Halloween night is just a few days away, and after the events that liven up the city, the real surprise comes from celebrated pastry chef Iginio Massari. His Alta Pasticceria line has launched a series of special edition cakes to celebrate the holiday with a touch of spooky elegance.
The Halloween maritozzo
The undisputed star is the Halloween Maritozzo: an imaginative and mouth-watering take on the iconic Roman dessert. The soft brioche dough is here proposed with cocoa, light “like a cloud,” and hides a layered and rich filling: orange marmalade, dark chocolate custard and plenty of whipped cream. The whole is finished with a sprinkling of low-fat cocoa and decorated with cute dark chocolate bats.
Not just maritozzo: the limited collection
Maestro Massari’s Halloween offerings do not stop at maritozzo, but include other must-have products, all available until Oct. 31:
- Themed Mac arons: the famous Macarons with cream-based ganache are offered in a fun Halloween graphic, available in classic vanilla and hazelnut flavors.
- Halloween Cookies: gloomy shortbread designed to encapsulate the magic of the holiday. The iconic pumpkin, skull and bat shapes are ready to delight and entertain with every bite.
Where to find the specials in Rome
The entire limited-edition range (maritozzo, macarons, and cookies) is available at the pastry chef’s direct outlets; in Rome, the store is located in the Galleria Alberto Sordi, downtown (open daily from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., opens later on Sundays).
Rome’s Pop-up Store is located in Termini Station, open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The pop-up store offers cremini, panettone (including Halloween), marshmallows, cookies, spreads, books and other treats.