Palermo: Cassata Siciliana Dessert Tasting
ID: GYG1123219-1724053
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Indulge in a traditional cassata Siciliana dessert in Palermo. Enjoy a sweet treat made with fresh ricotta, chocolate, and candied fruit, paired with a typical Sicilian liqueur.
Discover the art of making cassata, one of Palermo's most famous desserts. Learn about its rich history, believed to have Arab origins, and its significance in Sicilian culture.
Begin by preparing the pastry, flavored with citrus and Marsala wine. Then, fill it with fresh sheep's ricotta, chocolate, and candied fruit. Depending on the season, add pieces of sponge cake soaked in rum for an extra layer of flavor.
Once baked, enjoy the surprising result, a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Pair your cassata with a typical Sicilian liqueur, like Malvasia, rosolio, or zibibbo, to complete your experience.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Sicily with a traditional cassata dessert
- Enjoy a sweet treat made with fresh ricotta, chocolate, and candied fruit
- Learn about the history and origins of this iconic Sicilian dessert
- Pair your dessert with a typical Sicilian liqueur for a complete experience
- Discover the rich culinary traditions of Palermo in a local pastry shop
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The cassata is a traditional Sicilian dessert with a rich history, believed to have Arab origins.
The dessert is made with pasta frolla, ricotta, chocolate, and candied fruit.
Seasonal variations may include sponge cake or cake soaked in rum.
The dessert is often paired with a typical Sicilian liquor for a complete experience.
Ci incontreremo direttamente al portone principale del palazzo per andare in laboratorio
INCLUDED
- Cassata Siciliana dessert tasting
- Liquor pairing with Malvasia, rosolio, or zibibbo
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
