Easter Italian Recipes
ITALIAN SWEET RICE FRITTERS (FRITTELLE DI RISO)
A special recipe from Tuscany.
They are made starting for Carnevale and lasting through Father’s day.
TORTINI DI RICOTTA (SWEET RICOTTA MINI-CHEESECAKE)
Pillowy soft ricotta and fresh lemon zest come together to create this light and airy filling.
This sweet Italian dessert is famous for being an Easter tradition in Abruzzo, Italy, where it is called—”Torta di Pasqua.”
GRANDMA’S ITALIAN EASTER RICOTTA PIE
This is my grandmother’s Easter ricotta pie recipe, with just a few changes.
GUBANA:ITALIAN EASTER BREAD
Gubana is a buttery brioche dough filled with a mixture of several nuts, raisins, apricot jam, candied orange peel, cocoa, marsala, grappa, and rum.
CIAMBELLA DELLA NONNA (GRANDMA’S RING CAKE)
Light and soft, this ring cake recipe is an ideal snack or dessert.
The ciambella is one of the most widespread Italian recipes.
SFINGES (ITALIAN FRIED DOUGH
Sfinges,in Italy called Sfinci are made differently than “zeppole” which is the actual name for fried dough.
But since my Mother always called them Sfinges then that’s what we’re calling them.
Whatever you want to call them, Italian fried dough dipped in sugar is a great little treat for yourself and the kids.
ITALIAN AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
If you are Cheesecake lovers, this is a fantastic and delicious Italian recipe.