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Delectable, Authentic Italian Desserts in the Heart of Annapolis, MD

Friday, May 14th, 2021
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We have authentic Italian desserts located in the heart of Annapolis, MD: gelato bombe, cannoli, and more!

At Giolitti’s Delicatessen and Marketplace, we have authentic Italian desserts located in the heart of Annapolis, MD.  We have a wide variety of imported Italian gelato bombe (classic, spumoni, dream, and exotic!) to cannoli classici filled with chocolate chips, hazelnut gelato flutes, and even tiramisu stacked with fresh mascarpone.  Read on to learn about a few of our Italian dessert specialties sure to be the shining stars of your dinnertime with la famiglia.

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The Legend of the Pastiera Napoletana

Friday, April 10th, 2020
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The pastiera Napoletana is a traditional dessert from Naples with a very long history.

The Pastiera napoletana is a Neapolitan dessert that has become a staple of many Italian Easter celebrations. But this dessert has a curious history that includes mythological creatures and industrious nuns. This intricate Easter pie is made several days in advance and is a labor of love for any Neopolitan cook. So how did the Pastiera napoletana come to be? Read on for the history of this traditional treat.  (more…)

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Get to Know the Cannoli, Italy’s Iconic Dessert

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
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The Cannoli, Italy’s iconic dessert, can be made in sizes ranging from finger-sized to fist-sized!

While Italian food is known for being rich in carbs and pasta, hot bread and soup, and fresh veggies and cheeses, Italians know just as well how to serve a dessert. At Giolitti Deli, we make sure to stock our favorite Italian staples, which means we always include a cannoli on our dessert menu. If you don’t have a familiarity with Italian culture, you may not really understand what a cannoli is. Sure, it’s sweet, rich, and easy to eat on-the-go. But where did it come from, and why do its fantastic flavors taste so great together? If you would like to know a little more about your favorite Italian treat, read on for a brief history of the cannoli. We’ll see you at your next visit to Giolitti Deli in Annapolis, Maryland – with a fresh cannoli ready for you!  (more…)

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‘Tis the Season for Italian Christmas Cakes Panettone and Pandoro

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
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Italian Christmas cakes such as panettone are buttery cakes filled with candied fruit and raisins.

The two most popular Italian Christmas cakes are panettone and pandoro. These sweet cakes have some similarities, so they are often grouped together, but they have some essential differences. Read our guide below to learn which of the Italian Christmas cakes might be your favorite, and how to serve them to your family and friends this December.  (more…)

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