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Italian Christmas Recipes

Bring warmth, joy and Italian flavors to your holiday table with these authentic Italian Christmas Recipes.

From traditional dishes like Lasagna Al Forno and Porchetta to festive sweets like Pignolata and Cartellate , these recipes will help you plan your holiday menu, prepare special homemade gifts and make your celebration truly special!

  • Fish & Seafood
  • Antipasti
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts

Italian Christmas Cookies & Treats

  • Cantucci almond biscotti in a small basket.
    Cantucci (Almond Biscotti From Tuscany)
  • Cuccidati cookies with fig filling topped with icing and sugar sprinkles.
    Cuccidati - Italian Fig Cookies
  • Italian Butter Cookies.
    Italian Butter Cookies
  • italian lady's kisses cookies
    Baci Di Dama {Lady's Kisses Cookies}
  • Sfogliatelle pastry on a serving place.
    Sfogliatelle (Authentic Recipe Step By Step)
  • cartellate overhead view
    Cartellate - Christmas Fritters Dipped in Honey or Vincotto
  • Candied orange peels in a glass jar.
    Candied Orange Peels (Classic & Chocolate Covered)
  • Chestnut chocolate truffles on a Christmas tray.
    Chestnut Chocolate Truffles - Creamy, Decadent Delights

Homemade Gifts

  • Homemade hot chocolate mix in a glass jar with Christmas decorations in the background.
    Italian Hot Chocolate Mix
  • Limoncello cream in bottles.
    Limoncello Cream Liqueur
  • Pouring chocolate liqueur in a liqueur glass.
    Homemade Chocolate Liqueur
  • Three Limoncello bottles with two lemons in the background.
    Limoncello (Recipe, Calculations & FAQs)

More Christmas Recipes

  • Tortellini in brodo in a plate with a spoon.
    Tortellini in Brodo
  • Almond brittle cut into diamond shape and decorated with sugar sprinkles.
    Sardinian Almond Brittle
  • Struffoli honey balls on a white cake stand.
    Struffoli di Zia Anna
  • Porchetta pork roast on a serving dish.
    Porchetta (Italian Pork Roast)
  • Orangecello liqueur in a bottle.
    Orangecello (Arancello)
  • Breaded veggies on a serving dish.
    Crispy Oven-Fried Veggies
  • baccala stew with potatoes in a white serving dish
    Sicilian Salt Cod Stew (Baccalà Alla Ghiotta)
  • christmas prosecco cocktail
    Christmas Prosecco Cocktail (Tintoretto)
  • Octopus salad with potatoes and olives in a salad bowl.
    Italian Octopus Salad
  • Spinach and ricotta ravioli, close up view.
    Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
  • handmade tortellini on a wooden board
    Homemade Tortellini
  • Baked ricotta stuffed mushroom in a serving dish.
    Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Roasted chestnuts in a paper bag.
    Pan Roasted Chestnuts (With Chestnut Pan or Cast-Iron Skillet)
  • limoncello cocktails
    12 Limoncello Cocktails {Easy & Delicious!}
  • Chestnuts in a pan roasted on open fire with ashes in the background.
    How To Roast Chestnuts On An Open Fire or Grill
  • Lasagna Al Forno in a baking dish
    Lasagna Al Forno
  • Lamb and artichoke stew on a serving plate.
    Italian Lamb With Artichokes
  • Cotechino Sausage on a plate with lentils
    Cotechino With Lentils - Italian New Year's Tradition
  • Marron glace on a wire rack.
    Marron Glacé - Candied Chestnut Treats
  • Oven roasted chestnuts in a paper bag.
    How To Roast Chestnuts In The Oven (Perfect Every Time!)
  • Polenta Squares with Mushroom Ragu
    Baked Polenta Squares With Mushroom Ragu & Cheese
  • Chiacchiere (Crostoli) - Italian Dough Fritters
  • Pignolata - Italian Fried Honey Balls {Recipe}
    Pignolata - Italian Fried Honey Balls
  • pappardelle alla bolognese close up
    Pappardelle Bolognese (Pappardelle Alla Bolognese)
  • ragu bolognese on a piece of bread
    Ragù Alla Bolognese - The Best You've Ever Had!
  • Creamy porcini mushroom risotto in a bowl.
    Porcini Mushroom Risotto
  • parmigiana in a casserole
    Eggplant Parmigiana (Melanzane Alla Parmigiana)
  • Panna cotta on a dessert plate with a strawberry on the side.
    Panna Cotta (Classic Recipe and 3 Different Toppings)
  • Millefoglie Cake Recipe
    Millefoglie Cream Cake with Berries
  • Italian fruit salad in a bowl garnished with mint leaves.
    Italian Fruit Salad (Macedonia Di Frutta)
  • sauteed mushrooms in a bowl
    Italian Style Sauteed Mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati)

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Holiday Treats

  • Oven roasted chestnuts in a paper bag.
    How To Roast Chestnuts In The Oven (Perfect Every Time!)
  • Dipping a marshmallow into a cup of Italian hot chocolate.
    Italian Hot Chocolate {Thick & Decadent}
  • Candied orange peels in a glass jar.
    Candied Orange Peels (Classic & Chocolate Covered)
  • Cantucci almond biscotti in a small basket.
    Cantucci (Almond Biscotti From Tuscany)

Popular Recipes

  • Three Limoncello bottles with two lemons in the background.
    Limoncello (Recipe, Calculations & FAQs)
  • Semolina bread loaves in bread basket.
    Semolina Bread (Easy & Delicious)
  • Panini bread rolls in a basket.
    Italian Panini Bread
  • Traditional Focaccia Bread {Focaccia Genovese}

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