When is Sicilian Cassatelle traditionally served?

Sicilian Cassatelle with Ricotta, also called sweet ravioli, are served during Carnevale in Italy. These little crescents of dough are filled with sweet ricotta and although are traditionally fried, they can be enjoyed baked as well.

These little crescents of dough, also referred to as sweet ravioli, are filled with a sweet ricotta cream. Cassatelle, just like most Carnevale desserts are traditionally fried.

Carnevale is the Italian equivalent to Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday, however you choose to call it. It’s basically a final day of partying and indulgence before lent and the restrictions that come with it. Of course, the most popular Italian Carnevale celebrations occur in Venice and begin two weeks prior to Mardi Gras. Most of us are familiar with the famous Venetian masks associated with Carnevale. In most parts of Italy, including Sicily, Carnevale is celebrated on one day.

These little crescents of dough, also referred to as sweet ravioli, are filled with a sweet ricotta cream. Cassatelle, just like most Carnevale desserts are traditionally fried.