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Ricotta Pie

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Flecks of creamy chocolate are mingled with the richness of ricotta cheese and lots of eggs.

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Ricotta Easter Cake

Submitted by: Bon Appetito

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Living In: Fresh Meadows, New York, USA

This recipe for Italian-style ricotta Easter cake has all the bells and whistles, including a sweet crust, tender whole wheat berries simmered with orange zest, plenty of anise liqueur, dried fruits, pineapple preserves, and a dozen eggs. It's a big recipe that makes 4 8x8-inch square cakes.

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Italian Frosted Chocolate Cookies

Submitted by: LMV5853

Home Town: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Traditional Italian chocolate cookies have a hint of orange flavor and a drizzle of frosting on top. This recipe makes a big batch.

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Cherry Almond Biscotti

Submitted by: PJ's kitchen

Living In: Canfield, Ohio, USA

Dried cherries, amaretto liqueur, and chopped blanched almonds add their flavors to these elegant biscotti. Serve with glasses of dessert wine and cups of espresso or cappuccino for dipping.

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Tiramisu Layer Cake

Submitted by: bettina

Fancy taste without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get together or just a special occasion at home. Using a box cake mix as a base it's a real time saver!

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Aunt Anne's Sesame Cookies

Submitted by: DianeF

Living In: Long Island, New York, USA

After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful!

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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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These Italian cookies are baked twice: once as a log, and again as individual slices. With their crunchy texture and wand-like shape, biscotti just beg to be dunked.