Sweet and Savoury: Italian Pastry Recipes

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Italian Pastry Recipes

Savour a smorgasbord of sweet and savoury scrumminess with our irresistible Italian pastry ideas.

Sophie Grigson’s frittata Pugliese di asparagi, and cherry tomato tarts with Parmigiano Reggiano are authentic and delicious, while for a light summer lunch, our selection of Italian pastry dishes includes an heirloom tomato and basil tart, a perfect pasticciottone, and grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons. No party is complete without polenta and chicken tartlets, wild mushroom turnovers with Romano cheese, or mouthwatering mozzarella pillows, and for la dolce vita, you must try a limoncello and lemon cream tart, or a truly indulgent Italian-style strawberry shortcake.

Enjoy a fiesta of flaky fabulousness with our Italian pastry recipes!

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Featured Italian Pastry Recipes

There are so many great Italian pastry recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

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Guy Tries Delicious Traditional Food At Bruno's Little Italy | Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

Guy Fieri is in Arkansas at Bruno's Little Italy, a family run restaurant which has been serving delicious Italian food since the 1940s.

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Perfect Italian Pastry Dishes

Whether you're looking for simple Italian pastry recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.
Sensational savouries and delectable desserts come together in this collection of incredible Italian pastry ideas. We’ve got some truly tasty tarts, like Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and asparagus, roasted squash and apple, classic tomato and basil, and pear and Gorgonzola. If you’re having a party, irresistible Italian pastry dishes include crispy smoked mozzarella with honey and figs, cheese and spinach puff pastry pockets, and tomato basil elephant ears. Pondering the perfect pud? Try a delicious deep dish plum and almond pie, a creamy ricotta tart with pine nuts, amazing apricot and walnut filo cups, or a rich and indulgent chocolate and ricotta pie. Our Italian pastry recipes are lip-smackingly lovely!