Maritozzo

Maritozzo (plural: maritozzi) is a traditional Italian cream bun consisting of bread filled with a generous amount of whipped cream. Originally, "maritozzo" referred only to the bread part, and the version filled with whipped cream was called maritozzo con la panna, meaning "maritozzo with whipped cream". It is typical of Roman, Marche, and Abruzzo cuisine, while in Puglia and Sicily, the name maritozzo refers instead to a braided sweet bread. In some variations, pine nuts, raisins, and candied fruits are also added. The maritozzo is also sometimes stuffed with ice cream, often with the taste of vanilla or cream. In Italy, savory versions of these buns are known as maritozzi salati. Since 2017, the city of Rome celebrates "Maritozzo Day" annually on the first Saturday of December.