The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones and indulging in cherished treats. This season, bring Italian bakery and dolci favorites to your festivities with specialty items available for order through the Cucina Mercato online shop. We’ve curated a mouthwatering selection of cookies, fruit candies, panettone and panforte — iconic offerings that capture the essence of an Italian holiday spread.
Delectable Panforte
Semisweet panforte, or “strong bread,” serves as a sophisticated Italian dessert, perfect with after-dinner espresso. We provide heavenly versions from acclaimed artisans like Antonio Mattei, Le Logge and Marabissi, who have perfected the spiced honey and nut confection. Savor thin wedges on their own or try panforte drizzled with chocolate or sweet liqueurs. Shop panforte.
Festive Fruit Jellies
For those with a sweet tooth, pick up our vibrant Fruit Jelly Sweets from Le Preziose to add pops of color and fruity flavor to holiday tables. These tiny jewel-toned candies are beautifully packaged, perfect for gifting or lining candy dishes. Enjoy flavors like bergamot, blueberry, pomegranate and more. Shop fruit jellies.
Traditional Holiday Cookies
What’s an Italian holiday spread without heaping plates of biscotti, amaretti, brigidini and other classic cookies? We provide cherished shapes, flavors and textures to satisfy every preference. Dip biscotti into vin santo, enjoy amaretti with espresso and line cake stands with an assortment of traditional treats. Shop holiday cookies.
Artisanal Panettone
Finish your feast with panettone from revered brands, such as Loison. Choose between options like pear chocolate, hazelnut, apricot and ginger, and more. Treat guests to mini pans perfect for holiday breakfasts too. With creative flavors and artful packaging, our panettones delight. Shop panettone.
Add Italian essence to your seasonal celebrations by shopping our hand-selected collection online at Cucina Mercato, with convenience shipping and gift options too. Stock up on cherished holiday cookies, panforte nougat confections, jewel-toned candied fruit jewels and artisanal panettones that capture why the season’s most iconic goods still enchant year after year. Shop holiday treats now.