Italian Fruit Dessert Recipes

"While the combination strawberries with balsamic vinegar is common in many dishes, the sweet-acidic balance of the vinegar pairs well with other fruits. This dessert whips up in a heartbeat and is the perfect ending to an Italian meal."

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Ingredients: sweet oranges, balsamic vinegar...

"A wildly refreshing dessert that will have your mouth singing! A unique and delicious granita and it's so easy to make! This granita is a fancy schmancy way to end a meal, especially Italian. The citrus flavors refresh the palatte, while the basil gives the fresh taste of Italy When our team thought of Italy, basil came right to mind. It just shouts..."

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Ingredients: fresh basil leaves, fresh lemon juice...

"This refreshing sorbetto evokes the essence of a Southern Italian citrus orchard. A blend of lemon, orange and lime juices are brightened by a confetti of zests that add a special a zing. Created for the Zaar World Tour 4 Italian Frozen Dessert Challenge Time does not include chilling or mixing in your ice cream maker."

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Ingredients: oranges, zest of, limes...

"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...

"An unexpected delight! A good diversion from the usual desserts from The Food Network's "Everyday Italian". Literally a dessert sandwich!"

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Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray, fresh strawberries...

"OK, put away your fourchettes, you'll want to savour this delicious sorbet using a spoon! Fragrant, seasonal strawberries frozen with that quintessential Italian liqueur - Sambucca! And, just in case you didn't know you were in Italy, the Fighting Fourchettes have added a sprinkling of sweet and pungent green basil throughout to make this sorbet..."

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Ingredients: sambuca romana, fresh basil...

"Perfect dessert when strawberries are at their peak."

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Ingredients: fresh strawberries, ricotta cheese...

"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...

"Got this recipe from a "Desserts of Italy" class. This dessert couldn't be easier. The class thought it sounded wierd, pears and balsamic vinegar. However, it was great and made a wonderful dessert since it wasn't too sweet."

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Ingredients: pears, sugar, unsalted butter...

"Figs stuffed with mascarpone cheese are a classic late-summer dessert in Italy. If you can't find mascarpone, substitute with cream cheese."

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Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, cream cheese...