This typical product of Catania is an exquisite sweet served above all during the feast of the Patron Saint Agatha, which takes place from 3 to 5 February.
The name of this sweet comes from the troubled story of Agatha, a noble, young and devoted girl whom the consul Quinziano condemned to a terrible martyrdom, the amputation of her breasts because she did not want to give in to his courtship, preferring the love of God.
Hence the origin of the cassatine, a delicious dessert prepared with shortcrust pastry, filled with candied ricotta and chocolate all covered with a very white icing of egg whites and sugar, finally a candied cherry is placed on top for decoration, to remember the breast of the Saint.