Italian Dessert

The delicious brownie muffins. An easy recipe that I enjoy making with our Grandchildren…and they get to take some home.   INGREDIENTS: 4 oz chocolate – bittersweet or bittersweet, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup + 1 tb flour Pinch of…

The fluffy and light lemon pie. This fluffy treat is both simple and tasty. You might want to make two of these, because it will disappear quickly!    INGREDIENTS: For the crust:   1 3/4 cups flour  2/3 cups confectioner’s…

The Bananas Foster. If you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this dessert in New Orleans it most likely will be served flambéed at your table.    SERVING: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 packed cup (3 oz) dark brow sugar…

The frozen Napoleon. Served on a warm evening nothing could be finer or more pleasing.    INGREDIENTS: 2 cups and 2 tbs. heavy cream – divided 8 oz whipped topping 6 tbs. Cocoa powder 3 tbs. butter – softened,…

The Lemon crumb pie or Crostata al Limone.  This is a delicious summer dessert and so perfect in the hot weather because you never have to turn on your oven and the dessert is light and refreshing.    INGREDIENTS:…

The Lemon Pie. I love recipes like this that are quick, easy and delicious.  Great to have handy when a quick dessert is needed.    INGREDIENTS: 2 cups milk – whole milk or half and half ½ cup bisquick…

The no-bake peaches and cream cake. No need to turn the oven on for this delightful treat  filled with peaches and cream.    CRUST  INGREDIENTS: 3 cups graham cracker crumbs ¾ cup butter – melted 3 tbs. sugar  …

The Chocolate Souffle’. A Dessert they will remember!  INGREDIENTS: 1 stick butter – unsalted 4 tb flour 2 cups whole milk – scalded 8 egg yolks – large, lightly beaten 122 egg whites – room temperature 1 ½ tsp.…

The classic Pizelle. Rumored to have originated in Ortana a small village in the Abruzzo region and thought to go back as far as being served during the days of Roman feasts.  The beauty of this Italian treat is that…