40 Italian desserts

Give your dessert an Italian flavour with this moist and fruity polenta cake

Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat

Crunchy Italian amaretti biscuits and almond liqueur are the key in this baked creamy pudding

Use good-quality eggs to get a lovely golden hue for this pandoro – a sweet bread originating from Verona in Italy. Dust generously with icing sugar to serve

This buttery, Italian bread really is the star of Christmas desserts. Try this light, festive dessert with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby's easy-to-make polenta cake

An Italian classic with a twist, the perfect end to an Italian Sunday lunch

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

A super-simple way to try out Italian amaretti biscuits

Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert

Learn how to make cannoli with our easy-to-follow recipe. A classic Italian pastry with a crisp shell and creamy, sweet ricotta filling, it's a moreish treat

Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

A deliciously creamy, Italian strawberry dessert

Think of this as an Italian version of the British bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

This delicate tonka bean and orange-infused panna cotta pairs beautifully with vibrant pink forced rhubarb - the perfect dessert if you want to impress

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert

Our easy affogato recipe is the perfect Italian-inspired summer dessert. This simple coffee treat can be made in just five minutes with two ingredients

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy - a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu