Sicilian pastries

Sicilian Cannoli Recipe - Mangia Bedda

Sicilian desserts, the sweetest part of the Italian la dolce vita, is a rich part of the Sicilian food culture.

They’re officially called sweet ravioli of ricotta or in Italian cassatelle. I come from the Ragusa region and we call these cassateddi. My friends from the Messina and Catania region call them Sciauni.

Sporcamuss are a traditional treat from the Apulia region in Italy. They are simple yet incredibly delicious, made from puff pastry and filled with Italian pastry cream (crema pasticcera).These treats are crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They are especially popular in the Bari area.If you use store-bought puff pastry, as I did, the main challenge is making the pastry cream, but putting everything together is quite easy. If you decide to make the puff pastry from…

Maybe some of you follow me on social media (@radicisiciliane) and I quickly shared a little story about how when I was little I took some raw cookie balls while my mother and my zia were making them — and threw them at the ceiling. They stuck (that is how perfectly moist they are) and left a little

How to make a traditional Sicilian sweet: Cassatelle Trapanesi - fried crescents of dough filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate and dusted with icing sugar.

Buccellato is a sweet pie dough filled with blended figs, nuts and spices and shape as a wreath. It is traditionally prepared in Sicily around Christmas.

A typical morning in Italy involves a sugary delight with a bitter espresso; so here’s which pastry you are according to your zodiac sign.

Here's some of my favorite Italian desserts that are easy and delicious! These recipes will inspire you with lots of ideas that are perfect for holidays, weddings, and birthdays. From recipes using ricotta cheese to fresh fruit trays and pastries, you'll be sure to find the best Italian dessert for your special occasion. All these recipes are easy to make and from my kitchen to yours!