All the sweets for Father’s Day

Originating in Campania, zeppole di San Giuseppe are perhaps the most emblematic dessert of this holiday. They are soft doughnuts made of choux pastry, fried or baked, filled with velvety homemade custard and adorned with a black cherry in syrup. Their history dates back to the 19th century, when the famous Neapolitan gastronome Ippolito Cavalcanti first mentioned them in 1837. Tradition has it that these delicacies are prepared in honor of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers and carpenters. Of course, there is no shortage of them in our display cases of sweets, fresh and ready to be enjoyed overlooking the lake!

St. Joseph’s cream puffs: the Roman tradition

In Rome, the celebration of Father’s Day is inextricably linked to St. Joseph’s cream puffs. These sweets, similar to zeppole, but round in shape, are always made with choux pastry and fried until perfectly golden and then filled with custard of various flavors, in addition to the classic vanilla. Their presence is so deeply rooted in Roman culture that there is a popular saying, “St. Joseph fritters,” to emphasize the custom of enjoying these delicacies during the holiday. There is no shortage of Phoenix-style cream puffs: hazelnut, pistachio, zabaglione, vanilla cream or cream and cream, there is something for everyone!”

Rice fritters: a Tuscan sweetness

In Tuscany, and particularly in the provinces of Florence and Siena, Father’s Day is the occasion to enjoy Frittelle di Riso. These golden morsels are prepared by cooking rice in milk with sugar and citrus zest, then fried to a crispy exterior that encloses a soft, aromatic heart. Their peasant origin makes them a symbol of simplicity and authenticity. On Lake Garda, on the other hand, frittelle are a typical Carnival dessert, and even at Fenice they are made artisanally with light flours and very soft fritters.

An invitation to discover traditional flavors

On the occasion of Father’s Day, our pastry shop La Fenice on Lake Garda is pleased to offer a selection of these traditional sweets, prepared with skill and passion by our Master Pastry Chefs: brioche in the shape of a bow tie, tie-shaped monoportions and chocolate in the shape of a mustache. We invite you to visit our venue together with your parents, to share moments of sweetness and celebrate this special occasion together, dedicating every sweet bite to your legendary dads.