Desserts in Valtellina

Bisciola is a leavened sweet bread made with a combination of wheat and buckwheat flour, along with eggs, butter, nuts, and dried fruit. Typically, raisins, figs, and walnuts are added to the dough. Bisciola hails from Valtellina, and it probably ... READ MORE

Coppetta or cupeta is a traditional dessert from Valtellina. It is a type of nougat made with a mixture of honey, and nuts that is tucked between two wafer sheets. The nougat is made with a mix of chopped walnuts, crushed cookies, and honey. The c... READ MORE

Curnat or cornat is a traditional dessert from Valtellina. Made with flour, milk, water, eggs, and sugar, this rustic dish is best described as a cross between a soft biscuit and a sweet flatbread. Curnat is baked in a pan greased with lard, but a... READ MORE

Biscotin de Prost is a traditional cookie originating from Prosto in Lombardy. Although the traditional recipe is in the hand of the Del Curto family, it is believed that the cookies are made with a combination of flour, sugar, and generous amount... READ MORE

Torta di fioretto or fügascia de fiorétt is a traditional dessert from Valchiavenna. For the preparation of this simple cake, the simple, slowly and naturally leavened dough (made with flour, butter, eggs, and sugar) is flavor... READ MORE

Mulun is an ancient sweet dish from Talamona, made with chestnuts and beans cooked in sweetened milk. It is flavored with cinnamon and pepper, while butter is added for extra creaminess. The mixture must be continuously stirred until the texture t... READ MORE