Bocconotti are small, shortcrust pastry cases typical of the Puglia confectionery tradition, particularly in the Martina Franca area. Unlike other Southern Italian variations that use chocolate or jam, this refined version is distinguished by a soft almond center and often a touch of black cherry or sour cherry jam.
Bocconotti with marzipan and jam, Monopoli (Puglia...
Calabrese bocconotti filled with jam and almonds
A classic shortcrust pastry made with flour, eggs, and sugar, sometimes flavored with Strega liqueur or lemon zest.
Filling: The star of the show is marzipan (or marzipan), made by mixing finely chopped blanched almonds with sugar and egg whites.