Traditional Neapolitan Desserts
Neapolitan pastry is one of the richest and most celebrated dessert traditions in the Mediterranean world.
Born from convents, aristocratic kitchens, street vendors, and family rituals, these desserts combine simplicity, excess, symbolism, and centuries of history.
Cakes and Festive Desserts
- Pastiera
- Casatiello dolce
- Torta caprese
- Babà
- Delizia al limone
- Millefoglie Napoletana
- Ricotta and pear cake
Individual Pastries
- Sfogliatella
- Sfogliatella frolla
- Zeppola
- Graffa
- Bignè di San Giuseppe
- Lemon pastries from the Amalfi tradition
- Chocolate and ricotta pastries
Christmas and Festive Sweets
- Struffoli
- Roccocò
- Mustaccioli
- Susamielli
- Raffiuoli
- Mostaccioli filled with jam or chocolate
Street and Everyday Desserts
- Gelato
- Lemon granita
- Watermelon sold in summer streets
- Fried sweet pizzas
- Carnival fried pastries and sweet fritters