Coppetta

Coppetta or cupeta is a traditional dessert from Valtellina. It is a type of nougat made with a mixture of honey, and nuts that is tucked between two wafer sheets. The nougat is made with a mix of chopped walnuts, crushed cookies, and honey. The combination is slowly cooked until it thickens and is then spread onto thin wafers. Coppetta is a soft and chewy nougat that is usually cut into smaller rectangle-shaped pieces. It is a festive dessert traditionally prepared and enjoyed on special occasions and religious holidays. It is now mostly sold as a sweet souvenir.