Bacio di Pantelleria

Bacio di Pantelleria is a traditional dessert from Pantelleria that consists of a deep-fried shell and a creamy ricotta filling. The batter is made with eggs, milk, flour, and sugar, and the fritters are made by dipping a flower-shaped mold in the batter and then dropping the batter-coated mold directly into sizzling oil. The technique results in a light and crispy golden fritter that comes in various decorative forms. To complete the dessert, two fritters are glued with a mixture of whipped ricotta and chocolate chips. Optionally, the batter can be made with the addition of cocoa, coffee, or liqueurs, and the filling can be enriched with candied fruit. This dessert is usually served dusted with powdered sugar. It should be filled right before serving, as leaving the filling too long might soften the crispy shells.