These are traditional dome-shaped desserts typical of the Puglia region, particularly the town of Bisceglie. These soft and light sponge cakes are typically filled with lemon custard and topped with a sugary white glaze.
Ingredient: A very soft sponge cake base (similar to sponge cake), filled with custard or Chantilly cream, and finished with a sugar glaze and often a candied cherry on top.
Alternative name: In some areas of Puglia, they are affectionately called "Nun's Breasts" due to their distinctive shape.
Origin and legend: They are particularly famous in Bisceglie, where they are recognized as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT). Legend has it that they were created by Poor Clare nuns for a 15th-century wedding, or called "sospiri" because they are as light as a breath.