Arancino
“Arancino King specializes in traditional Catanese arancini. In Catania they are called arancini (not arancine) and have a cone shape inspired by Mount Etna. The classic filling is meat ragù with peas and melted cheese, but we also make different flavors like butter with ham, pistachio, Norma with eggplant, and vegan options.”
Cannoli
Cannoli are one of Sicily’s most iconic desserts. They consist of a crispy fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cream. Traditionally the filling is made with fresh sheep’s milk ricotta and can be enriched with chocolate chips, pistachios, or candied fruit. Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, cannoli are a true symbol of Sicilian pastry tradition.
Iris
“The Sicilian Iris is a traditional fried pastry made with soft milk bread. The bun is filled with cream, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Inside it’s soft and creamy. The most common fillings are white custard cream, chocolate cream, or sweet ricotta.”
Raviola with ricotta
“This is a Sicilian sweet called Raviola with ricotta. It’s made with soft dough filled with sweet ricotta cream, then deep-fried and covered with sugar. The outside is warm and slightly crispy, while the inside is creamy and delicate.”
Siciliana Classic
“The ‘Siciliana fritta’ from Catania is made with pizza dough, not puff pastry. It’s basically a small piece of pizza dough stuffed with ham and mozzarella, then deep-fried until golden and crispy outside, while the inside stays soft and cheesy.”
