What is a famous Italian pastry?

There are many famous Italian pastries, but some of the most well-known include:

* Cannoli: Crispy, fried pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream.

* Tiramisu: A layered dessert with ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.

* Panna cotta: A smooth and creamy dessert made with gelatin, cream, and sugar.

* Gelato: A denser and richer version of ice cream with a lower fat content.

* Sfogliatella: A shell-like pastry filled with ricotta cheese and candied fruit.

* Biscotti: Hard, twice-baked cookies often dipped in coffee or wine.

* Pasticciotto: A custard-filled pastry from Lecce, in the Puglia region.

* Babà: A sweet yeast dough soaked in rum syrup and often topped with fruit.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other delicious Italian pastries to discover!