Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This creamy smooth Mandorla Gelato (Almond) is made with sweet almond paste, egg yolks, and heavy cream and ready in 4 hours 50 minutes. The rich custard base slowly churns into a thick, velvety frozen dessert that coats the back of a spoon. I find making my own gelato at home incredibly rewarding. Try More …
Italian Limone Gelato is a zesty frozen dessert featuring fresh lemon juice and double cream. This traditional Sicilian treat uses simple citrus and dairy to create a sharp, refreshing palate cleanser. The first time I made this, I rushed the cooling process and the texture turned icy. Now I always leave the custard in the …
This creamy, rich Tiramisù Gelato is made with mascarpone cheese, bold espresso, and ladyfingers, and ready in 5 hours. The magic happens when chunks of coffee-soaked biscuit fold into the smooth custard base, creating beautiful textured swirls. I find making this at home beats any standard tub of ice cream from the store. Try More …
This creamy, smooth Caffè Gelato (Coffee) is made with rich espresso and egg yolks, and ready in about four hours. Pulling the freshly churned dessert from the machine releases an intense roasted aroma that fills the kitchen. I always keep a batch frozen for a quick afternoon treat. Try More Gelato Recipes: Why You Will …
This creamy rich Amarena Gelato (Sour Cherry) is made with whole milk, egg yolks, and Fabbri Amarena cherries and ready in 4 hours 30 minutes. Folding the thick ruby syrup into the churned base creates beautiful dark streaks throughout the pale cream. I always make a double batch during summer weekends because it disappears quickly. …
This creamy Homemade Italian Pistachio Gelato Recipe is made with pure pistachio paste, rich egg yolks, and whole milk, ready in 4 hours and 30 minutes. The pale green custard slowly churns into a dense, velvety frozen dessert. I always keep a batch in the freezer for when I need a taste of Italy. Try …
This smooth Italian Salted Caramel Gelato Recipe is made with heavy cream, egg yolks, and flaky sea salt, ready in 4 hours. The dark amber sugar bubbles furiously as you pour in the warm dairy, creating a deeply toasted base. I love keeping a batch of this in the freezer for sudden dessert cravings. Try …
This crispy cheesy Broccoli Pizza is made with fresh florets, creamy ricotta, and garlic, and ready in 30 minutes. The crust turns perfectly golden while the broccoli edges char slightly into the bubbling mozzarella. I love making this on busy weeknights when we want pizza without ordering out. Try More Recipes: Better Than Takeaway I …
This moist, tender Blueberry Ricotta Cake is made with fresh berries, whole milk ricotta, and lemon zest, ready in 65 minutes. Slicing through the golden crust reveals bursting purple pockets of fruit suspended in a remarkably soft crumb. I make this whenever I need a reliable, forgiving dessert that looks effortless. Try More Recipes: Why …
This Italian Jammy Roasted Tomatoes with Balsamic is made with fresh cherry tomatoes, dark balsamic vinegar, and garlic, ready in 30 minutes. The magic happens when the tomato skins burst and the balsamic reduces into a sweet, sticky glaze on the roasting tray. I make this every week to keep in the fridge for quick …
