Chocolate Cherry Pie

Who said you can't use Chocolate Chunk Biscotti cookies as the base for the perfect chocolate cherry pie? Bring the opposing flavors of tart-sweet cherries together with bittersweet chocolate for an explosive (and very happy) combination.
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Balsamic Macerated Cherries

Sweet, savory and complex, balsamic macerated cherries have been missing from your world for too long. Dolloped over whipped yogurt for a simple dessert or ladled over a roasted beef tenderloin for a show-stopping dinner, there's no limit to how you can enjoy this quick and beautiful combination.
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Sicilian Watermelon Pudding

Turning watermelon into an elevated dessert, gelo di melone is one of the most popular ways to enjoy watermelons in Sicily. Grown in abundance around the island, watermelon colors market stands all summer long. Delicious on its own, try this delicious watermelon pudding and discover a new way to enjoy the summertime favorite.

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Sicilian Lemon Granita

Enjoyed in Sicily since the Middle Ages, there are few things more refreshing than a fresh lemon granita. Sweet, sour, and icy cold, it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
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Your Biscotti Questions, Answered

Biscotti, the infamous Italian coffee mate, hold a special place in everyones hearts. Known for their unique texture and delicious adaptability to flavor, many have asked what sets our biscotti apart from the rest? Why are they not as hard as the rest? What really is a biscotti cookie? We've answered these questions and more to help you get to the bottom of the wonderous treat.
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Leftover Panettone: A Myriad of Possibilities in Each Crumb

Often served with a sweet Malvasia wine, one slice of rich, decadent Panettone is more than enough to satisfy your dessert craving. As a result, there are usually a few portions of leftover Panettone waiting to be devoured. We've put together some delicious solutions to get every last bite out of your holiday Panettone.
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Buccellati: Sicilian Holiday Cookies

Filled with figs, spiced rum, toasted pistachios, ginger, nutmeg, and orange zest, buccellati are a delicious and decorative cookie to make with the whole family. Brimming with soul-warming spices, they speak to Sicily's history, bursting with flavors from its time under Muslim, Greek and Roman rule.
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Tiramisu

Bitter, sweet, and creamy with a zing of alcohol to tickle your throat, tiramisu is the adult version of a chocolate fudge Sunday: if it's on the menu, you're getting dessert. Traditionally made with savoiardi (lady fingers) soaked in espresso and marsala wine, mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder, it is a rich and balanced cake that will wow any crowd.

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