Pistachio pastries, also known as pistachio almond pastries, are a variation of the much-loved and famous Sicilian almond pastries. In this case, however, pistachio flour is added to the almond flour, making these sweets truly delicious. Pistachio lovers will be crazy about them, but these pastries really do conquer all. They are quick and easy …
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Sicilian almond pastries are delicious and inviting sweets, very easy to prepare and perfect to be tasted even in big occasions. They are small soft pastries, similar to macaroons but made with sweet almonds and garnished with candied cherries. Since they do not have a bitter aftertaste, they are loved even by the little ones! …
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Macallè or Cartocci, a are soft, fried brioche pastries. As much in demand as these other delicacies of Sicilian pastry, cartocci are also filled with ricotta cream enriched with chocolate drops. Sold by every bar, pastry shop and bakery of Sicily, they are consumed mainly at breakfast. Makes about 12 Macallè …
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The sfince di San Giuseppe are a Sicilian sweet that is prepared on the occasion of March 19 to celebrate St. Joseph and Father’s Day! Let’s find out together the recipe and many tips for frying to have high and puffy sfince. On March 19 recurs St. Joseph and Father’s Day and on this occasion …
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Minne di Sant’Agata are typical sweets of Catania’s pastry industry prepared with a semi-spherical shell of short pastry and filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate and candied fruit. These cassatelle, also called “mammelle di vergini” because of their shape, are traditionally prepared on the 5th of February in honor of Sant’Agata, patroness of the city of …
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