The best Sicilian desserts
The top 3 according to 3 votes from people: Cannolo · Sicilian cassata · Frutta martorana. (Updated Sep 20, 2021.)
Cannoli, cassata and granita: the traditional sweets of Sicily, from Palermo's pastry shops to Modica.
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Top 18
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1
Cannolo
Fried pastry tube filled with sheep's ricotta.
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2
Sicilian cassata
Sponge, ricotta, marzipan and candied fruit.
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3
Frutta martorana
Marzipan shaped like fruit.
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4
Granita
Semi-frozen ice with almond, lemon or coffee, eaten with brioche.
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5
Modica chocolate
Cold-worked, grainy chocolate.
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6
Cassatelle
Fried pastries filled with ricotta.
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7
Cuccìa
Boiled wheat with ricotta for Saint Lucy's Day.
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8
Buccellato
Christmas ring filled with dried figs.
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9
Sfince di San Giuseppe
Fritters topped with ricotta cream.
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10
Pignolata
Fried balls glazed with lemon and chocolate.
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11
Biancomangiare
Almond milk pudding.
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12
Cubbaita
Sesame and honey nougat.
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13
Mustazzoli
Hard biscuits with cooked grape must.
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14
Iris
Fried brioche filled with ricotta.
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15
Testa di turco
Spoon dessert of custard and pastry.
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16
Almond pastries
Soft almond pastries.
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17
Torta Savoia
Chocolate and hazelnut cake from Catania.
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18
Cotognata
Firm quince paste.
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