Sfogliatella: the Italian answer to the croissant
A symbol of the Italian city of Naples—that’s also how the sfogliatella is often described. The pastry has a lot in common with a croissant, but what exactly is it?
Simply put: a sweet, filled pastry that is often eaten for breakfast. It comes in two varieties: the Riccia and the Frolla.
Riccia
The Riccia usually has a shell-like shape and a flaky exterior. You could consider this the original version of the sfogliatella.
Frolla
The Frolla is a simpler version of the sfogliatella and is made with shortcrust pastry, giving it a smooth exterior.
Filling
Traditionally, sfogliatella is filled with a sweet mixture of ricotta and semolina with candied orange. These days, there are also other fillings, ranging from cheese to almond paste.
Breakfast
As we mentioned earlier, Italians eat it for breakfast, preferably with a cappuccino. The ultimate treat: when it has just come out of the oven. That’s when it tastes best. In short: a must-try if you’re going to Naples!
Where to eat sfogliatella
Craving sfogliatella, but a trip to Naples isn’t in the cards? This Italian delicacy is currently still hard to find in our country. Amsterdam residents are in luck, because you can order them from Mangiancora. You’ll find it at Ferdinand Bolstraat 170. At Mangiancora, they make it with a delicious lemon and chocolate cream. Do you have any tips for places where you can get delicious sfogliatella? Let us know in the comments!
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