Nzuddi

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Nzuddi are traditional Italian cookies hailing from Catania and Messina. The cookies are made with a combination of flour, almonds, sugar, egg whites, cinnamon, ammonia, orange zest, and a bit of lemon juice. They are spherical-shaped and slightly flattened, and when baked they develop a deep golden color. Traditionally, nzuddi were prepared on June 3 for the feast of Madonna della Lettera in the Monastero di San Vincenzo. The name is derived from the nickname for Vincenzo ( Vincinzuddu or ' nzuddu ) in the Sicilian dialect. It's recommended to serve nzuddi with a glass of dessert wine or a cup of espresso.