Panna cotta, a molded chilled dessert popular throughout Italy, is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

This float was inspired by the Italian dessert affogato al caffé, which consists of ice cream that has been “drowned” in hot coffee.

In these tender, elegant cakes, the Italian dessert wine Vin Santo contributes intoxicating flavor that’s played up by the addition of plump grapes.

A zingy lemon tart gains an Italian accent with a crisp, almond-perfumed crust.

Our editors especially love these Italian classics and modern twists, which are sure to satisfy on cold winter nights.

This semifreddo (Italian for"half-cold") is like a softly set ice cream that doesn't require churning. Grappa lends the poached fruit character and depth.

Millefoglie is the Italian version of the French pastry mille-feuille (meaning “thousand leaves”), which is then layered with fruit and cream, napoleon-style....

Saturated with brandy, cream, and raspberry purée, dried Italian-style savoiardi get the French treatment here.

Although uva means “grape” in Italian, Concords are native to North America. A velvety sorbet brings out their inky, foxy intensity.

Not overly sweet, and with a spunky kick, this palate cleanser is a take on the Italian combination of strawberries, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar.