Make & Taste Sicilian Desserts in Palermo – Learn Cannoli & More

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What You’ll Experience
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2 hours 30 minutes
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2 - 6 guests
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English, Italian
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Join an immersive Sicilian dessert class in Palermo. Learn to make cannoli and other delicacies rooted in convent traditions, set against a stunning port backdrop for a truly unique experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the centuries-old pastry traditions of Sicilian convents with this exclusive baking class in Palermo. Held in a stunning location overlooking the port, this unique experience will take you on a journey through history, devotion, and craftsmanship.


Your host will guide you through the preparation of three iconic Sicilian desserts, each with a story rooted in monastic cuisine and Sicilian culture.


As you bake, you’ll uncover the secrets of convent pastry making, where tradition, spirituality, and Sicilian ingredients come together in a unique culinary art.

Sample Menu

DESSERT
Castelbuono Turk’s Head
A rich dessert with milk cream, cookies, cinnamon, and dark chocolate, prepared in a special family recipe passed down through generations
DESSERT
Blood Orange & Mint Frost
A refreshing and fragrant Sicilian delicacy, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the island
DESSERT
Classic Sicilian Cannoli
Learn the authentic technique to make the perfect crispy shell and creamy ricotta filling, just as the nuns did in their convent kitchens

What You Get

Step-by-step guidance on making three historic convent desserts
Insights into Sicilian monastic baking traditions
Hands-on Sicilian pastry class in a scenic Palermo location

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Step into the sweet traditions of Sicily with an exclusive pastry class in Palermo, overlooking the port. Learn the ancient baking secrets of Sicilian nuns, preparing three historic convent desserts, including the Turk’s Head, Blood Orange Frost, and Sicilian Cannoli

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo Città metropolitana di Palermo Sicilia, Italy, IT

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This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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