Roman Buns Stuffed with Whipped Cream

Maritozzi con la Panna

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    Buns
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Italian Regional Cookery

By Valentina Harris

Published 1990

  • About

I can remember my mother buying me one of these whenever we went out shopping together With hindsight I don’t know if I would have done the same for my own children because the cream has an uncanny way of splurging all over your face and down your front - most inelegant in smart Roman boutiques! However, it remains one of my all-time favourite treats. Traditionally, these buns were served to guests during Lent, with a glass of white wine but without the cream. To make them at home you need