Cannabaceae

Prinjolata
Coursedessert
Place of originMalta
Main ingredientsSponge cake, Filling: Whisky/Vermouth, pine nuts, glacé cherries, cocoa nibs, butter, sugar, vanilla, Topping: whipping cream, glacé cherries, flaked almonds, chocolate[1][2][3][4]

Prinjolata is a traditional dessert from Malta.[5] The dessert gets its name from the Maltese word prinjol meaning pine nuts which are used in both the filling and the topping.[6]

Cultural significance

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Prinjolata is generally prepared as a treat to be eaten at the Maltese Carnival; a festival introduced to Malta in the 1400s, and popularised by the Knights of St John a century later. In Malta, Carnival is held five days before Ash Wednesday.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Cutajar, Rachel Zammit. "[WATCH] Prinjolata". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Prinjolata, Malta's carnival cake mini size". theredbistro.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Prinjolata - Maltese Carnival Dessert". Apron & Whisk. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  4. ^ "PRINJOLATA". Scotts Supermarket. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Recipe of the Month – Prinjolata". Excelsior Hotel Malta. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Prinjolata, Malta's carnival cake, a sweet mound of mess". Malta InsideOut. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  7. ^ "ThinkSite.eu". www.thinksite.eu. Retrieved 2018-04-21.


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