix confectioners' sugar with enough milk to make a very thick paste that will hold together well. Dye it pink with red food coloring. Transfer into a piping bag and pipe a small dot on top of each truffle. Serve truffles in paper candy cups.

By John Mitzewich

Italian Christmas Cookies with Cocoa and Orange Liqueur
Dessert Italian

Italian Christmas Cookies with Cocoa and Orange Liqueur

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Beat white sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs. Stir creamed butter mixture, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons liqueur, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into flour mixture until dough is just combined.
  3. 3 Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead, adding flour as needed to keep from dough sticking to your hands. Roll dough, 1 to 2 tablespoons per cookie, in your hands and form a log-shape; twirl log into desired shape. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons liqueur, water, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together in a bowl until icing is creamy. Dip cookies into icing. Place a piece of waxed paper under a wire rack and place cookies on wire rack to cool.

By Ignazia Vella

Ricotta Cookies
Dessert Italian

Ricotta Cookies

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.
  4. 4 Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.

By Sandy

Italian Christmas Bread with Eggnog Glaze
Breakfast Italian

Italian Christmas Bread with Eggnog Glaze

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the nuts to a bowl, and let them cool.
  3. 3 Place the eggnog, sugar, salt, butter, egg, egg yolk, bread flour, yeast, anise seed, and cinnamon into the bread machine. Program the machine for a basic cycle with the crust as "medium." Press start. Do not use the delay timer.
  4. 4 Place the cooled toasted hazelnuts into the machine between Knead Cycle 1 and Knead Cycle 2. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool on a rack.
  5. 5 Prepare the glaze by combining the confectioners' sugar and eggnog in a bowl; mix well. It should be a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze on the cooled bread before slicing.

By nancyclrsoftwarecom

Cannoli
Dessert Italian

Cannoli

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly.
  3. 3 Make a well in the center; add Marsala wine, water, vinegar, egg, and egg yolk.
  4. 4 Mix with a fork until the dough becomes stiff; finish kneading by hand on a clean surface, adding a bit more water if needed for about 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Divide cannoli dough into three balls; flatten each one just enough to get through the pasta machine. Roll 1 ball of dough through successively thinner settings until reach the thinnest setting. Dust lightly with flour if necessary.
  6. 6 Place dough sheet on a lightly floured surface; cut out 4 to 5-inch circles using a cutter or large glass.
  7. 7 Lightly dust dough circles with flour. This will help you later in removing the shells from the tubes. Roll dough around cannoli tubes, sealing edges with a bit of egg white. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  8. 8 Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry shells on the tubes in hot oil, a few at a time, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes; turn as needed using tongs. Remove shells carefully using tongs; place on a cooling rack set over paper towels.
  9. 9 Cool just long enough that you can handle the tubes, then carefully twist tubes to remove shells. Using a tea towel may help you get a better grip. Wash or wipe off the tubes; use them for more shells. Place cooled shells in an airtight container for up to 2 months. You should only fill them up to 1 hour before serving.
  10. 10 Mix ricotta cheese and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl until well combined; fold in chocolate and lemon zest.
  11. 11 Transfer filling mixture to a pastry bag; pipe into shells, filling from the center to one end, then repeating on the other side. Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve, if you like.
  12. 12 Enjoy!

By Lydia Nacawa

Sfogliatelle Ricce
Dessert Italian

Sfogliatelle Ricce

4.1

Prep
90 min
Cook
30 min
Total
360 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Mix bread flour, semolina flour, and kosher salt together in a large bowl. Mix in water and honey; the dough will be very dry, like pasta. If there is still dry flour after a few minutes of mixing, add up to 2 teaspoons more water to ensure all flour is moistened.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth, firm, and not tacky. While you want a firm dough, it must still be workable. Divide dough into four pieces and flatten. Cover dough with plastic wrap when not working with it. Run each piece through a pasta machine on its widest setting a dozen or so times, folding it in half and rotating the sheet 45 degrees each time (see Tips). Dust with flour very sparingly, only if needed to prevent tearing. Repeat with remaining dough pieces. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make the filling: Blend ricotta cheese in a food processor until smooth. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in sugar. Sift in semolina flour, whisking to avoid clumping; it will immediately thicken up. Reduce the heat to low, fold in blended ricotta, and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Remove from the heat and transfer filling to the food processor. Add egg yolks, one at a time with the processor running, until fully combined. Add orange peel, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pulse to mix. Transfer filling to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  5. 5 Divide each dough piece into four smaller pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Place clean kitchen towels over a work surface so you can lay each sheet of dough on the towels while you roll out the remaining sheets.
  6. 6 Run each piece of dough through a pasta machine on progressively smaller settings until dough is as thin as possible. After running it through the machine, stretch each sheet as wide as you can without tearing. Dough sheets should stretch to three times their original width and be so thin you can see through them.
  7. 7 Melt butter and lard in a saucepan. Place a sheet of parchment paper onto a work surface, and place the first sheet of pastry onto the parchment. Brush pastry with butter mixture. Place the second sheet above the first, overlapping 1/2 inch or so. Roll sheets up into a tight cylinder, leaving about 1 inch to overlap the next sheet. Place the third dough sheet onto the parchment, overlapping the second sheet, and brush with butter mixture. Continue rolling up the log of dough, repeating until all dough pieces are brushed with butter mixture and rolled. Wrap dough log in the parchment sheet, then wrap entirely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer chilled filling to a pastry bag or a 1-gallon zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  9. 9 Cut dough log into 1/2-inch slices; you should have 16 to 20 pieces. Holding it in both hands, use your thumbs to flatten each slice from the center outwards, then shape it into a cone. Pipe some filling into the center, close partially, and repeat to form remaining pastries.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until dough turns golden brown and starts to peel back from the pastries, 20 to 30 minutes, basting a couple of times with any leftover butter mixture if desired. Serve warm pastries dusted with confectioners' sugar.

By popperdoogles

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake
Dessert Italian

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Cream butter, shortening, and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Sift flour, baking soda, and cocoa together. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  4. 4 Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 mintutes.
  6. 6 While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting: Sift confectioner's sugar and cocoa together.
  7. 7 Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in confectioners' sugar mixture, a little at a time, until well-combined. Mix in pecans and vanilla.
  8. 8 Remove cooled cakes from the pans. Frost the top of each layer, then stack and frost the sides.

By MARBALET

Chiacchiere with Sanguinaccio
Dessert Italian

Chiacchiere with Sanguinaccio

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift the flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, and salt into a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Whisk together the eggs, butter, olive oil, wine, rum, and lemon zest in a separate bowl until smooth; pour into the flour mixture. Stir together until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 1 hour.
  2. 2 While the dough rests, stir together 5 cups white sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Stir in the vanilla. Add the unsweetened chocolate, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll with a well-floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 2x5 inch rectangles. Alternately, pinch off an egg-sized piece of dough and roll it through a pasta machine. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  4. 4 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Fry the Chiacchiere a few at a time until golden brown; remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. To serve, pour the cooled Sanguinaccio sauce into a bowl, and sprinkle with chocolate chips to garnish. Place the fried Chiacciere onto a serving platter and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar to serve.

By LaCuocaEnza

Fondant for Chocolate Cherries

Fondant for Chocolate Cherries

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift confectioners' sugar several times into a bowl to eliminate all lumps.
  2. 2 Beat butter, corn syrup, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. 3 Turn fondant out onto a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth and workable, 5 minutes; cut dough in half. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

By Cammy Kinstedt

Easy Creamy Vanilla Fudge
Dessert

Easy Creamy Vanilla Fudge

3.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a 9x5-inch pan; set aside.
  2. 2 Mix confectioners sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, and salt in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat until mixture is hot and creamy.
  3. 3 Pour into the prepared pan; refrigerate until fudge has set, about 2 hours. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

By Stephanie

Sand Tarts
Dessert

Sand Tarts

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter in large bowl until light. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Add flour and mix until just blended. Stir in nuts. Shape dough into a ball, then flatten into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared sheets, spacing evenly.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm and lightly colored, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Sift 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Transfer warm cookies to confectioners' sugar and roll gently to coat. Immediately transfer cookies to a resealable plastic bag, seal the bag, and let sit until cookies sweat and form an icing, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.

By ROBIN JOYE