The pasticciotto leccese is the symbol of Salento, a traditional dessert simple in preparation but exquisite in taste, stuffed with custard, to which you can add delicious cherries, and enclosed by a chest of shortcrust pastry. The pasticciotto is typically eaten in Lecce for breakfast instead of the classic brioches, a delicious dessert with an irresistible aroma that can also be enjoyed as a snack. The traditional recipe includes the preparation of the shortcrust pastry with lard, but you can also use butter, as in the classic preparation of this soft and crumbly pastry.
