Cassatellina is the most traditional of the Sicilian desserts in Militello in Val di Catania.
The recipe originates within the walls of the convent of Sant'Agata and for this reason called “della zia monaca” (aunt nun cake).
Cassatellina (or cassatiddina) is a square basket composted with a dough based on almonds, fruit jam, chocolate, liqueur, cinnamon and cloves.
it is wrapped on the edges with a layer of shortcrust pastry covered with white icing.
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