traditional Italian desserts Archives - Marisa's Italian Kitchen The Secret Ingredient Is Always Love Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:01:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image-150x150.jpg traditional Italian desserts Archives - Marisa's Italian Kitchen 32 32 Zeppole Di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph Day Pastry) https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=8987 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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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/feed/ 27 Ciambelline al Vino: Italian Wine Cookies https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/ciambelline-al-vino-italian-wine-cookies/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/ciambelline-al-vino-italian-wine-cookies/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000 http://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=6501 Ciambelline al Vino, Italian Wine Cookies, are traditional ring-shaped cookies that truly don’t need much introduction in an Italian kitchen. They’re somewhat rustic in appearance, studded with wine-soaked anise seeds and have a delicate lemon scent. If you’re new to this style of Italian cookie, you’ll be happy to know they’re easy to make, using […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/ciambelline-al-vino-italian-wine-cookies/feed/ 30 Italian Grape Cake, Torta Bertolina https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/italian-grape-cake-recipe/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/italian-grape-cake-recipe/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=9859 This Italian Grape Cake, known as Torta Bertolina, is an Italian-style harvest cake and traditionally made during Italy’s harvest season. It’s a moist and fragrant cake studded with fresh juicy grapes, creating pockets of jammy goodness in every bite…a simple and perfect way to bake with grapes. With Fall upon us comes a whole new […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/italian-grape-cake-recipe/feed/ 19 Amor Polenta-Italian Polenta Cake https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:52:54 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=14379 Amor Polenta, also known as Italian Polenta cake, is a classic Italian-style tea cake often referred to as Dolce Varese. It’s a slice of regional Italian tradition from the province of Varese, nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, and it deliciously captures the heart of Lombardy in northern Italy. Never has a cake […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/feed/ 0 Torta Paradiso https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/torta-paradiso/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/torta-paradiso/#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:11:23 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=14075 Torta Paradiso also known as Paradise Cake is a soft and fluffy sponge cake with a delicate flavour and light texture. You can enjoy this simple cake all on its own for an anytime snack or savour it with your morning cup of espresso. Friends, dunking is highly encouraged here. What is a Torta Paradiso […]

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