Italian Fruit Dessert Recipes

"This isn't anything fancy, just a basic biscotti."

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Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar, salt...

"From Cooking Light website. Something different to make with over-ripe bananas (this is the key to a strong banana flavour--the more spotted the banana the tastier.) The biscotti are very small "baby-finger" sized--probably how they earned a low calorie rating!"

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Ingredients: eggs, pecans, salt...

"I love the honey flavor of these biscotti as much the almond aroma while they bake. Based on "Biscotti Napoletani" from Nick Malgieri's book, Great Italian Desserts, the three flavoring ingredients are just honey-almond-cinnamon. They're wonderful in this pure form but I mention the optional ingredients since they please my American tastebuds...."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, honey, salt...

"Some say it was during the 16th century that the famous Medici family invented zabaglione. Others credit Giovan Paolo Baglioni, a fierce Italian nobleman turned warlord who, during the late 15th century, fed his troops a "soup" made of eggs, wild honey and wine. Still others credit the pastry cooks of Turin for creating this delicious mixture..."

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Ingredients: sweet marsala wine, egg yolks...

"Modena Monari Federzoni Balsamic vinegar a high quality Balsamic vinegar used for desserts and gourmet dishes. Over $6.00 for a 8 ounce bottle so I hope I tell the difference."

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Ingredients: strawberries, sugar...

"What could be better than a fresh peach and Prosecco bellini on a warm summer day? Why a cold refreshing bellini sorbetto of course! Made with the freshest ripe peaches, our tantalizing concoction of prosecco and peach is sure to tickle your tastebuds. Preparation time does not include time to freeze."

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Ingredients: asti spumante sparkling wine, peaches...

"In stead of using cranberries use dried cherries for Almond-Cherry Biscotti's. This biscotti recipe is posted by request, I have not made this one yet. recipe comes from Plumercrest Bed and Breakfast.(I would watch the bake time it seems long)"

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Ingredients: dried cherries, dried cranberries...

"Lemon granita is easily the most popular of all Italian ices, and with good reason. On a hot summer's day, no refreshment beats it tangy, revitalizing taste. Prep time included chill time. From The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen."

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Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, lemon extract...

"These crisp, crunchy cookies are based on the classic Italian version. These contain no nuts and are a slightly softer than the original version, which makes them more child friendly (mine adore them!). Try them with your mid morning cup of coffee.."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs...

"These extra-crisp cookies contain no butter or oil. Great with watermelon. I got this recipe out of Bon Appetit."

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Ingredients: dried cranberries, egg whites...

"This simply elegant ice, a mix of peach nectar and Prosecco, has been made famous at Harry's Bar in Venice. Serve it in flutes and top with Prosecco for a lovely aperitif. It is also good on its own, especially between courses. From the May 2005 issue of Bon Appétit. The 'cooking time' is, of course, the 'freezing time'. It takes no more than..."

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Ingredients: hot water, sparkling white wine...