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Cooking Class: Italian Holidays Desserts 2026

Participants learn to prepare three traditional Italian treats: no-bake salame di cioccolato, semifreddo agli amaretti featuring almond flavors and crunchy cookies, and pistachio cream for filling pastries or pairing with pandoro. The hands-on cooking session includes appetizers and beverages.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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Food & Drink

The class includes appetizers and beverages, alongside instruction in salame di cioccolato, semifreddo agli amaretti, and pistachio cream.

Location

Balsamico Italian Kitchen · 791 Palm Avenue Suite 101, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Home cooks and italian dessert fans

Vibe

Festive and hands-on

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive ready to take part in the hands-on preparation of all three desserts.
  • Make a note of the dessert names beforehand so you can follow the class sections for salame, semifreddo and pistachio cream.
  • Save room for the included appetizers and beverages during the cooking session.
  • Think about how you might use pistachio cream at home; it can fill pastries and cookies or be served with pandoro or panettone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What desserts will the class cover?

Participants learn to make no-bake salame di cioccolato, semifreddo agli amaretti and pistachio cream.

Is the class hands-on?

Yes. Participants practise preparing the three Italian desserts.

What is included with the class?

Appetizers and beverages are included.

How can the pistachio cream be used?

It can fill cakes, pastries and cookies, be layered into desserts or served with pandoro or panettone.

What is in the semifreddo agli amaretti?

It features almond flavor, amaretti cookies and chocolate.

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