For most people, the final bite of a fabulous meal is the last morsel of a spectacular dessert. In Italian cuisine, there are no shortage of sweet treats to complete the dining experience. Authentic Italian desserts in Orlando are hard to find. At Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, there is a scrumptious dessert menu that will satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone at your table.
The name cannoli is a derivative of the Arabic word “qanawat” which means little tube. The origin of the dessert lies in Sicily where pastry dough was wrapped around a cylinder and deep-fried into small tubes. They were then stuffed with a variety of sweets. As years passed, ricotta cheese was whipped with powdered sugar, a little bit of vanilla or vanilla extract, and beaten until smooth, then spooned into the tubes. Some versions of cannoli include chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, citron, or sprinkles adorning each end of this scrumptious pastry.
Tiramisu became truly popular in the 1960s and, truth be known, there is no mention of this dessert in earlier Italian cookbooks. This is a layered dessert with alternating levels of ladyfingers quickly dipped into cold coffee, sweet cream (usually a mixture of mascarpone cheese blended with sugar and egg yolks), and cocoa powder. As its popularity grew, many varieties of tiramisu can now be found including: amaretto, Marsala, Kahlua, and even fruit flavors.
If you are a fan of crème brulè, then you will be thrilled with crema bruciata its Italian cousin. Coffee fans are going to be immediately drawn and taken in by this silky smooth and creamy custard topped with a sweet and crunchy top layer. Favoloso!
Tartufi recipes can be traced back to the time immediately following the French revolution. They were chocolate delicacies that resembled truffles. As time went on and frozen treats such as gelato developed, the ice cream was molded into the same shapes as the candies. Most often made of a blend of chocolate and hazelnut ice cream that surrounds a decadent center of chocolate filled with liqueur, the tartufo is then rolled in cocoa powder. It’s a perfectly sweet and velvety ending to any Italian meal.
Cheesecake in Italy is a celebration of all things decadent! Torta di Formaggio is no exception. Almost every cuisine around the world features cheesecake in one form or another. In Italy, many cheesecakes are made with ricotta, mascarpone, eggs, and heavy cream, milk, or sour cream. There are savory versions of course, but nothing compares to a rich and flavorful cheesecake with an amazing crust.
Come for a magnificent and authentic Italian meal at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano and finish it on the perfect sweet note. An Orlando fine dining experience simply must include the best desserts in Orlando. We promise you’ll be back time and time again! Call for reservations.