The story
Tucked away on Via Imera in Palermo, Pasticceria Scimone is a pastry shop with a 4.4-star reputation and a singular claim to fame: it’s the birthplace of the *dita d’apostolo*. Creator Jana Food Porn calls them “divine,” noting that Scimone invented the egg-pasta pastry filled with ricotta cream, and she loved every variation she tried—from the classic to pistachio, chocolate, and cinnamon. Italyfoodprnsicilia echoes the sentiment, recommending the “dito d'apostolo” as a must-try snack, describing it as an egg-shaped, cream-and-ricotta-mousse-filled delight.
Beyond the original location in Palermo, Scimone also operates in Mondello, and it’s the *dita d’apostolo* that keeps visitors coming back. Whether you opt for the traditional version or one of the inventive spins, this pastry is a local institution worth seeking out. It’s the kind of sweet that feels both timeless and entirely of the moment—simple, rich, and unmistakably Palermitan.
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Reviewers rave that the pillowy-soft Dito d’apostolo is a transcendent, custard-filled marvel, capturing the soul of Sicilian pastry. The overall vibe is one of pure, unpretentious joy, as if biting into a cloud of tradition.
“Have you ever eaten a dito d'apostolo? It's actually an egg-shaped pastry filled with a mousse of cream and ricotta.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Pasticceria Scimone. Most active: Italyfoodprnsicilia, Jana Food Porn
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For a snack, go to Pasticceria Simone for the dito d'apostolo, a delicious egg-shaped pastry with cream and ricotta mousse.
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- Dita d'Apostolo Classiche
