The spongata It is a typical Christmas dessert. It is widespread in some areas of the provinces of Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza, Modena, Massa-Carrara and La Spezia.
The spongata it is a dessert of ancient traditions. According to some opinions, has Jewish origins. The first places that compete for artisanal production are Brescello, Jewis origin.
The spongata it is a cake with a pastry base similar to shortcrust pastry. It is stuffed with a walnut-based filling, almonds, pine nuts, apple and pear jam and candied fruit. The cake is enriched with spices and covered with a second layer of puff pastry.
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