๐Ÿœ Tastedle

Cassatella di Sant'Agata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น A dish from Italy

Cassatella di Sant'Agata, a dish from Italy
Stefano Mortellaro from Catania, Italy ยท CC BY 2.0

Cassatella di sant'Agata is a traditional Sicilian pastry from Catania made during the Festival of Saint Agatha, held from February 3rd to February 5th each year.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsricotta, sugar, sponge cake, candied fruit, chocolate, almond marzipan
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodfilled and domed, glazed and decorated
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, creamy ricotta, festive pastry
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenfestive sweet

Play Tastedle

Think you can name a dishโ€™s home country from a photo? Try a round:

Frequently asked questions

Where does Cassatella di Sant'Agata come from?
Cassatella di Sant'Agata is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Cassatella di Sant'Agata?
Cassatella di sant'Agata is a traditional Sicilian pastry from Catania made during the Festival of Saint Agatha, held from February 3rd to February 5th each year.