Desserts

Il Torcolo di San Costanzo

The Torcolo di San Costanzo is a rich raisin, pinon and citron-ladened sweet bread created in honor of San Costanzo, one of the patron saints of Perugia, Italy. Executed on January 29 during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, his memory is celebrated...

Strawberry Tiramisu

Ingredients (for 8 people):1 ½ C. Fresh ricotta1 ½ C. Mascarpone6 – 8 Eggs1 qt. Very ripe strawberries or substitute with 6-8 very ripe peaches1 C. Sugar20 Lady fingers cookies (savoiardi) ½ pkg. Amaretti cookies½ qt. Orange or apricot or pear or...

Sicilian Love Cake

Recipe provided courtesy of Miceli Dairy Products Company2721 E. 90th St., Cleveland, OH 44104. Visit www.miceli-dairy.com for more information. Ingredients:1 box fudge marble cake mix2 Pounds Miceli’s ricotta cheese¾ Cup sugar4 Eggs1 Teaspoon...

A Recipe of Enticement: Strawberry (or Peach) Tiramisu

In June, strawberries are in our Umbrian garden – and strawberry tiramisu will often be dessert for dinner guests. In July, peaches come along and this dish is also buonissimo substituting peaches for the strawberries. A main ingredient of...

Zuccotto

Zuccotto is not a member of the zucchini gourd family. Zucchini is a popular mealtime favorite usually stuffed with mozzarella, herbs, ricotta, and anything else that makes it tastier. On the other hand, zuccotto is a Tuscan chilled dessert that...

Shelly's Potato Chip Cookies

1 lb. butter softened1 cup sugar2 tsp. vanilla3-1/2 cups flour1-1/2 cup potato chips (crushed)Powdered sugar Mix butter and sugar together, add vanilla and flour and mix well. Blend in potato chips. Make small balls approx. 3/4’’ round...

Zeppole (Ricotta Puffs)

Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Miceli's Ricotta Cheese 1/4 teaspoon vanilla...

Zeppole

L'undici novembre si festeggia in alcune regioni d’Italia San Martino. Il piatto tradizionale in onore del santo sono le zeppole. Queste possono essere preparate in versione dolce o salata, a seconda dei vostri gusti. La guarnizione...

Torronecini

Ingredients: 1 lb. All purpose flour 1 lb. Sugar 1 lb. Whole almonds 6 Eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together, by hand, until completely mixed and smooth. Divide dough into 3-4 narrow logs. Bake 15-20 minutes....
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