Life of Pie-Crostata Di Marmellata -Daring Bakers by Sucre Spice

Crostate also known as "open faced sandwich"are a traditional Italian sweet treat, most often filled with jam, preserved or fresh fruit, or nut-based fillings such as almond or hazelnut paste, or they can be filled with pastry cream, citrus curd or numerous other delights.

Sfogliatelle/ Neapolitan Cornets by Dennis Biancuzzo

Ricotta Pie by molly11

We took the traditional Italian holiday dessert and brought the health benefits up a notch by adding blueberries. We also think the pie tastes better and looks more inviting. Drain the ricotta cheese if you are buying the cheese prepackaged.

Strawberry tart by Alida

A nice, fresh and easy to make tart with not too much butter content.

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.

My Ricotta Pie by LinKev

This is one of my family's holiday favorite. I make this pie recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course Easter. When I make it my kids can't wait till after dinner so they can have a piece. I will try to make soon the Easter Cassateddi in which are mini ricotta pies that my grandmother used to make for us grandchildren, that is…

Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie by Deena Montillo

A delicious dessert combination that's easy to prepare--making this the perfect ending for any occasion.

Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart by Deena Montillo

The almond crust and added vino cotto bring a new texture and flavor to apple tarts.

Pear and Blue Cheese Crostata with Honey and Almonds by Angellove's Cooking

Adapted from Lauren Bracey: Pear and Bleu Cheese Tart, Easier than Pie I have found the challenging combination of pears, blue cheese and almonds, baked with honey, so particularly tempting that I have felt like immediately indulging in this so irresistible culinary frivolousness.

Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata by kathy gori

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by growing things that can be eaten. I can't fully explain the magic of that for a city kid, but to actually see the stuff that comes out of the cans or…