Baci di Pantelleria

Baci di Pantelleria are crispy, flower-shaped fritters filled with a mixture of crema pasticcera, ricotta, and drops of chocolate. The fritters are traditionally prepared on the Italian island of Pantelleria. Special iron molds are used for frying, and after cooling, a dollop of luscious filling is placed on one fritter, and it is then topped with another fritter. The concoction is generously dusted with powdered sugar. The delicious, visually spectacular baci di Pantelleria taste even better when paired with another renowned local product - the sweet Ben Ryé wine.