Buongiorno! ☀️ There’s no better way to start the Italian weekend than with sunshine on your face and a sweet pastry in your hand. Whether you’re sitting at a bustling bar in Rome or on a quiet terrace in a small Sicilian village, breakfast in Italy is a deliciously slow ritual that celebrates simplicity and pleasure.
From delicate cornetti filled with crema or jam to the rich, cream-laced zeppole or a flaky sfogliatella, every bite is a small moment of indulgence. Often enjoyed with a hot cappuccino or a creamy latte macchiato, these pastries aren’t just food—they’re part of the culture, a pause before the day begins.
In the photo you shared, those pastries dusted with powdered sugar and topped with custard and cherries are the epitome of Italian pasticceria—golden, crisp, creamy, and perfect with the morning sun.
Italian Breakfast Pastry Idea: Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- Pastry cream (for filling)
- Amarena cherries or candied cherries
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Heat water, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Add flour all at once and stir until a dough forms.
- Let cool, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Pipe into rings and bake at 375°F (190°C) until puffed and golden.
- Cool, fill with pastry cream, top with cherries, and dust with sugar.
Buona colazione e buon fine settimana! 🥐🇮🇹🌞
Let me know if you’d like a cornetto recipe too!
