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italian christmas desserts

Italian Christmas Desserts: 7 Treats for a Joyful Holiday


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A selection of traditional Italian desserts enjoyed during Christmas.


Ingredients

  • Panettone: 1 large loaf
  • Pandoro: 1 large loaf
  • Struffoli: 500g
  • Croccante: 200g
  • Ricciarelli: 300g
  • Chocolate: 200g
  • Chestnuts: 400g
  • Honey: 100g

Instructions

  1. Start with panettone and pandoro, slice them for serving.
  2. Prepare struffoli by frying small dough balls until golden.
  3. Mix honey and chestnuts in a pan over low heat.
  4. Coat struffoli in honey and form into a mound.
  5. Make croccante by melting sugar and mixing with nuts.
  6. Prepare ricciarelli by mixing almond paste with sugar and egg whites.
  7. Melt chocolate for dipping desserts if desired.

Notes

  • Serve desserts with coffee or dessert wine.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers.
  • Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking and frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice or piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Italian Christmas desserts, panettone, pandoro, struffoli, ricciarelli