Discover up close how one of the most iconic pastries of the Neapolitan tradition is made. In the heart of Naples, among the historic streets and timeless atmosphere of Via San Gregorio Armeno, you will take part in an experience that combines history, food culture, and tasting with the craftsmanship of an expert artisan who preserves knowledge passed down through generations.
Welcomed into a dedicated, comfortable and welcoming room, you will begin a fascinating journey into the origins of the Neapolitan sfogliatella. Through stories, images and multimedia content, you will explore the history of this famous pastry, from its earliest roots to the present day, discovering how it became one of the most representative symbols of the city of Naples.
The most engaging moment of the experience will be the live artisan demonstration, during which a master artisan will prepare the historic Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia before your eyes, following a recipe handed down since 1624. You will observe the techniques, gestures and precision required to create the distinctive shape that has made this pastry famous around the world.
Afterwards, you will take part in a guided tasting of the Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia, where you will appreciate its aromas, textures and distinctive characteristics, experiencing its flavours with a completely new awareness.
Book now and discover the Neapolitan sfogliatella through its history, artisan craftsmanship and flavours that have made it one of the most beloved symbols of Campania.
During the tasting, dedicated options are available for specific dietary requirements, including gluten-free Caprese cake for guests with coeliac disease, lactose-free Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia and, upon request, soy-based beverages.
The tasting included in the experience features Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia Riccia and Frolla, accompanied by mini babà, artisan coffee liqueur and citrus liqueur.
The experience is completed with a choice of traditional moka coffee or a 200 ml cappuccino (with whole cow's milk or soy milk), as well as freshly squeezed orange juice and water.
The Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia is considered one of the oldest recipes in the Neapolitan pastry tradition, with origins linked to seventeenth-century convent culture. Unlike the classic sfogliatella, it is distinguished by a ricotta-free filling, prepared with semolina, hazelnuts, almonds and flavourings, which gives it a more ancient and delicately spiced taste. Connected to the rituals and recipes preserved in Neapolitan monasteries, it is still handcrafted today in San Gregorio Armeno and represents a rare and precious expression of historic Neapolitan pastry making, less known but deeply rooted in local identity.
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Learn to make authentic Neapolitan sfogliatella with an artisan master in San Gregorio Armeno, in the heart of Naples, in Campania.
Discover the history of the sfogliatella in Naples through stories and a guided tasting with a master artisan in San Gregorio Armeno, Campania.
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