Deserts Flashcards by Felix Wallis | Brainscape

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il babà al rum

A

rum–soaked yeast cake

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i biscotti

A

twice–cooked almond cookies

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il budino

A

pudding

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la crema al caramello

A

crème au caramel

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i cannoli

A

pastry tube filled with sweet ricotta cream

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i cantucci

A

biscuits with almonds and pine nuts

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la cassata

A

ice cream cake with cream and custard

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le castagnole

A

chestnut fritters

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la ciambella

A

ring–shaped cake

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la cioccolata

A

chocolate

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la crema pasticcera

A

pastry cream/rich vanilla pudding

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la crostata

A

shortbread topped with jam or fresh fruit

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il gelato

A

ice cream

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la granita

A

sorbet of fruit juice and syrup

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il marzapane

A

almond paste

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i millefoglie

A

layers of crisp, light, buttery pastry dough

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il pandolce

A

sweet bread packed with candied fruit

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la panna montata

A

whipped cream

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la schiacciata con l’uva

A

pastry made with wine grapes

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il semifreddo

A

frozen creams made from custard and whipped cream

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il tiramisù

A

sponge cake with brandy, espresso, mascarpone, and chocolate

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la torta della nonna

A

custard shortbread pie

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la torta di frutta

A

fruit tart

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lo zabaglione

A

custard of egg yolks with wine and brandy

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lo zuccotto

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round sponge cake with chocolate, cream, and candied fruit