{"id":3309,"date":"2012-10-15T15:38:16","date_gmt":"2012-10-15T13:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=3309"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:26:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T20:26:37","slug":"best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Italian Desserts: 5 Beloved Sweet Treats to try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Walks of Italy, we have quite the sweet tooth\u2014and that&#8217;s one of the reasons why we love Italy! Although pizza and pasta get most of the attention, Italy&#8217;s cookies, cakes, and desserts are pretty delicious, too. No matter where you&#8217;re traveling, there are plenty of traditional Italian desserts and sweets for you to indulge in.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just five of our favorite Italian sweets, or\u00a0<em>dolci!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1744\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1744\" class=\"wp-image-1744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/panforte.jpg\" alt=\"One of the sweet Italian Christmas breads\" width=\"800\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/panforte.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/panforte-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panforte, a Christmas sweet, hails from the Tuscan city of Siena.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#5_of_the_Best_Traditional_Italian_Desserts\" >5 of the Best Traditional Italian Desserts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Gelato\" >Gelato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Cannoli\" >Cannoli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Panettone\" >Panettone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Sfogliatelle\" >Sfogliatelle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Tiramisu\" >Tiramisu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Traditional_Italian_Desserts\" >FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Traditional Italian Desserts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Are_traditional_Italian_desserts_the_same_across_all_regions\" >Are traditional Italian desserts the same across all regions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_try_seasonal_Italian_desserts\" >When is the best time to try seasonal Italian desserts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#How_do_I_know_if_a_bakery_or_gelateria_is_high_quality\" >How do I know if a bakery or gelateria is high quality?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato\/#Do_traditional_Italian_desserts_pair_well_with_local_drinks\" >Do traditional Italian desserts pair well with local drinks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_of_the_Best_Traditional_Italian_Desserts\"><\/span>5 of the Best Traditional Italian Desserts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gelato\"><\/span>Gelato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s the heat of summer or the dead of winter, we <em>always\u00a0<\/em>like the excuse to go for a <em>gelato<\/em>. And no, gelato isn&#8217;t just &#8220;ice cream.&#8221; It has way less butterfat (4 to 8 percent, compared to 14 percent for American ice cream), meaning it freezes less solidly than ice cream and melts in your mouth faster. And it&#8217;s not whipped with air and water, as with ice cream elsewhere, so it&#8217;s more flavorful. This is why this traditional Italian dessert is unrivalled anywhere else in the world. For those of you who are intrigued&#8230; here&#8217;s more on <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/what-is-gelato-italian-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what gelato really is!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want to try the best of Italian gelato? Then just make sure you choose your gelateria carefully. Avoid gelaterias selling gelato that looks too fluffy or too bright. Unfortunately, many places these days <em>do<\/em> &#8220;pump up&#8221; their gelato with air and water, giving it that fluffy look. And lots of places also use artificial powders and flavorings to boost the color!<\/p>\n<p>To help, here some of <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-gelato-in-italy-florence-rome-milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our favorite gelaterias in Italy<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21887\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21887\" class=\"wp-image-21887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2407.jpg\" alt=\"A display of gelato as a shop keeper takes a scoop.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2407.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2407-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With so many flavors, which will you try first?<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cannoli\"><\/span>Cannoli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Cannoli<\/em> alone are a reason to head to Sicily&#8230; or at least to a good Sicilian bakery in Italy! A truly traditional Italian dessert, these tube-shaped shells are fried to a delicious crisp, then filled with creamy ricotta.<\/p>\n<p>The sign of a top-notch bakery? When all you see in the display case are the shells themselves, and they&#8217;re only filled with ricotta when you actually order one. Often, you&#8217;ll also be asked if you want the ends dipped in chocolate chips, candied fruit, or pistachios. We don&#8217;t think you can go wrong with any of the options!<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, when you&#8217;re ordering, that the singular of\u00a0<em>cannoli\u00a0<\/em>is\u00a0<em>cannolo<\/em>\u2014so, no, you\u00a0<em>never\u00a0<\/em>order &#8220;one\u00a0<em>cannoli.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1078\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1078\" class=\"wp-image-1078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/DSC_0387-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Great Sicilian sweet, the Cannoli, a traditional italian dessert, made from a crisp shell and filled with Ricotta, topped with a glace cherry!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cannolo &#8211; everyone&#8217;s favorite Sicilian pastry!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panettone\"><\/span>Panettone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As for almost all food in Italy, there&#8217;s a time and place to eat <em>panettone:\u00a0<\/em>at Christmastime, and\u2013ideally\u2014in northern Italy, particularly Milan. But although it&#8217;s from the north, the curious have ample opportunity to try this sweet, dome-shaped bread loaf in other parts of the country, as the tradition has spread from region to region.<\/p>\n<p>Usually studded with raisins and candied citrus peels, panettone takes several days to make since, like sourdough, it must be cured. Here are <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/italian-christmas-treats-pandoro-panettone-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 Christmas cakes in Italy<\/a> we love, including panettone!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1743\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Panettone-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1743\" class=\" wp-image-1743 \" title=\"Panettone, a sweet Christmas bread in Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Panettone-.jpg\" alt=\"An Italian Christmas treat\" width=\"540\" height=\"412\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panettone is one of the most traditional Italian desserts &#8211; especially at Christmas.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sfogliatelle\"><\/span>Sfogliatelle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ultimate pastry symbol of Naples and the south\u2014and, some would say, of the entire Italian mainland\u2014<em>sfogliatelle\u00a0<\/em>(pronounced &#8220;sfo-ylee-a-TELL-eeh&#8221;) are every bit as delicious as they are famous. Made up of leaves of thin, crispy dough, filled with semi-sweet ricotta mixture, <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-sfogliatelle-in-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these pastries alone are a reason to visit Naples<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a taste of the best, we especially love Pasticceria Attanasio, one of 3 <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-naples-italy-food-near-train-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fantastic food stops you can make right near the Naples train station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1596\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1596\" class=\"wp-image-1596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/DSC_0383-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sfogliatella, a traditional italian desserts, on a plate with powdered sugar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/DSC_0383-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/DSC_0383-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/DSC_0383-1536x1020.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sfogliatella, a beloved pastry around Italy.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiramisu\"><\/span>Tiramisu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but definitely not least on the list of traditional Italian desserts is Tiramisu, of course! The name of this dessert literally means &#8220;pick-me-up,&#8221; and that&#8217;s exactly what <em>tiramisu<\/em> is: a dessert made with coffee and cocoa. It&#8217;s generally made with layers of coffee-soaked biscuits (or even pieces of cake, such as <em>panettone<\/em>) and a sweetened <em>mascarpone.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, although it was invented in Italy (food historians think it was first created at a restaurant in Treviso in the 1960s), it remained\u00a0virtually unknown throughout Italy all the way until the 1990s&#8230; when it became wildly popular in the United States! Only then did most Italian restaurants in Italy start adding it to their own menus. Today, you can find it as an option for\u00a0<em>dolci\u00a0<\/em>on almost every restaurant menu in Italy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21812\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21812\" class=\"wp-image-21812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0381.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of freshly made tiramisu in a white ceramic bowl.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiramisu is what dreams are made of, coffee, cocoa and mascarpone! A truly traditional Italian dessert to die for!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Traditional_Italian_Desserts\"><\/span>FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Traditional Italian Desserts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"555\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_traditional_Italian_desserts_the_same_across_all_regions\"><\/span>Are traditional Italian desserts the same across all regions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"555\">Not at all! Italy\u2019s desserts are deeply regional. While you\u2019ll find gelato everywhere, many classics, like cannoli in Sicily or sfogliatelle in Naples, are tied to specific cities or regions. Part of the fun is discovering how each area has its own unique sweet traditions, ingredients, and baking styles.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_try_seasonal_Italian_desserts\"><\/span>When is the best time to try seasonal Italian desserts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"935\">Italy has a strong seasonal dessert culture. Christmas brings panettone and panforte, Easter is known for colomba, and summertime highlights chilled treats and fruit-based pastries. If you\u2019re visiting during a holiday period, keep an eye out for limited-edition specialties you won\u2019t find other times of the year.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1240\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_a_bakery_or_gelateria_is_high_quality\"><\/span>How do I know if a bakery or gelateria is high quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1240\">Look for small, artisanal shops that prepare items fresh daily. Avoid overly flashy displays or shops with long ingredient lists full of additives. In Italy, the best places often look simple, the focus is on craftsmanship, not decoration.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1562\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_traditional_Italian_desserts_pair_well_with_local_drinks\"><\/span>Do traditional Italian desserts pair well with local drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1562\">Absolutely. Many Italians enjoy their sweets alongside regional wines, dessert liqueurs, or a classic espresso. For example, tiramisu pairs beautifully with a rich espresso, while almond-based pastries go perfectly with Sicilian Marsala or Vin Santo.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22427\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22427\" class=\"wp-image-22427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0217.jpg\" alt=\"A round board with several small glasses of sweet wine and served with cantuccini, a type of biscotti.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0217.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0217-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try a sweet wine and served with cantuccini, a type of biscotti.<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"368\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\">Ready to indulge your sweet tooth the Italian way?<\/strong><br data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\" \/>Join one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"102\">Walks of Italy food tours<\/strong><\/a> and taste the very best pastries, gelato, and regional specialties with expert local guides who know exactly where to find the <em data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"236\">real<\/em> thing. From hidden bakeries to family-run shops, you&#8217;ll sample Italy\u2019s most iconic treats while learning the stories behind them.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"426\">Come hungry\u2014your Italian food adventure starts here!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Walks of Italy, we have quite the sweet tooth\u2014and that&#8217;s one of the reasons why we love Italy! Although pizza and pasta get most of the attention, Italy&#8217;s cookies, cakes, and desserts are pretty delicious, too. No matter where you&#8217;re traveling, there are plenty of traditional Italian desserts and sweets for you to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":21886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[62,89],"ppma_author":[296],"class_list":["post-3309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-wine","tag-food","tag-summer"],"authors":[{"term_id":296,"user_id":102,"is_guest":0,"slug":"maikac","display_name":"Maika Cotton","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/maika.jpeg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/maika.jpeg"},"user_url":"","last_name":"Cotton","first_name":"Maika","job_title":"","description":"Maika is a writer, traveler, and planner at heart, with a love for meaningful experiences and a good story. 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