Sweet Maria's Italian Desserts: Classic and Casual Recipes for Cookies, Cakes, Pastry, and Other Favorites

by María Bruscino Sánchez

Sweet Maria's Italian Desserts is baker Maria Bruscino Sanchez's loving tribute to the desserts her family has enjoyed for generations - desserts you'll find in Italy and in Italian-American homes on special occasions and, in many cases, any day of the year. These are festive favorites like Traditional Cannoli, Espresso Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Amaretto Chiffon Cake, Spiced Gelato, and many others. The result of years of baking in Italy, in her popular bakery, and in the kitchens of her grandmother, mother, and aunts (many of whom do the baking at Sweet Maria's), the book includes cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, pastry, sweet breads, frozen desserts, fruit dishes, and other specialties-all made with warmth, tradition, and a love of great desserts.

Presented with simple instructions, tips from the bakery, and a dollop of background information on the customs and history of the desserts, these creative, top-notch recipes will bring delicious favorites to your kitchen.

Genres: Cookbooks

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2000

Reviews

[Maureen Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and sweet

Italian desserts covers all the famous desserts that we all know and love. The book covers everything from homemade limocella to everyone's favorite tiramisu. The limocella is a must try. You can use it for cocktails, baking, and of course for sipping. These desserts are all easy to make and enjoy.