It's no secret that Mother's Day is just around the corner. When celebrating mom and/or grandma, a dolce, whether homemade or not, always has a place on the table.
If you're celebrating at home this year or even heading to a restaurant, why not handle dessert DIY-style instead of placing an order at the bakery? And really – what's a more heartfelt token of appreciation than a dessert made by your own hands? There's even a case to be made for how a homemade dessert is just as meaningful, if not more, than receiving a gift.
If you're feeling up for it, channel your inner pastry chef this weekend by trying your hand at one of our Italian desserts. A classic tiramisù is simple and stress-free – plus, it requires no baking. You just compose the dessert and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can always challenge yourself to recipes with intricate steps and planning like traditional cannoli siciliani or puddings like panna cotta.
If you're organizing a Mother's Day brunch at home, you could make a simple custard cream to serve alongside pancakes – check out the video here to see how it's done. We also have a recipe for an equally delicious egg-free version.
If you fear botching the dessert, don't fret – you're around people you hold dear to your heart, you couldn't find a less judgemental crowd to cook for if you tried. No matter how the dessert turns out, everyone will appreciate how it was made with love.
So, we've dug through our archive to compile some recipes for anyone seeking Italian-style inspiration this year. Have a look at these ten delightful dainty desserts that you can prepare at home for your mom and/or grandma on Mother's Day – or any other significant person in your life, any time of the year.