Torta della nonna, literally “grandmother’s cake,” is a rustic tart made from two simple Italian classics: pasta frolla and crema pasticcera. Lemony pastry cream is sandwiched
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Torta di Mele: Italian Apple Cake
Torta di mele is a classic homemade Italian cake that you can serve as a merenda alongside a strong cup of coffee or even for a sweet breakfast.
Torta Caprese: Italian Chocolate Almond Cake
Torta Caprese is a flourless chocolate cake from the island of Capri. It has a thin hard shell and a rich interior flavored with almonds and
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Rustic Coffee Walnut Cake
Sometimes you just need a simple, comforting cake that can be put together in just an hour. I find that this Italian torta rustica di noci
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Buranelli: Venetian Butter Cookies
A 45-minute Vaporetto ride northeast through the Venetian Lagoon brings you from Fondamente Nove to the islands of Mazzorbo and Burano. The islands are connected by
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Coffee Semifreddo: Italian No-Churn Ice Cream
Semifreddo, meaning “half-frozen,” is the Italian response to the French parfait. It’s a frozen dessert similar to ice cream, but molded and sliced instead of scooped.
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Crostata alla Marmellata: Italian Jam Tart
When you travel to Italy for the first time, you’re not surprised by the expansive blue sky, the incredible art, the amazing food or the conviviality
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