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New York Italian Style Cheesecake

Submitted by: jillschro

Italian-style New York cheesecake is made without a crust and needs plenty of time to cool. The cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sour cream make it rich and velvety smooth.

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"Zuccotto" Cupcakes

Submitted by: Kayla

Home Town: Taylorville, Illinois, USA

Living In: Springfield, Illinois, USA

These whipped cream- and raspberry-filled cupcakes are coated with two different frostings: a dark chocolate ganache and a white chocolate-cream cheese icing. They're inspired by the classic dome-shaped Italian cake.

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Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti

Submitted by: jowolf2

Living In: Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada

Pumpkin biscotti with pecans, flavored with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, are so nice for dipping into coffee or hot cider. They make great little gifts, too.

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Buttermilk Tiramisu

Show your creative side by making individual tiramisu desserts served in wine glasses, using pancake mix to make ladyfingers. The elegant coffee-flavored mascarpone treats are topped with hazelnut chocolate and a sprinkling of bittersweet cocoa.

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Anisette Toast

Submitted by: Linda (LMT)

Living In: Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA

This biscotti-like cookie is lighter and softer in texture than the traditional Italian version. This 'twice baked' cookie is enjoyable with a cup of coffee or anytime.

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Italian Cheesecake II

Submitted by: Keri

Living In: Antelope Valley, California, USA

This is a sweet, moist chocolate chip cheesecake with a hint of citrus and anise flavors. It is made with ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese.

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Chocolate Salami

Submitted by: maria

Home Town: San Rafael, California, USA

Living In: Pasadena, California, USA

Known in Italy as a 'Torta di Castagne', this chestnut, almond, and walnut confection can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick and easy dessert.

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Champagne Cookies

Submitted by: Dmacki

Festive cookies are tinted pink and topped with candy sprinkles. The dough is made with a cup of champagne.

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Refreshing Limoncello Cake

Submitted by: TheOtherHunny

Living In: San Clemente, California, USA

Fluffy cake infused with lemony limoncello liqueur is the perfect ending to an Italian dinner.

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Whipped Cream Zabaglione

Submitted by: janmaio

Living In: Palm Coast, Florida, USA

Whipped cream is folded into this cold zabaglione, adding further lightness.

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Dolce Pesca (Sweet Peaches)

Submitted by: Laura_th15

Peaches are stuffed with a fig and pine nut mixture, soaked in wine, and topped with brandy before baking.

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Italian Butterball Cookies

Submitted by: iluvlax

These buttery cookies are rolled in confectioners' sugar.

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Dead Bones (L'Ossa Morte)

Submitted by: BILLSFRAN

Home Town: Canastota, New York, USA

Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA

This simple, clove-spiced Sicilian cookie rises overnight and is baked the following day.

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Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)

Submitted by: Namaste Mama

This honey sweetened cheesecake is made with eggs and ricotta cheese and flavored with orange zest, lemon juice, and bay leaves.

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Cone Coxions

Provided by: Almond Board Of California

These cone-shaped almond pizzelle cookies are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkled with California Almonds.

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Semolina Cake

Submitted by: sapphireml

Home Town: Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Living In: Canton, Ohio, USA

This golden cake is enriched with almonds and scented with orange zest and brandy.

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Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

Submitted by: April

This is an authentic Italian-family cheesecake recipe handed down through generations. The results are a creamy, but not too thick, cheesecake your family-Italian or not-is sure to enjoy.

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Italian Holiday Pie

Submitted by: KMOMMYZ

The Italian rival to cheesecake, only so much richer, these pies made from a family recipe, blend creamy ricotta cheese with eggs, milk, cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and chopped candied cherries in a special holiday dessert.

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