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Crocetta of Caltanissetta
An Italian marzipan sweet from Caltanissetta, Sicily, named for the nearby Church of Santa Croce and once made by Benedictine sisters for the feast of the Most Holy Crucifix; forgotten after 1908, it has recently been rediscovered.
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About this dish
The crocetta di Caltanissetta and the spina sacra are made with a Marzipan dough that were traditionally prepared for the feast of the Most Holy Crucifix by the Sisters of the Benedictine Monastery. This monastery was located next to the Church of Santa Croce, from which these sweet pastries take their name.