TARTS | CAKES | OTHER SWEETS
APPLE STRUDEL
Traditional apple pastry from Austria
CORNETTO
Soft Austrian Croissant
KRINGLE
Oval-shaped, Danish pastry
EASTER CAKE
Spring Layer Cake topped with vanilla cream
NAPOLEON
Classic Italian Cake
PROFITEROLE
French Choux Pastry Ball
TARTS
CORNETTO CREMA
Italian variation of the Austrian kipferl
EASTER KRINGLE
flaky pastry topped with cream
Please order a week in advance; some tarts may be available with shorter notice.
Our authentic tarts are made from scratch in small batches using our favorite recipes from across Italy, each a tradition in their region. You'll find flavors that are perfectly balanced, and never overly sweet.
Most of our tarts start with a buttery shortbread crust — our signature recipe that we've perfected over time — that is rolled out by hand and then filled with flavorful ingredients like fruit preserves, lemon and dark chocolate.
These tarts are wonderful for dessert, of course, but they also hit the spot at breakfast and as a snack alongside coffee and tea.
Our tarts are sold whole and in individual slices at farmers' markets, grocery stores and other shops, and whole tarts can be made to order.
CROSTATA
This classic tart is enjoyed throughout Italy, and its fruit filling varies by region. With a shortbread crust and lattice top, ours is filled with either apricot or raspberry fruit preserves.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
BROWN SUGAR TART
A flaky shortbread crust holds two distinct layers: one, a silky, creamy filling flavored with vanilla and nutmeg, and the other, a crunchy brown sugar topping.
CARROT TART
(SEASONAL)
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
CHOCOLATE-RICOTTA SOUFFLE
Creamy ricotta cheese and flecks of dark chocolate are an amazing pair — the proof is in this tart. It has a shortbread crust, while whipped egg whites lend a soft pillowy texture.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
VANILLA-PEAR TORTE
Vanilla pastry cream and fresh pears fill this torte made with a sweet, flaky butter crust.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
FRESH FRUIT TART
Underneath all of that fresh fruit lies a layer of vanilla pastry cream, making for a light, refreshing dessert held together by our signature shortbread crust.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
CAKES
LEMON TART
Silky, souffle-like lemon filling cradled in a shortbread crust. Lighter and airier than most lemon bars, thanks to fluffy whipped egg whites. Lots of fresh lemon zest and juice give this tart a superb flavor.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
BAKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Dark chocolate mousse covers a thin layer of raspberry preserves on our classic Italian shortbread crust.
7-inch, serves 4
9-inch, serves 8
11-inch, serves 12+
We deliver within Bloomington! Please order at least a week in advance; some cakes may be available on shorter notice.
These aren't your standard buttercream-frosted cakes.
From top to bottom, each layer has been given careful thought — we promise an unforgettable mingling of textures and favors. You can expect authentic Italian fillings like decadent pastry cream and mascarpone custard paired perfectly with lighter layers like spongy cake and crunchy, ethereal meringue. Premium chocolate, coffee and fruit lend pure, natural flavor.
Our cakes are perfect for a wedding down to a dinner for two, and everything in between: birthdays, holidays, dinner parties and other celebrations. Each cake is elegantly decorated to fit the mood.
Create a custom cake, or choose from one of our signature cakes here. Let's get started: email info@piccolidolci.net.
NOCCIOLATA
** Gluten free.** A single-layer cake loaded with hazelnut flour and draped in dark chocolate ganache. A touch of espresso coffee is added to the batter, which intensifies the nutty and chocolaty flavors.
It's almost too easy to go for a second slice, in search for one more bite of that perfect combination of nuts and chocolate.
6-inch, serves 4
8-inch, serves 8
10-inch, serves 12+
MERINGUE LAYER CAKE (SEASONAL)
Layers of light-as-air meringue—an ethereal confection that melts in your mouth — and luscious cream, flavored with vanilla, strawberry or raspberry. Wrapped in bits of meringue for a stunning look.
Available seasonally, email for availability and pricing: info@piccolidolci.net
PASTRY CREAM LAYER CAKE
Layers of light sponge cake alternate with rich vanilla pastry cream (a treat in itself) and sliced strawberries. Simple, yet superbly balanced — truly an unforgettable cake.
6-inch, serves 4
8-inch, serves 8
10-inch, serves 12+
CHOCOLATE MIRROR CAKE
Underneath a shiny chocolate glaze lies two layers of spongy chocolate cake, a layer of chocolate buttercream with cantucci crumbles, and two thin layers of apricot preserves.
6-inch, serves 4
8-inch, serves 8
10-inch, serves 12+
OTHER SWEETS
TIRAMISU
Piccoli Dolci puts its spin on this Venetian classic with homemade lady fingers, soaked in espresso and cushioned by a decadent mascarpone custard. A generous dusting of cocoaon top is the perfect finish.
6-inch, serves 4
8-inch, serves 8
10-inch, serves 12+
From chilled cream cups to light-as-air meringues, we create many confections beyond cookies and tarts. We especially love sharing traditional Italian holiday sweets with our customers.
MADELEINES
A soft French pastry with a delicate, spongy texture and shell shape. These two-bite treats come in vanilla and lemon flavors, and other seasonal varieties.
SEMIFREDDO
Semifreddo, meaning "half-frozen," is a dessert consisting of layers of sweetened cream, cake, and fruit. Sold in individual portions, simply take the semifreddo out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving, then enjoy the rich, creamy flavor.
Flavors include lemon-raspberry, apricot-Madagascar vanilla bean, and espresso.
Chocolate Easter eggs
In Italy, it wouldn't be Easter without one of these beautiful, hallow chocolate eggs. We make these by hand using premium Valrhona dark chocolate. It's a careful, delicate process, but the results are worth it! They're nearly too pretty to crack open.