Ep 5. Dessert Party

In season 2, episode 5 of Everyday Italian, host Giada De Laurentiis throws a dessert party and shows viewers how to make delicious and impressive sweets. The episode starts with Giada demonstrating how to make a classic Italian treat: cannolis. She fills crispy shells with a sweet ricotta cheese mixture and tops them off with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar. Giada then moves on to a refreshing fruit salad made with juicy strawberries and tart grapefruit topped with a citrusy honey dressing.

Next, Giada makes a chocolate-hazelnut semifreddo, a deliciously rich and creamy frozen dessert. She combines Nutella, cream, and sugar, then freezes the mixture until it's set before cutting it into thick slices. Giada pairs the semifreddo with a tangy raspberry-currant sauce that perfectly balances the sweetness of the Nutella.

Giada's next dessert is a decadent bourbon bread pudding made with brioche bread, raisins, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. She tops the warm bread pudding with a drizzle of vanilla-infused caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.

For a fun and playful dessert, Giada demonstrates how to make homemade ice cream sandwiches using classic Italian cookies called pizzelles. She fills the pizzelles with a smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream, then dips the edges in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts for extra crunch.

Finally, Giada ends the dessert party with a unique and sophisticated take on s'mores. She makes a rich chocolate brownie base, then tops it with a fluffy marshmallow frosting and finishes it off with a crunchy graham cracker crumble. This rich and indulgent dessert is sure to impress any guests you have over for your own dessert party.

Throughout the episode, Giada shares tips and tricks for making desserts that not only taste amazing but also look beautiful and impressive. Her creative twists on classic recipes are sure to inspire viewers to try their own hand at creating delicious and visually stunning desserts.