Pastries & desserts

Fiadone

A baked Corsican dessert combining fresh brocciu, eggs and lemon.

Say it: fee-ah-DOH-nay (approximate English pronunciation)

Fiadone makes fresh brocciu cheese the base of a baked dessert, with eggs, sugar and lemon zest adding structure and flavor. The result is different from a layered cream pastry or a flour-heavy cake. The cheese gives the dessert its character, so a version made with a substitute can offer a noticeably different taste and texture.

Names to look for on menus

fiadone, corsican cheesecake

Explore its regional connections: Corsica

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