Brooklyn Love

The Brooklyn Love is a signature pastry from Love - Specialty Croissants in Rome, Italy, created by chef and owner Pratt. It is a filled croissant that draws inspiration from the flavors and energy of New York City’s Brooklyn borough, reinterpreted through an Italian pastry lens. The dish typically features a laminated dough base, filled with a rich, creamy pistachio paste and studded with dark chocolate chips or chunks, then baked until golden and crisp. Some variations incorporate a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of white chocolate.

What distinguishes a great Brooklyn Love is the balance of textures: an impossibly flaky, buttery exterior giving way to a warm, molten pistachio-chocolate interior. The pistachio should be intensely nutty and not overly sweet, while the chocolate provides a bittersweet counterpoint. Pratt’s version is noted for its generous filling and precise lamination, achieving a croissant that is both delicate and decadent.

Regional variations of filled croissants exist across Italy—such as the *cornetto alla crema* or *cornetto al pistacchio*—but the Brooklyn Love is unique for its specific flavor pairing and its homage to American street-food culture. While the original remains in Rome, similar interpretations have appeared in specialty bakeries in New York and London, though none have replicated the exact recipe and technique perfected at Love - Specialty Croissants.