Experience the ultimate indulgence this season with this exquisite selection of Italian Christmas Desserts. Delight in 35 delectable recipes tailor-made for the holiday season.

These traditional Italian Christmas desserts will be the perfect sweet treat for your family to enjoy. Christmas time is the perfect season to make Italian dessert recipes. We also like to make Ugly Sweater Cake for something fun.
Table of contents
- Why We Love These
- 1. Italian Donuts
- 2. Italian Easter Cookies
- 3. Best Italian Cookies
- 4. Italian Panettone
- 5. Mini Chocolate Panettone
- 6. Italian Tiramisu
- 7. Tiramisu Semifreddo
- 8. Italian Cannoli
- 9. Italian Chocolate Toto Cookies
- 10. Cannoli Dip
- 11. Torrone Italian Nougat
- 12. Panna Cotta
- 13. Struffoli Recipe
- 14. Italian Almond Cookies
- 15. Panettone Bomb
- 16. Canestrelli
- 17. Italian Mostaccioli Cookie
- 18. Italian Cream Cake
- 20. Italian Rainbow Cooking
- 21. Homemade Panforte
- 22. Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake
- 23. Classic Italian Pizzelle
- 24. Zuppa Inglese
- 25. Struffoli Italian Honey Balls
- 26. Sicilian Cassata Cake
- 27. Pandoro Verona Christmas Cake
- 28. Nutty Nougat Caramel Bites
- 29. Italian Anise Cookies
- 30. Pangiallo Romano
- 31. Italian Pignoli Cookies
- 32. Christmas Gingerbread Tiramisu
- 33. Italian Rum Cake
- 34. Zabaglione
- 35. Raspberry Panna Cotta
Why We Love These
These authentic Italian recipes include something for everyone. From fried dough and sweet bread to Italian Cream Cake and more, there is so much to choose from. The recipes include easy to follow instructions and they taste amazing.
1. Italian Donuts
This deep fried treat is topped with powdered sugar for the best Christmas sweet treat. You can add dipping sauce and whipped cream if you prefer.
2. Italian Easter Cookies
Swap out the pastel sprinkles with Christmas sprinkles and this traditional Italian dessert is perfect to eat around the Christmas tree.
3. Best Italian Cookies
These are the best Italian Cookies and have a tasty glaze on top with lots of sprinkles.
4. Italian Panettone
This classic dessert is a must have during the holiday season with candied fruit and so easy to make with these step by step instructions.

5. Mini Chocolate Panettone
Individual Italian sweet bread is perfect to hand out to friends and family at Christmas. Everyone will love it!

6. Italian Tiramisu
This dainty dessert with sponge cake, chocolate and more is the epitome of Italian desserts.

7. Tiramisu Semifreddo
Enjoy the flavors of tiramisu in this dessert that is best served cold.

8. Italian Cannoli
The filling is rich and delicious in this Cannoli recipe. The chocolate make it even better.

9. Italian Chocolate Toto Cookies
The orange zest flavor, nuts and chocolate combine into a decadent cookie no one can resist.

10. Cannoli Dip
Everything you love about Cannoli’s is packed into this dip. The classic flavor can’t be beat and tastes amazing.
11. Torrone Italian Nougat
Nougat candy is so delicious, and this Italian version is so wonderful. It has nuts and more for the perfect crunch.

12. Panna Cotta
From the creamy middle to the fruit topping, this Christmas Italian dessert recipe is unforgettable and so pretty.

13. Struffoli Recipe
The soft center and sticky sweet outside give this treat the perfect blend of textures and flavors.

14. Italian Almond Cookies
With only 5 ingredients, it is super easy to make Italian Almond Cookies. Each bite is delicious.

15. Panettone Bomb
Everyone loves ice cream and this classic cake is an Italian Ice Cream Cake. The outside is coated in chocolate for a decadent dessert.

16. Canestrelli
These cookies have the perfect hint of lemon for a delightful shortbread cookie.

17. Italian Mostaccioli Cookie
Not only does each cookie smell heavenly but it tastes splendid as well. The cookies consist of finely ground almonds and the perfect blend of seasoning.

18. Italian Cream Cake
Layers of luscious cake with cream cheese frosting in between each layer make the perfect Italian Cake.

20. Italian Rainbow Cooking
The colorful layers in this cookie recipe make a gorgeous dessert and it tastes great too.

21. Homemade Panforte
Candied fruit, nuts and honey make this cake sweet and delicious. The cake is easy to make and everyone will enjoy it.

22. Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake
If you love the flavor of lemon zest, this Italian Lemon Cake is the one to try. The cake is moist and delicious with the best frosting.

23. Classic Italian Pizzelle
Crispy Pizzelle Cookies are easy to make and the design is gorgeous.

24. Zuppa Inglese
Display these gorgeous layers in a trifle dish and enjoy the array of flavors. It is packed with chocolate, pastry cream and more yummy ingredients.

25. Struffoli Italian Honey Balls
These delectable dough balls are fried to perfection, coated in honey and decorated with sprinkles.

26. Sicilian Cassata Cake
The ricotta filling is so luscious and the chocolate make it absolutely decadent.

27. Pandoro Verona Christmas Cake
If you are looking for a cake that looks stunning, this will definitely be the star of the dessert table. This star shaped treat is beautiful.

28. Nutty Nougat Caramel Bites
The rich caramel in these bites is so creamy and decadent. Each bite is addictive.

29. Italian Anise Cookies
Everyone looks forward to these Italian Anise Cookies. They are perfectly flavored and decorated to perfection.

30. Pangiallo Romano
This is also called Roman Yellow Bread and is typically prepared on the Winter Solstice.

31. Italian Pignoli Cookies
Each bite is chewy and crunchy all in one for the best cookie ever.

32. Christmas Gingerbread Tiramisu
Gingerbread Tiramisu is perfectly spiced and so amazing. The sweetened coffee mixture is divine.

33. Italian Rum Cake
Each layer of this rum cake is soaked in flavor and topped with decadent icing.

34. Zabaglione
With basic ingredients, this is an easy dessert comes that comes together quickly without much work.

35. Raspberry Panna Cotta
The combination of gelatin and cooked cream create this yummy Panna Cotta with raspberry. The presentation is stunning.

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There are so many delicious recipes to try for the holiday season. Make some for the holidays and leave a comment sharing your favorites. I love hearing from you.