Pinza Bolognese

Pinza Bolognese is a traditional shortcrust pastry-based dessert from Bologna, belonging to a group of torte da credenza, which could be translated as cupboard cakes - simple cakes that can last for days without being stored in a refrigerator.

Pinza Bolognese is filled with mostarda Bolognese, a special kind of locally-produced black jam made with quinces, plums, apples, pears, oranges, and mustard seeds - both of these delicacies are pretty hard to find outside their city of origin and its surroundings.

This rustic dessert is finished with a sprinkle of granulated sugar, and it is best enjoyed cold, paired with a cup of coffee or tea.