Amaretti & Bread CakeBy Alyssa SaltzmanA simple amaretti chocolate cakeBocconottoBy Alyssa SaltzmanBocconotto is a pastry typical of the Italian regions of Apulia, Abruzzo, and Calabria. It is often eaten at Christmas. Its filling varies according to the region in which it is produced.Baba with Rum SyrupBy Alyssa SaltzmanAlmond CantucciBy Alyssa SaltzmanCantucci are a very traditional Italian cookie, and often dipped in sweet wine for dessert.Tuscan Crostata with MarmaladeBy Alyssa SaltzmanA crostata is an Italian baked tart or pie filled with jam or marmaladeTiramisu with Limoncello and StrawberriesBy Alyssa SaltzmanA fresh tuscan spin on tiramisu with layers of limoncello mascarpone and fresh strawberries Cioccolato di ModicaBy Alyssa SaltzmanRicotta CassateBy Alyssa SaltzmanFried or baked dough stuffed with a ricotta and lemon fillingVanilla Gelato with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze and BerriesBy Alyssa SaltzmanRich Italian vanilla gelato topped with balsamic vinegar glaze and berriesPear and Grappa SorbetBy Alyssa SaltzmanFresh and boozy sorbet with Italian Grappa and summer pears