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Genovesi | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Erice, Italy | TasteAtlas

Genovesi

(Genovese, Genovesi alla Crema, Genovesi di Erice, Ericini)

Genovesi are traditional Sicilian pastries that can be filled with either a milky custard cream or ricotta cream. The most popular variety of these delicious treats is produced in the village of Erice. The dough usually consists of wheat flour, sugar, butter, and egg yolks, while the filling is often enriched with grated lemon zest.


Genovesi are typically covered in icing sugar, and it is recommended to serve them warm.