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Pignolata

Pignolata

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Pignolata is a traditional Sicilian dessert, particularly popular during the Carnival period. It is a delicious and crunchy preparation made with wafer sheets, sugar, pine nuts, egg whites, flour, and orange blossom water. Pignolata is fried and then covered with a luscious honey glaze, making it even more irresistible. Perfect to enjoy after a meal or as a tasty snack, pignolata is a dessert that will win over everyone's taste buds.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Wafer sheets12
  • Sugar100G
  • Pine nuts100G
  • Egg whites8
  • Flour1Tablespoon
  • Orange blossom water1Tablespoon

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Beat the egg whites until stiff

  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Add all the other ingredients and finally the pine nuts

  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    Pour a spoonful of the mixture onto each wafer sheet

  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Cook over very low heat until they are colored

General Information

Origin

Italia, Sicilia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)186.22
Carbohydrates (g)18.08
of which Sugars (g)16.76
Fat (g)7.77
of which Saturates (g)0.56
Protein (g)11.72
Fiber (g)0.73
Sale (g)0.11
  • Proteins
    11.72g·31%
  • Carbohydrates
    18.08g·47%
  • Fats
    7.77g·20%
  • Fibers
    0.73g·2%