History
Pasticceria Flego presents its Baci di Giulietta e Romeo as the authentic pastry of Verona, a soft biscuit of two almond and hazelnut shells that kiss, in homage to the best-known couple in history. Gambero Rosso says the name comes from Shakespeare's play and that the biscuit is of relatively recent origin. Flego sells them at €12 in its online shop, next to its Amaretti di Verona, made with lemon zest and shaped like the arches of the Arena.
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Common allergens: Gluten, Almond and hazelnut (tree nuts), Eggs, Dairy
Make it at home
Ingredients
- 150g almond flour
- 150g hazelnut flour
- 150g 00 flour
- 120g caster sugar
- 150g unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dark rum
- 1 pinch salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For the filling: 150g dark chocolate (70 percent), chopped
Method
- Combine the almond, hazelnut and 00 flours with the sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse to mix.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg, rum and lemon zest. Pulse just until the dough comes together.
- Tip out, knead briefly to bring together, and chill 1 hour wrapped.
- Roll the dough to 4mm thickness on a floured surface. Cut into 3cm rounds.
- Bake at 160C for 12 to 14 minutes until pale golden. Cool completely on a rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate gently in a bain-marie.
- Sandwich pairs of biscuits with a teaspoon of chocolate; let set 20 minutes.
- Store in a tin for up to 1 week.
Tip from the editors. The almond-hazelnut flour blend is the make-or-break; freshly ground nuts give the strongest flavour.
Where to eat baci di giulietta
Baci di Giulietta in Verona
Pasticceria Flego ★ 4.6
Pasticceria Flego at Via Stella 13 in Verona makes modern pastry cakes and also caters to the tastes of those nostalgic for the pastry of the past.
More places near Pasticceria Flego
Not on this list, but close by, nearest first. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
- Antica Bottega del Vino (banco) Wine bar, about 100 m away
- Caffe Coloniale Café, about 150 m away
- Casa Coloniale Chocolate Shop Café, about 150 m away
- Caffè Barbarani Cafes, about 200 m away
- Caffe Filippini Café, about 250 m away
- Pasticceria De Rossi Bakery, about 250 m away
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