Whenever I order a slice of tiramisu cake in an Italian restaurant, I feel so fancy. There is something about the sweet, light texture of the cream mixed with the richness of coffee and chocolate that ...

Note: This recipe calls for strips of acetate to mold the tiramisu, something home bakers may not have on hand. Amazon sells it, but if you can’t access it during the current crisis, hang on to the ...

In Jason Schreiber’s best-selling new cookbook, “Fruit Cake: Recipes for the Curious Baker” (William Morrow; $32.50), we learn that tiramisu is Italian for “pick me up,” and typically eaten with ...

Classic recipes for ricotta cake, tiramisu and a savory tart offer boundaryless appeal. The soft cheeses of Italy provide a plethora of options for savory and sweet dishes. (Clockwise from top left: ...