NEWS 2017 - ITALIAN REGIONAL FLAVOURS
REGION: VENETO
Zabaglione cream enriched with roasted almonds and hazelnuts, as in the old recipe.
A cake layered with different flavours and textures, the Pazientina delivers the real soul of Padua and has a history dating back to 1600. Like anything with a lot of history behind it, the roots of the Pazientina are now an intermingling of legend and truth. We like to think that the name comes from the virtue of being patient and patience is certainly required for the preparation of this rich and substantial cake.
In reality, the truth about its origins are not important: its taste alone is satisfying enough.