Dolce Italia: 97 Homemade Recipes for Irresistible Italian Desserts

Nothing is quite as indulgent as homemade Italian desserts. As a nation renowned for their impeccable food and generous hospitality, Italy gives us a variety of the creamiest, richest desserts that are sure to bring delight to everyone who tastes them. Written by renowned Chef Giulio Simola, his cookbook Dolce Italia is a wealth of 97 recipes guaranteed to bring the joy of Italian desserts to your kitchen.

Divided into 7 distinct chapters specifically focusing on different categories of Italian delights, the cookbook begins with 'Classic Desserts'. Here, Chef Simola features time-honoured treats like the famous zeppoline, creamy panna cotta with amaretto liqueur, and crumbly yet decadent crostata alla ricotta which all have a special place in Italian tables around the world. He also adds beloved classic recipes such as the signature Italian Tiramisu, the subtly citrusy limoncello cake and the season-appropriate zabaglione, that will give you a taste of the distinct Italian flair of desserts that will be hard to forget.

The remaining chapters of the cookbook each focus on specific ingredients popular in Italian cuisine, from 'Hazelnut and Almond' to 'Chocolate and Coffee'. These later chapters are a guide to creating the perfect homemade Italian recipes like traditional gelato ice cream, melt-in-your-mouth truffle cakes, and even the popular Biscotti di Prato. As delicate and lighter-than-air treats, he teaches you in detail the techniques and nuances in crafting the masterpieces he's chosen to demonstrate in his cookbook.

Run by the philosophy of making Italian desserts that are both simple in their ingredients but complex in their flavours, Dolce Italia hopes to bring quality Italian sweets to the home chef. From the ancient Italian classics to his particular recipes that keep the Italian sugar alchemy alive, these desserts shared by Chef Giulio Simola in Dolce Italia create the perfect balance of nostalgia and culinary mastery. With 97 mouth-watering creations, Dolce Italia is the ideal cookbook to prepare your very own masterpieces of irresistible Italian desserts.