Canestrelli are a type of Italian biscuit. Originating in Montferrat,[1] the biscuits are common in both Piedmont and Liguria.[2] Moreover, under the name canistrelli, they are also typical of Corsica.[3]

Canestrelli
A bowl of canestrelli biscuits
Place of originItaly
Region or state
Main ingredientsSemolina, confectioners' sugar[1]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Segan 2011, p. 82.
  2. ^ Whitehouse 2013, p. 3.
  3. ^ Schapira 1994, p. 118.

Bibliography edit

  • Segan, Francine (2011). Dolci: Italy's Sweets. Abrams. ISBN 978-1613121887.
  • Whitehouse, Rosie (2013). Liguria: The Italian Riviera. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1841624730.
  • Schapira, Christiane (1994). La bonne cuisine corse (in French). Paris: Solar. ISBN 2263001778.