Bensone

Bensone is a traditional dessert that hails from Modena. It appears under various names, and it is traditionally made with flour, milk, eggs, butter, and sugar. The original bensone was made with honey instead of sugar, and it did not have any additions. Nowadays, this traditional dessert sometimes comes with various fillings such as with fruit jams, savòr—a regional jam based on grape must—or even chocolate spreads. It usually has an oval shape, and it is typically sprinkled with pearl sugar. Bensone is enjoyed as a dessert, snack, or sweet breakfast, and the pieces are usually dipped in wine, coffee, or tea.