most popular Sicilian desserts

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cassata

One of the most popular Sicilian cakes, cassata is filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruit and almond paste. 01.

cannolo

Crunchy and creamy, it's impossible to visit Sicily without eating one or two Sicilian cannoli. 02.

granita siciliana

Start your morning in Sicily with a refreshing and creamy granita Siciliana. 03.

'Like the cannolo, the origins of granita also date to the time of Arab rule in Sicily.'

BISCOTTI DI PASTA DI MANDORLE

Perfect for merenda in Sicily, these almond cookies are chewy and irresistibly moreish. 04.

MINNE DI SANT'AGATA

Formed in the shape of small breasts, the cakes are a tribute to the patron saint of Catania, Saint Agatha. 05.

Sfincia di San Giuseppe

Fried dough lathered with ricotta cream and finished with candied fruit and chopped pistachio. 06.

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