These small sweets are typical of the Apulian tradition, specifically from the province of Bari. Their dialect name literally means "dirty muzzle," a playful reference to the near certainty of getting your lips dirty with powdered sugar and the cream that oozes out at the first bite.
SPORCAMUSS: Apulian sweets with puff pastry and cream...
Filling: Custard, often lightened with whipped cream to create diplomatica cream. Some variations include a touch of jam or fresh fruit, such as strawberries.