We are in the midst of Carnival, a celebration much loved by Italians, which will reach its peak on Tuesday, March 5th with Shrove Tuesday. During this period, we are used to seeing Carnival sweets on the tables.
In fact, Carnival is the time of year when culinary traditions are certainly not lacking, especially in the homeland of good food: Italy. Typical desserts are the undisputed protagonists of the Carnival festivities.
Carnival: the most famous sweets in Italy
We talked to you some sweet fried tagliatelle, a dish known especially in Emilia Romagna, today we offer you a list of the most famous desserts in Italy during the Carnival holidays:
- 1. Chatter – Also known as “bugie”, they are crispy, thin strips of fried dough, often dusted with icing sugar.
- 2. damselfish – Small balls of fried dough, filled with ricotta or chocolate, soft and delicious.
- 3. Carnival pancakes – Fried sweets made from soft dough, often filled with cream or raisins.
- 4. Migliaccio – A Neapolitan dessert made with semolina, ricotta and herbs, typical of Carnival festivities.
- 5. Carnival Zeppole – Soft pancakes, prepared with ricotta and often enriched with candied fruit or jam.
- 6. Carnival Tortelli – Sweets filled with custard, often fried and sprinkled with icing sugar.
- 7. Rice Crispelle – Soft pancakes, made with rice flour and flavored with orange.
These sweets not only bring joy during parades and parties, but are also an invitation to taste the tradition of each Italian region, with their mix of history and unique flavors.
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