Italian-American Pastry
Learn how to recreate bakery classics like Tiramisu, Cannoli, Cassata, and Seven Layer Cookies, while mastering professional-level pastry techniques such as mousse layering, custard preparation, dough lamination, and whipped cream infusions.
Corporate Pastry Chef in Master Martini (NJ, USA)
From cannoli to tiramisu: Learn the secrets behind the recipes
Step into the world of classic Italian-American pastry with Chef Joe Settepani. In this course, youâll learn how to prepare beloved desserts that bring together Italian heritage and American indulgence. From creamy cannoli and rum-soaked cassata to bold tiramisu and vibrant seven-layer cookies, Joe guides you through each step with precision and passion. Whether you’re a professional or a home baker, these recipes will enrich your dessert repertoire with cultural depth and visual flair.
At the end of this online course you will be able to:
- Confidently prepare 8 iconic Italian-American desserts from scratch
- Apply professional techniques for creams, syrups, glazes, and sponges
- Use layering, piping, and decorating methods to enhance presentation
- Understand the cultural background and flavor profiles of each dessert
Course Syllabus
Course Content
Chapter 2 - Italian American Pastry
Chapter 3 - Tiramisu
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Chapter 4 - Pasticciotti
Chapter 5 - Maritozzi
Chapter 6 - Delizia al Limone
Chapter 7 - Chocolate Espresso Panna Cotta
Chapter 8 - Cannoli
Chapter 9 - Cassata
Chapter 10 - Seven Layer Cookie
Connect with the warm, rich, and festive world of Italian-American pastry.
What you'll learn
With Joe Settepani as your guide, youâll gain not only technical mastery but also cultural context that brings deeper meaning to each dessert.
Tiramisu: The classic Italian layered dessert made with homemade savoiardi soaked in espresso syrup, mascarpone mousse, and dusted with cocoa. A balance of creamy, airy, and coffee-infused flavors.
Pasticciotti: Traditional small tarts made with pasta frolla (shortcrust pastry), filled with rich lemon-scented pastry cream and baked until golden, finished with powdered sugar.
Maritozzi: Soft and fluffy sweet buns flavored with orange zest and vanilla, soaked in rum syrup, and filled with pastry cream and sweet whipped panna for a decadent Roman specialty.
Delizia di Limone: A delicate lemon dome dessert featuring ladyfinger sponge, lemon pastry cream, lemon curd, whipped lemon cream, and limoncello syrup, glazed and garnished with zest for a refreshing finish.
Chocolate Espresso Panna Cotta: A silky cream-based dessert infused with espresso, cocoa, and dark chocolate, set with gelatin and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Cannoli: Crisp fried pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream enriched with vanilla, citron, and chocolate chips, traditionally garnished with pistachios, candied orange, and powdered sugar.
Cassata Siciliana: A rich layered cake of sponge soaked in rum syrup, filled with cannoli cream, and wrapped in green marzipan. Finished with Italian buttercream, liquid fondant, and decorated with candied fruits.
Seven Layer Cookie: An Italian-American classic with almond sponge layers in green, white, and red, joined with jam, coated in chocolate glaze, and chilled into a dense, colorful bar.
In this course, in addition to the recipes themselves, you will also learn different cooking techniques that will be useful on numerous occasions.Â
The techniques you will learn are:
- Biscuit preparation
- Custard cream techniques
- Preparation of alcoholic syrups
- Sponge cake layering
- Mousse preparation
- Panna cotta creation
- Ricotta-based creams
- Marzipan decoration
- Infused whipped creams
- Dough lamination and shaping
- Chocolate glazing and assembly
Course recipes
In this course you will learn
Meet your Instructor
Corporate Pastry Chef in Master Martini (NJ, USA)
Joe Settepani is a New York-based pastry chef with deep roots in Italian-American baking. Growing up in a family of bakers, Joe developed a passion for pastry early on, blending the traditional recipes of his Sicilian heritage with the vibrant culinary scene of the United States.
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