Tette delle Monache: Nun’s Breasts: The Origins of This Sweet
One of Italy's best-kept dessert secrets, this Apulian treat is a symbol of romance and sensuality, with rich history and flavor.
In Puglia, southern Italy, one of the region's most beloved desserts is called Tette delle Monache, meaning "Nun’s Breasts" in English. This intriguing name and its story have made it a symbol of sensuality and romance.
The dessert is linked to a legend from Bisceglie, where it was first made by cloistered nuns for the wedding of the Count of Conversano and Lucrezia Borgia. The wedding was canceled when Lucrezia didn’t show up, and guests, disappointed, sighed as they ate these treats. Thus, the name “S...