Lactose-free Sbrisolona cake with hazelnuts

Lactose-free Sbrisolona cake with hazelnuts

The Sbrisolona is a typical dessert from the Mantuan tradition, with a recipe dating back several centuries. This cake is produced by the bakery Dolci Sereni in Mantova, where tradition is a true company philosophy. In addition to the classic Sbrisolona with almonds, it is also widely consumed with hazelnuts, which we present here in a dairy-free and palm oil-free version.

This dessert owes its name to its crumbly texture, with large and small crumbs that form when it is broken to be eaten, as Sbrisolona should not be cut but broken by hand.

Torta Sbrisolona: the history

The Sbrisolona seems to have originated before the 1600s as a poor dessert of peasant origin prepared for special occasions such as the birth of a child or the promise of a marriage, and it was then stored for a long time. The Sbrisolona was elevated with the arrival at the court of the Gonzagas, who enriched it by introducing more noble ingredients.

Lactose-free Sbrisolona cake with hazelnuts: How is it produced

Dolci Sereni, Lombardy

Ingredients Lactose-free Sbrisolona cake with hazelnuts

Nutritional values