Desserts

For the world's simplest, most delicious pick-me-up, turn to the affogato, gelato drowned in espresso. In other words: meet your favorite new dessert.

Nothing says winter in Italy like a rich cup of cioccolata calda.

Get the recipe for cantucci toscani. Like many Italian biscotti, these delicious Tuscan cookies are twice-baked with almonds for an extra crunch. 

The ideal make-ahead dessert when you just can't face any more cooking on Thanksgiving, tiramisù is the coffee-infused pick-me-up you'll crave after a big turkey feast.

Meaning “small round glass” in Piemontese dialect, bicerin is a traditional hot drink native to Torino made of three distinct layers: espresso, hot chocolate, and whipped milk or cream.