Easter Archives - Marisa's Italian Kitchen

Zeppole Di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph Day Pastry)

Marisa — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000

Zeppole di San Giuseppe are classic Italian pastries, traditionally served in Italy on March 19 in honour of St. Joseph. They’re crisp and golden on the outside with a creamy custard filling, making these festive treats a delicious way to honour a cherished Italian tradition. What are Zeppole Zeppole, pronounced Zeh-puh-lee, are Italian donuts that […]

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Sweet Italian Easter Bread

Marisa — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:53:50 +0000

Sweet Italian Easter Bread is a traditional brioche-like bread made during the Easter holiday. This sweetened bread is slightly dense in texture with a citrusy, sweet taste. Although sometimes decorated with brightly coloured eggs, I prefer mine topped with festive sprinkles and some sugar granules. This old-fashioned type of Easter bread is called Pan di […]

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Ciambelle Italian Lemon Cookies

Marisa — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:30:00 +0000

We call these Italian lemon cookies, Ciambelle or Ciambellini cookies, referencing their tiny size. They’re tender, crumbly cookies dipped in a tangy lemon glaze and topped with sprinkles! They make a perfect holiday cookie or just about anytime treat! Most Italian families have their version of this ever-popular ring cookie. Sweet to savoury or tender […]

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Italian Rice and Ricotta Pie

Marisa — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:30:00 +0000

This Pastiera di riso is a traditional Italian Rice and Ricotta Pie. Although you can make it with a pastry crust or forgo the crust altogether, we love it encased in a flaky phyllo dough. It’s elegant, beyond delicious and makes for one great make ahead dessert! This rice and ricotta confection is traditionally served […]

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Italian Crumb Cake, Torta Sbriciolata

Marisa — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:17:35 +0000

Torta Sbriciolata is a classic Italian crumb cake. This recipe features both a layer of strawberry jam and ricotta filling nestled between a delicate, crumbled pastry dough. Sbriciolata, pronounced “sbree-cho-lah-ta” and meaning crumble, is one of those Italian desserts that can be prepared in a myriad of ways with various delicious fillings. It consists of […]

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