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Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Chiacchiere | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas

Chiacchiere

(Xворост, Fánka, Bергуни, Klenäter, Flancati, Orelha de Gato, Cueca Virada, Zacarette, Cenci, Filhós, Coscorão, Cavaquinho, Faworki, Chruścik, Chruściki, Chrust, Chrusty, Xkunvat, Csöröge, Žagarėliai, Raderkuchen, Klejner, Bugnes, Boži Milosti, Krostole, Crostoli, Galani, Sfrappole, Bugie, Xрушчы (Chruščy), Angel Wings)

These Italian carnival pastry fritters are made from dough that is cut into thin, rectangular sheets, which are then twisted into ribbons or kept flat with wavy borders. They are then deep-fried and usually finished with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.


Sometimes called angel wings due to their appearance, this carnival treat has many names depending on the region, and every region in Italy seems to claim chiacchiere as their own. The recipe for chiacchiere contains some alcohol, an ingredient that also changes by region: in Sicily they use Marsala, while grappa is traditionally used in the northern parts of the country.


Although chiacchiere are typical carnival treats, they are also prepared for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Easter, making them a true festive delicacy.