Breakfast Recipes

The simplest and most common Italian breakfast. High-quality crusty bread, sweet butter, and rich fruit jam.

A rich, frothy, warm custard made by vigorously whisking egg yolks, sugar, and sweet Marsala wine over a water bath. A luxurious breakfast.

Tiny, soft, savory pizzas topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella. A common mid-morning snack (merenda) for Italian school children.

A decadent holiday breakfast utilizing leftover Pandoro (Veronese sweet bread), soaked in an egg custard and pan-fried until golden.

An iconic, shell-shaped Neapolitan pastry with incredibly thin, shatteringly crisp layers, filled with sweet ricotta and semolina.

The 'Paradise Cake'. An incredibly light, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sponge cake from Lombardy, heavily dusted with powdered sugar.

A rustic, moist, classic Italian apple cake. Loaded with fruit, lightly scented with lemon and vanilla, and perfect for breakfast.

A thick, frosty, whipped coffee dessert-drink served cold in Italian cafes during the summer. Perfect for a quick, sweet caffeine boost.

A comforting Northern Italian breakfast using leftover polenta, pan-fried until crispy, and topped with melted cheese and a fried egg.

Traditional Sicilian fried pastries, light as air, filled with sweet ricotta cream and decorated with candied fruit.

A rustic, buttery shortcrust pastry tart filled with sweet fruit jam, featuring a classic lattice top. A staple in every Italian household.

A quick, savory Neapolitan breakfast or light meal consisting of eggs poached directly in a rich, spicy tomato and garlic sauce.