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Even though tiramisù is actually a fairly recent invention, this dessert of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream enjoys an iconic status among Italian desserts. Its name stems from the phrase tirami sù, an... READ MORE

This classic Sicilian semi-frozen dessert is just the thing to cool you down during the dog days of summer. It is served all across the island, and traditionally enjoyed for breakfast alongside an espresso and brioche. Granita is made with water, ... READ MORE

Translated as chocolate cake, this no-bake Argentinian dessert was influenced by Italian cuisine and modeled on the famous Italian tiramisu. It is made with three Argentinian staple ingredients: chocolate biscuits, dulce de leche... READ MORE

Bife à café is a unique Portuguese meat dish. The dish is a twist on the classic veal steak called bife de vitela. It's prepared with veal steaks, butter, garlic, bay leaves, cream, and coffee. The meat is browned in butter with garl... READ MORE

In its original form, gâteau opera combines coffee-flavored buttercream, chocolate ganache, and layers of biscuit Joconde—a light almond sponge that is infused with coffee syrup or Grand Marnier liqueur. Each cake is topped wi... READ MORE

Café Liégeois is a French dessert made with iced coffee, coffee ice cream, and whipped cream. It was originally called café Viennoise, but during World War I, when the Germans attacked Liége, Parisian restauran... READ MORE

Kardinalschnitte is a layered meringue-based dessert, typically associated with the city of Vienna. Its name, translated as cardinal slice, alludes to the colors of the Catholic church - white and gold - which are the result of the soft m... READ MORE

Chokladbollar, or chocolate balls, are a classic Swedish no-bake treat made primarily from oats, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. They are often rolled in coconut flakes, sprinkles, or pearl sugar for decoration. The dough is mixed and shaped into... READ MORE

Tropisk aroma-kake is a classic cake originating from Norway. The flavor of nutmeg in the cake and coffee in the icing give this cake an exotic aroma and its name. The cake is usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, b... READ MORE

Though it hails from traditional French cuisine, this delicate treat enjoys immense popularity worldwide. Similar to other mousse varieties, it is created with a base of whisked egg yolks and sugar, which is then infused with coffee. The essential... READ MORE

Gâteau moka is a classic French cake. It consists of two layers genoise sponges that are soaked with coffee syrup. The layers and the whole cake are then coated in a coffee-flavored buttercream. The sides of the cake are usually gar... READ MORE

Frankfurter pudding is a traditional pudding originating from Frankfurt, and although there are many versions of hot steamed chocolate pudding throughout the country, this one is considered to be one of the best and richest. It's usually made with... READ MORE

Pampepato or panpepato di Terni, also known as diamante delle terre di San Valentino is a traditional cake originating from the province of Terni and the neighboring municipalities in the province of Perugia. The cake is made with a combi... READ MORE

Bostrengo is a traditional cake hailing from the region of Marche. There are 22 different versions of the cake with slight modifications, and it's also known as frustenga or fristingo in some parts of Marche. The cake is usually ... READ MORE

Petrali are traditional Christmas cookies from Reggio Calabria, Italy, cherished for their distinctive half-moon shape and rich, spiced fillings. The dough, typically a shortcrust pastry, encases a mixture of dried figs, walnuts, almonds, and citr... READ MORE

Su pistoccu incappau is a traditional Sardinian dessert of sponge cake topped with a coffee and cocoa glaze. The cake is light, fluffy, and made without butter, oil, or yeast. It is often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, paired with coffee for... READ MORE

Dolce mattone is a traditional dessert made by layering buttercream—prepared by whipping butter with eggs and sugar—and rectangular biscuits soaked in coffee. Variations of the recipe include adding cocoa powder to part of the cream or... READ MORE