Almond Paste Canestrelli

Unlike traditional shortcrust canestrelli, our artisan canestrelli are made exclusively from raw almond paste, with no baking beyond a simple golden finish in the oven. This makes them softer to bite into, intensely fragrant and with a rich, authentic almond taste that brings out every natural aromatic note of the nut.

Raw almond paste preserves all the essential oils and authentic flavour of the almond — delicate elements that traditional baking would risk altering. Thanks to this method, our artisan canestrelli offer a more genuine, aromatic, full-flavoured sweet, where every bite reveals the true intensity of the almond.

Almond-paste canestrelli are perfect with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Their balanced sweetness and orange-blossom fragrance also make them ideal as a light end to a meal. Many pair them with dessert wines like passito or moscato, while others enjoy them with almond liqueurs. They're a well-loved gift, a symbol of craftsmanship and quality.

Slow Food Presidium orange blossom water is made from the flowers of bitter oranges grown and distilled by an old family of distillers in Vallebona, in the province of Imperia, following traditional artisan methods. The Slow Food Presidium mark guarantees that production meets standards of quality, authenticity and sustainability, valuing local techniques and preserving the flowers' natural aromatic character. This orange blossom water gives our almond-paste canestrelli a delicate fragrance and a harmonious taste, enhancing the almonds' natural sweetness.