A no bake dessert that is fast and pretty: Ricotta Truffles by Patricia Turo

Ricotta truffles are easy to make and you can use a variety of coatings according to your taste. It takes very little time and the only requirement is that they must be refrigerated until you serve them.

Pere al vino rosso (Pears in Red Wine Sauce) by Frank Fariello

Dessert is our house is normally a piece of fruit, perhaps with some cheese, and, in winter, some mixed nuts in their shells. This is why you will not find very many desserts featured on this blog. But there is at least one prepared dessert that makes its way on to our table in the colder months: pere al vino rosso, or pears poached…

creamy CANNOLI maple syrup RICOTTA filling by Foodessa

I'll leave the authenticity to the ones who do it best. In the meantime, I've enjoyed tinkering with this recipe and this is what I've grown to appreciate best. It is a very lightly smooth textured mousse-like creamy filling. Versatile enough to add your own personality to it. For a dedicated post...please refer to:…

Sicilian Cake by Evelyn Scott

This Sicilian cake is traditional from the ricotta to the crushed pineapple and rum. Topped off with cherries and chocolate chips, this is unbeatable.

Apple Fritters by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. This is a unique dessert that is sure to please! Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE by Foodessa

This dessert has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing decadent frozen confection.

Pumpkin Tiramisu by Evelyn Scott

Cornflakes in Chianti Cookies copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Anginetti copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

"Lemon pie without milk" by Irene

A tart for those who are intolerant to milk.

Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake for ONE by Shauna Duncan

Been a bit obsessed with single serving desserts lately. This one I think about DAILY. It is not overly sweet, and I feel almost less guilty because there are carrots in it. Score! It doesn't even need frosting.

Carpaccio of oranges with orange brandy by Lemon Squeezy

A lighter pudding option after a rich meal

No Bake Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry Topping by For the Love of Italian Cooking

The hardest part about this no bake cheesecake is waiting 8 hours for it to set.

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

BERRY yogurt lemon Maple syrup Tiramisu-style PARFAIT by Foodessa

No need for Mascarpone or Ricotta with this very tasty cold dessert. Healthy, plain yogurt did the trick and...no guilt in sight ;o) For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/06/fool-twice-berry-light-cool-delights.html