Tag Archives: Italian desserts

Cantucci: Meaning, History, and Authentic Tuscan Recipe

Traditional Tuscan cantucci with whole almonds stacked on a rustic wooden board beside a warm cup of coffee in soft golden light.

Cantucci: Meaning, History, And An Authentic Tuscan Recipe If you love Italian cookies, you have probably heard the word cantucci and wondered what makes them different from biscotti. This guide walks you through what cantucci are, the meaning behind the name, how they compare to biscotti, plus an authentic cantucci recipe you can bake at […]

Best Italian Dessert Wines to Pair With Biscotti

A rustic Italian dessert scene featuring a glass of Marsala wine and a plate of almond biscotti, inspired by Bruno LoGreco’s childhood in Palermo. Warm lighting and wooden tones create an inviting atmosphere for Italian wine and biscotti lovers.

Best Italian Dessert Wines To Pair With Biscotti (Vin Santo, Moscato, Marsala) When people think of an Italian wine dessert, they usually picture tiramisu or panna cotta. In Italy, one of the most timeless endings to a meal is much simpler: a crisp biscotti and a small glass of dessert wine. It is elegant, unfussy, […]

Biscotti and Coffee: Why They’re the Perfect Italian Pair

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Italian Heritage Biscotti and Coffee: The Italian Pairing That’s Taking Over Coffee Time Biscotti is the twice baked Italian cookie that turns coffee time into a ritual. This companion guide focuses on family tradition, the coffee moment, and modern pairings. New to biscotti? Read our complete guide for definitions and history: What Is Biscotti? The […]

Biscotti Tiramisu: A Twist on the Classic Italian Dessert

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Biscotti Tiramisu: A Twist on the Classic Italian Dessert 🖨️ Print Recipe 📌 Pin This Not too long ago, we hosted a few friends for Thanksgiving dinner. I was going to serve Anise Biscotti with coffee, but at the last minute I decided to try something new and made biscotti tiramisu. I already had mascarpone […]

What Is Biscotti? A Complete Guide to the Crunchy Italian Cookie

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What Is Biscotti? A Complete Guide to the Crunchy Italian Cookie Whether you have seen it behind a café counter or dipped one into your morning espresso, biscotti is one of those treats that feels both familiar and a little mysterious. Is it a cookie? A cracker? A dessert? In this guide, we are diving […]

Savoring the Past: Baking Italian Easter Cookies with Grandma

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A Traditional Sicilian Cucidati Biscotti Recipe Straight from the Heart of Sicily Easter has always been a special time for my family and me. One of my favorite memories is when my grandmother came to visit us for Easter. She would stay with us for a few days, and on the first night, we would […]

Budget Friendly Pistachio Biscotti Recipe: The Surprising Egg Replacement

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Back to Recipes Hub Applesauce Pistachio Biscotti Recipe (Egg-Free, Budget-Friendly) A crisp, affordable biscotti with real pistachio flavor and that clean, bakery-style snap. Egg prices go up and down, but a good biscotti should always be within reach. This applesauce pistachio version skips eggs, keeps the proper double bake, and lands the same crisp texture […]