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parrozzo

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

parrozzo, a dish from Italy
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Parrozzo or panrozzo is a cake from the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is traditionally served as a Christmas dessert, but may also be enjoyed year round.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsalmonds, semolina, eggs, sugar, chocolate coating
🔥Cooking methodbaked dome cake glazed with chocolate
👅Flavour & stylesweet, almond-rich, festive
🕒When it’s eatenholiday dessert, especially Christmas

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Frequently asked questions

Where does parrozzo come from?
parrozzo is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is parrozzo?
Parrozzo or panrozzo is a cake from the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is traditionally served as a Christmas dessert, but may also be enjoyed year round.