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Sicilian Cannoli

Cannoli are a typical Sicilian dessert. There is no Italian who does not know this delicious crunchy cannoli filled with a mixture of ricotta, sugar and depending on the variations we can also find candied orange, sometimes chocolate, or chopped pistachio. River reeds were originally used to give shape to this sweet, from which it takes its name. Today a metal cylinder is used. Of probable Saracen origin, cannoli were prepared during the Carnival period to celebrate the richness, colors and abundance of a land rich in traditions and resources such as Sicily. Today it is now known all over the world and is also prepared outside of Sicily and the versions in which it is offered are numerous (not all of them good…. ;))

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu is probably the most popular dessert on Italian tables today. Beloved by all, we appreciate its taste and softness on the palate. Much appreciated, but also disputed in its historical origins among various Italian regions. The one that lately seems to be more plausible (but not certain) is the Veneto, which wanted it as a dessert to strengthen itself during evenings spent in closed houses.

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Babà

Babà is a typical Neapolitan pastry dessert. This dessert was born from the revisitation of a Polish dessert, which exploited above all the leavening procedure which guarantees an extremely frothy and soft consistency. This dessert, called babka ponczowa, became simply babà, a much more pronounceable term. Soaked in rum, today this dessert has managed to conquer not only the hearts of Neapolitans, but of all of Italy, becoming a sweet symbol of the city. This dessert is prepared either in a single version, with the classic mushroom-shaped babà, or in the shape of a cake which is sliced and served in a similar way to a panettone. It is enjoyed alone, but is often also garnished with custard, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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Maritozzi with Cream

Maritozzi with cream are a typical dessert of Rome. This dessert is a tender sweet loaf, cut in half and filled with whipped cream. Its name seems to derive from the custom of giving this dessert during the engagement during the man’s declaration to the woman. The engagement ring was hidden in this cake. Tender raisins can be added to the Maritozzi dough (some even add pine nuts and candied orange peel). Today they are often served for breakfast in many bars in the capital.

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Struffoli

Struffoli are a typical dessert from Naples. Christmas is approaching and it’s time for tradition. In fact, struffoli are generally prepared during the Christmas period and thanks to their small shape, the size of a chickpea, they lend themselves to spectacular decorations, using colored decorations of sugar and candied fruit. The name struffolo has an uncertain origin, the most probable being the derivation of the Greek word “Stroggulos” (“rounded in shape”).

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