Almond Nougat

With its decadent flavors and rich traditions, Italian food ranks as one of finest in the world. Globally, only a handful of dishes could par with the standards established by the Italians. That would rival the ubiquitous pizza, pasta, salt, and its famous espresso and cappuccino? The fact is, it is almost impossible not to have an Italian restaurant or an Italian specialty store in your workplace or near where you live. But when the desserts and pastries come into play, the Italians excelled and distinguished, thereby providing the rest of us a chance to savor the sweetness of life.

So, with your sweet tooth intact and your food thrown out the window, let us take a bite and experience la dolce vita.

Gelato

Can you imagine Italy without ice? Gelato is a frozen dessert resembling ice cream. And like most other Italian culinary works of art, the secret of the perfect ice comes from the quality of his ingredients. Although richer than typical American ice cream, that does not really stop people from taking a taste of the scandalously decadent frozen treat. When I was in Italy, you will find a multitude of flavors ranging from your typical chocolate and vanilla to the SO not typical rose and basil flavored ice. It may be embarrassing for the auditory nerves, but not for the taste buds.

Tiramisu

If you have a sweet tooth, have a taste for coffee, and is not steady, then the dessert tiramisu is perfect for you. Tiramisu is a dessert in alternating layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and cream topped with chocolate shavings or more () in cream. Traditionally, the Italian lady fingers (biscuits shaped as well, fingers). These cookies are dipped in coffee and layered with mascarpone mixture, cream and whipped cream. (Talk about rich dessert!)

Biscotti

This is probably the most famous Italian cookie, not only in his hometown, but, as in many kitchens around the world. This crunchy cookie is good for a snack at noon or midnight snack. There are a variety of elements that goes into one of those small pleasures, and it also evolved and changed, adding new ingredients and make everything sweet and mellow --- adapting to meet the palate. Although the base paste may include almonds, chocolate chips, candied fruits, flavored with lemon, cocoa or even coffee.

Panettone

This sweet bread traditionally eaten during the season of Advent. The bread in particular the most likely origin of Milan in the fifteenth century and was a traditional feast since. The dough may contain raisins, candied fruit, and powder-coated confectionery sugar on top. With its domed recognizable and delicious taste, crispy on could easily satisfy your sweet tooth during the Christmas season.

Torrone

Another Advent is the basic nougat. Although you do not need to wait for Christmas to get a glimpse of his goodness almond nougat (it is available all year). This candy can be made using various nuts (usually almonds) and candied fruit. In addition, it can be flavored with chocolate, vanilla or pistachio. It's sweet, and it is still an understatement. You can schedule a visit to the dentist after filling with you this delicious treat.

These are some of the delights that Italy has shown the world. Choose one will prove to be a difficult decision. But your sweet tooth, you just let your senses guide you. If you follow your senses, it will lead you to the dolce vita.