Discover in Naples a truly immersive experience dedicated to the Neapolitan sfogliatella, a multisensory journey combining storytelling, hands-on craft and tasting, where you will learn how to make sfogliatella under the guidance of a Maitre Sfogliatellier, in the heart of Via San Gregorio Armeno, inside a historic 14th-century palace that has safeguarded artisan workshops and traditions for centuries.
The experience begins with a theatrical-style welcome through stories, legends and evocative tales introducing you to the world of Neapolitan sfogliatella, creating from the start an engaging and unique atmosphere.
Accompanied by a master artisan specialized in the art of sfogliatella, you will be guided step by step through the gestures and techniques of preparation. You will enter the heart of the workshop beginning with the traditional Renaissance dough, inspired by ancient 17th-century convent recipes, made with semolina, dried fruit, fresh fruit and aromas—ingredients that still tell the story of the origins of sfogliatella.
Next comes the most fascinating part: opening and shaping by hand the delicate discs of puff pastry, refining your gesture and technique until creating one of the two historic interpretations of sfogliatella riccia: the oldest recipe, Santa Patrizia, or the classic sfogliatella riccia, discovering their differences and traditions.
While your creations bake, enjoy a guided free-access tasting featuring sfogliatella riccia, sfogliatella frolla and Santa Patrizia, together with traditional specialties such as mini babà, Caprese cake, pastiera, chocolate-covered dried fruit, Neapolitan coffee and local liqueurs.
At the end, you will receive a participation certificate and a Neapolitan sfogliatella master kit, to keep alongside the photos and memories of a memorable day.
Book now and enjoy one of the most original and identity-rich food experiences in the heart of Campania.
The tasting included in the experience features an open-access buffet with a rich selection of Neapolitan specialties, including sfogliatelle ricce and frolle, including Santa Patrizia, mini rum babà, pastiera, Caprese cake and chocolate-covered dried fruit.
To accompany the sensory journey, a selection of hot and cold drinks includes Neapolitan coffee, cappuccino, tea, fresh orange juice and water, along with two homemade artisan liqueurs: a citrus liqueur with orange notes and a coffee liqueur prepared with moka.
Sfogliatella Santa Patrizia is considered one of the oldest recipes in the Neapolitan pastry tradition, with origins linked to 17th-century convent culture. Unlike the classic sfogliatella, it stands out for a ricotta-free filling made with semolina, hazelnuts, almonds and aromas, giving it a more ancient and delicately spiced flavor. Connected to recipes preserved in Neapolitan monasteries, it is still handmade today in San Gregorio Armeno and represents a rare and precious expression of historic Neapolitan pastry tradition.
The kit includes a t-shirt, a diploma, a volume dedicated to historic Neapolitan pastry-making and a recipe book on sfogliatelle.
Upon request, it is possible to arrange a professional photographer to create souvenir photos and videos of the experience.
Discover the history of the sfogliatella in Naples through stories and a guided tasting with a master artisan in San Gregorio Armeno, Campania.
Discover the secrets of the sfogliatella in Naples through a live artisan demonstration and a guided tasting in the heart of Campania.
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