Tortelli di carnevale, Frittelle ripiene, and Turtlitt are traditional Italian pastries that are commonly enjoyed during the Carnival season in the Emilia-Romagna region. These delicious treats can be found in various towns and communes throughout the region.
One of the towns where you can find these pastries is Modena. In Modena, you can visit Pasticceria Gollini, a renowned pastry shop that offers a wide variety of Carnival pastries, including Tortelli di carnevale and Frittelle ripiene.
Another town where you can find these delicacies is Bologna. Pasticceria Gamberini, a historic pastry shop in Bologna, is known for its delicious Turtlitt, a traditional Carnival pastry filled with cream or jam.
Tortelli di carnevale is a type of fried pastry filled with a sweet ricotta and chocolate filling. Frittelle ripiene, on the other hand, are small fried doughnuts filled with cream or jam. Turtlitt is a fried pastry filled with cream or jam and covered in powdered sugar.
These traditional Carnival pastries from Emilia-Romagna have been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which guarantees their authenticity and traditional production methods. The specifications for these pastries include using high-quality ingredients, Traditional Recipesss, and specific production techniques.
Sources:
– “Carnival in Emilia-Romagna: the most delicious traditional sweets” – Emilia Romagna Tourism (www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it)
– “Carnival sweets in Emilia-Romagna” – Italia.it (www.italia.it)