My Sardinia

During the holiday season, it is not uncommon for people to celebrate by sharing a festive meal with their loved ones. This year, why not try shaking up the conventional Christmas dinner with sweets from Sardinia? Sardinia is known for many things. The sights, the markets, the ideal climate, all of it contribute to a truly wonderful island experience. But of course, as many travelers would attest to, the best thing about visiting a new place is sampling the native cuisine. Here are some of the favorite desserts typically found on Sardinian dining tables on Christmas.

For a truly Sardinian Christmas experience, try the Pane Di Sapa. It is a Christmas delight garnished with nuts, sapa honey, dry grapes and semola. Enjoy with moscato. Or maybe for the total chocolate lovers, the Baci Di Dama would be a more exciting option. A dessert that is enjoyable any time, this chocolate concoction is made up of butter, flour, sugar and topped off with walnuts. This is a true pleasure to have in one’s mouth.

For your parties, the Gattou would be an ideal snack to serve. These are small, handmade crown shaped almond sweets elegantly topped with honey that anyone can pick up and enjoy. The clambelline con marmellata is also great at parties, especially with kids. This is an anytime treat loved by kids, sweets that have an apricot filling. With that in mind, the Guelli could also be a very satisfying item on anyone’s menu. This are small morsels of hazelnut based sweets with honey syrup and sugar, and enhanced with mirto, limoncito and anice. The pistocus de coccuru would also be another amazing treat. Made with native ingredients like hazelnuts, egg yolks, sugar and topped off with freshly squeezed lemon juice, this is a one of Sardinia’s most popular deserts.

While everyone has his or her own favorite among the traditional Christmas goodies, these sweets from Sardinia certainly can compete with each and every one of them. You and your guests are in for a truly different experience with these sweets. Give these delicious treats a try and immerse yourself in the unique flavor of Sardinian delicacy!