Freshness, flavour and eye appear are the hallmarks of this exciting, full-colour series of cookbooks, featuring authentic recipes from the test kitchens of Italy's bestselling gourmet magazine La Cucina Italiana. The Italians take their desserts very seriously! They are known for their scrumptious desserts, which can be simple or elaborate, light or rich and suitable for a family supper or a lavish dinner party. Italy has given the world some of the great classic desserts, from zabaglione to pistachio and hazelnut charlotte, from orange mousse with chocolate to panettone, from profiteroles to amaretto ice-cream. Delicious Desserts continues this tradition and, with five separate chapters on pastries, fruit desserts, ice-cream, chocolate and cakes, it will appeal to dedicated dessert lovers everywhere. Just to whet the appetite, many of the recipes included here have been illustrated in full colour and the pictures are almost as mouthwatering as the dishes they illustrate.