San Marino

Bustrengo is a traditional fruit cake originating from San Marino, although it is also popular in Bologna. It consists of cornmeal, flour, stale bread or breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, milk, honey, apples, figs, raisins, and zest of oranges and lemons. Bustrengo is prepared throughout the year, bu... Read more

Do you like lasagne? Are you a fan of cinnamon rolls? Well, you can have the best of both worlds in a traditional Sammarinese dish called nidi di rondine. This pasta casserole is prepared by topping fresh lasagna sheets with béchamel sauce, Italian cheeses, slices of prosciutto, basil, and... Read more

Torta tre monti is a traditional cake consisting of multiple layers of wafers that are cemented with hazelnut cream and/or chocolate. The edges of this cake are cooated in chocolate fondant for that final touch of decadence. The cake is supposed to represent the three towers of San Marino, hence ... Read more

Verretta is a sweet, chocolate-covered wafer cake that has layers of crispy wafers and sweet cocoa cream for a base, and a filling of hazelnuts, wafers, and soft cocoa cream. The arrow embossed on the dessert’s top is a reference to the arrows used by crossbowmen in traditional Sammarinese ... Read more