Have Yourself an Italian Little Christmas

These traditional treats from Italy do triple duty at holiday time as lovely gifts, scrumptious stocking stuffers and delicious endings to a festive feast. Make classic Italian treasures a part of your own Christmas tradition.

The Hostess Gift

Marrons Glacés from Venchi

There's just something so Christmasy about chestnuts, and these candied ones from Italian confectioner Venchi are sure to spread some cheer. Each elegant box contains five sweet, smooth marrons glacés individually wrapped in gold foil to preserve their beauty.

Another gift idea from Venchi: Buon Natale Dark Chocolate Box

The Stocking Stuffers

Hazelnut Torrone from Antica Casa Faccio

Available in both hard and soft varieties, this torrone is made with outstanding hazelnuts, fresh eggs and local honey from the Emilia-Romagna region.

Antonio Mattei Cantuccini with Chocolate

These biscotti from Tuscany have large chunks of dark chocolate, airy, crunchy texture and a yellow tint from the free-range egg yolks used in the dough.

The Grand Finale

Pandoro from Pasticceria Filippi

Welcome the star of your holiday feast. Pasticceria Filippi’s Pandoro is a rich, golden brioche cake with cloudlike crumb and delicate vanilla fragrance. Dust with the powdered sugar included in the package, and serve slices with sweetened mascarpone, zabaglione or spiced fruit compote. Or hollow out the center of the loaf and fill it with ice cream.