These sweet treats are easier than you might think. Make them and experience la dolce vita.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
The Italian phrase, la dolce vita, literally means “the sweet life.” I’m turning to these 10 easy Italian desserts to help bring some of that sweet life into my kitchen. These recipes span the gamut from frozen treats to hot chocolate, with tips and tricks from Simply Recipes contributors to make them foolproof. Buon appetito!
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Get Recipe: Strawberries and Cream Semifreddo
“Similar to ice cream, the flavor combinations for semifreddo are endless. This semifreddo recipe is the perfect base for any additional flavors or add-ins. Consider folding in cookie pieces, cake crumbs, or chopped nuts before freezing.” —Stephanie Loo, Simply Recipes Contributor
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“Florentines tend to lump up in the middle and bake unevenly if you don’t spread them out. Dip your finger in water and spread the batter into a round circle, with the nuts in a single layer on the pan. (The batter can be sticky to work with, so dipping your fingers in water first helps with this step.)” —Irvin Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: Zeppole
“I am sometimes wary of recipes that involve deep frying at home. They often feel like too much work that also creates too much of a mess. But I promise you, making zeppole is almost as easy as making pancakes.” —Mark Beahm, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: This 3-Ingredient Cake Is as Good as a Trip to the South of Italy
“With this recipe, it’s imperative that you separate the eggs properly. The key is to avoid breaking the yolks. You want absolutely no egg yolks in the egg whites—you’ll have to start your egg whites over because they won’t become stiff.” —Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: Easy Panna Cotta
“If you don’t want to bother with unmolding the panna cotta, you can also simply pour the mixture into pretty dishes and serve them as is!” —Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: Ciambellone
“With this cake, it’s very important to use room-temperature ingredients for the batter to mix properly.” —Mark
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Get Recipe: Watermelon Granita
“This granita recipe works equally well with honeydew, cantaloupe or another melon.” —Ariane Resnick, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: Apple Crostata
“We’ve included directions for making a simple butter crust. You can also use a store-bought crust (flat or folded, not in a pie tin) to save time.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder
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Get Recipe: The 5-Ingredient Martha Stewart Dessert I’ve Been Making for Over 20 Years
“After making this cake for over 20 years, I’ve learned a few tweaks. The original recipe called for grinding almonds into almond flour, but I prefer to use store-bought almond flour because it’s tricky to grind almonds as finely as they need to be.” —Robin Asbell, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Get Recipe: Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)
“It’s easy to accidentally keep the mixture on the stove for a second too long and end up with hot pudding. If you do, just copy my mom and stir in some extra hot milk; the result is just as delicious as ever.” —Georgia Freedman, Simply Recipes Contributor
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