Minne di Sant’Agata

A minne di Sant’Agata is an Italian pastry associated with Catania, a city in Sicily, which commemorates the miracle of St. Agatha. The pastry is shaped like a breast, tipped by a maraschino cherry, reflecting the martyrdom of St. Agatha, which included the cutting off of her breasts. It is typically made with a short-crust pastry, topped with candied citron, sheep's-milk ricotta and chocolate, which is covered in an icing sugar glaze.