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Italian desserts are known for their simplistic yet rich flavours. And so, if you’re also meaning to try them, here’s a look at the 10 best-rated Italian desserts according to TasteAtlas.
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1. Tiramisù This decadent coffee-soaked dessert is perfect for those who appreciate its flavour.
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2. Nougat One of the oldest types of confections, there are many variants now around the world.
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3. Panna Cotta Finding its mention in cookbooks after 1960s, it’s considered to be a traditional Piedmontese dessert.
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4. Cannoli Boasting ricotta cheese cream, these are decadent fried pastry tubes.
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5. Granita This famous semi-frozen dessert is made with water, sugar, fruit juice, or any other flavourings.
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6. Sfogliatella One of the most famous Italian pastries, it is believed to have been invented around 1700.
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7. Cassata This traditional cake comprises liqueur-drenched genoise sponge cake which is then layered with fruit preserves & sweetened ricotta.
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8. Amaretti These are almond-flavoured biscotti that were supposedly first made in the Middle Ages
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9. Torrone Boasting a soft, chewy texture and can vary from soft to firm! It’s generally sold wrapped in flavourless edible wafer paper.
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10. Macaroons These are traditional small cookies made with granulated sugar, egg whites, and chopped almonds.
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How many of these Italian desserts have you tried before?
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