Cassatella di sant'Agata facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Cassatina siciliana Minni di virgini |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Sicily |
| Main ingredients | sponge cake, fruit juice or liqueur, ricotta, candied peel, marzipan, icing |
Cassatella di sant'Agata is a traditional Sicilian pastry from Catania made during the Festival of Saint Agatha.
Description
Cassatella di sant'Agata are round-shaped sweets made with sponge cake soaked in rosolio and stuffed with ricotta, chocolate drops, and candied fruit. The outside is covered in white icing and finished with a candied cherry on top. The ricotta is made strictly from sheep's milk.
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