Italian Recipes – Desserts
Cartellate O Rose
Cartellate o “Rose” (Three-Day Italian Rosettes) Dough3 1/2 cups fancy durum flour 1 large egg 1/3 cup very warm olive oil, plus some for frying1/2 cup warm white wine Filling3 1/2 cups grape jelly or red currant jelly 2/3 cup honeyAbout 2 cups dry red wine or dessert wineOil for frying DecorationGround cinnamonGround clovesThousands and […]
Almond Paste Cookies
Almond Paste Cookies 1/2 pound almond paste2 egg whites1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flourPinch of salt2 ozs slivered almondsMaraschino cherries Mix almond paste and egg whites with hands Add dry ingredients and mix well Roll into balls; roll into slivered almonds Place on foil lined cookie sheet Press thumbprint into ball […]