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Cannoli

Cannoli by Joanne

A crisp, light shell with a deliciously rich and creamy sweet ricotta filling. This is one of the most popular desserts in upstate New York

5 votes
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Pastaciotti or Pusties

Pastaciotti or Pusties by Joanne

Italian pudding filled pastries. A sweet, delicate dough housing a deliciously smooth filling. These will be a hit with everyone. Be sure to put the little button on top of the vanilla filled pusties otherwise those chocolate seekers may pick up the wrong one.

1 vote
2880 views
TiraMiSù Galliano LEMON special

TiraMiSù Galliano LEMON special by Foodessa

This lusciously creamy and decadent LEMON TiraMiSù gets an added 'Pick-Me-Up' from the smooth and aromatic spirited GALLIANO liquor. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/05/tiramisu-galliano-lemon-special.html

3 votes
7059 views
custard CREAM with RICOTTA and Maple Syrup

custard CREAM with RICOTTA and Maple Syrup by Foodessa

Taking the Italian custard to a new level of texture and creaminess not equalled by any other. Perfect for filling cakes, cream puffs or ‘Zeppole di San Giuseppe’. Let your imagination ride. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/04/puff-choux-pastry-ricotta-cream-zeppole.html

1 vote
1487 views
TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake

TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake by Foodessa

Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's fabulous outcome. Here's my simple method of assembling this delight. ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your…

2 votes
3703 views
NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni >

NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni > by Foodessa

Got a few egg whites left over from a recipe? Here's a super easy crispy, flourless cookie called < Brutti ma Buoni >. It's an Italian saying...loosely translated as ugly looking (not really) but yummy. Originally made with roasted hazelnuts...however, re-created to include roasted almonds instead. I also reduced much of the…

3 votes
7574 views