Italian Pistachio Semifreddo Story of the Dish Pistachio has become one of the signatures of modern Italian pastry, especially in Sicily, where the nut is used in gelato, granita, cakes, torrone, creams, and frozen desserts. A true pistachio semifreddo should taste of roasted nuts rather than sugar or artificial almond flavor. The technique relies on a stable pâte à bombe and softly whipped cream so the frozen dessert remains light even though pistachio paste contributes sign

Modern Italian Sicilian Cassata with Ricotta, Pistachio, Citrus and Dark Chocolate Story of the Dish Region: Sicily, Italy Style: Contemporary Italian / Fine Dining Category: Dessert Servings: 8 Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Resting Time: 12–24 hours for the ricotta + 4 hours chilling Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Active Time: About 2 hours Difficulty: Advanced This reinterpretation of Cassata Siciliana begins with the essential flavors of the traditional dessert—sheep's milk ri

A refined Emilia-Romagna-inspired savory cannolo with crisp Parmigiano, whipped mortadella, toasted pistachio and aged balsamic.