Cinnamon and Cream

Classic Sicilian Sfogliatelle Ricotta Shells

These iconic ridged pastry shells shatter into dozens of paper-thin, buttery layers with every bite, revealing a warm, fragrant ricotta and semolina filling scented with orange zest and cinnamon. Once you master the laminated dough technique, you will have one of Italy’s most impressive pastries in your repertoire.

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Classic Sicilian Cassata with Ricotta and Candied Fruit

A showstopping Sicilian celebration cake layered with sweetened sheep’s milk ricotta, soaked sponge, and jewel-bright candied fruit beneath a glossy marzipan shell. This is the cake that has graced Palermo’s pasticcerie for centuries, and once you taste it, you will understand why.

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