The maritozzo is a classic sweet pastry, traditionally packed full of whipped cream, in a treat that has satisfied Romans for centuries. The dough-based bun is typically eaten in Rome for breakfast but can also be eaten as a hefty snack, or dessert, throughout the day.
Today there are multiple variations of the tasty treat, whose origins date back to ancient Roman times, with a simple recipe of eggs, flour, honey, salt and butter. In addition to the classic creamy variety, there are maritozzi prepared with pine nuts and raisins, or covered with chocolate, sometimes even stuffed with burrata, tomato, pesto or baccalà.
