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Tette Delle Monache
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Originating from Puglia, the region covering the heel of Italy’s boot, these desserts translate literally as nuns’ breasts. Shaped in little domes with a peak, their name is likely to have derived from their appearance. Other theories suggest the sweet treat recalled the material nuns would stuff down their dresses to disguise the form of their breasts. Either way, this is a delectable, airy dessert made from little sponges filled with lemon or Chantilly cream and dusted with icing sugar.
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