Live la dolce vita with recipes for Italian treats from amaretti to zabaglione: “Mak[es] these potentially tricky desserts feel completely approachable.” —The Kitchn.com

No true Italian meal is complete without a perfectly crafted dessert. From traditional favorites to little-known delights, this book shows how to make eye-popping, mouth-watering, authentic Italian sweets, including:

• Amaretti Morbidi Soft Amaretti Cookies

• Pizzelle-Ferratelle Italian Waffle Cookies

• Bomboloni alla Crema Italian Cream-Filled Doughnuts

• Fiadone Dolce di Ricotta Abruzzo Sweet Cheesecake

• Cannoli Siciliani Sicilian Cannoli

• Cicerchiata-Struffoli Italian Honey Balls

• Torta Sette Strati Seven-Layer Cake

• Torta Caprese Flourless Chocolate Torte

• Fichi allo Zabaione Figs with Zabaglione Cream

• Panna Cotta con Gelatina Panna Cotta with Jelly

Even if you’re a novice baker, Grace’s Sweet Life guides you through the process of creating amazing delights. With illustrative photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for making complex treats in your own kitchen, including frozen and fruit concoctions, this easy-to-use book will enable you to enjoy the labor of love that is Italian dessert.