Tuscan PGI Cantucci are a symbol of our land: crumbly, fragrant, with crunchy almonds and that unmistakable flavour that smells of home and Tuscany.

But who said they should only be the perfect ending to a small glass of Vin Santo? We talked about that pairing in our first #TUSCANSTORIES article; today, instead, we are bringing Cantucci Toscani PGI into the kitchen.

Luisanna Messeri, Tuscan cook and much-loved face of home cooking, together with Consorzio per la Tutela dei Cantuccini Toscani PGI — the association we at Fratelli Lunardi are also part of — has decided to show us that Cantucci Toscani IGP can also become the star ingredient in new, delicious and surprising recipes.

Why use cantucci in desserts?

Because they already have everything a delicious recipe needs: crunch, the fragrance of almonds and a clearly recognisable personality. Crumbled, dipped, layered with creams or chocolate, Cantucci Toscani PGI do not disappear inside a dessert: they make it more interesting.

Cantucci as you have never imagined them before

With her contagious warmth and passion for home cooking, Luisanna has taken Cantucci Toscani PGI beyond their role as an “after-dinner biscuit” and transformed them into versatile ingredients, capable of giving character to every creation.

Tiramisù with Cantucci Toscani PGI

A great classic revisited, where cantucci become the perfect base for layers of velvety cream, coffee and an extra Tuscan touch.

Tuscan Zuppa Inglese

An elegant and indulgent dessert that brings together the creaminess of Italian tradition and the irresistible fragrance of almond cantucci.

Chocolate Salami with Cantucci Toscani PGI

The most indulgent recipe of all! The Cantucci replace the classic dry biscuits, giving the chocolate salami an unmistakable crunch and that hint of almond that makes it simply irresistible.

Zuppotto with Cantucci Toscani PGI

An original creation by Luisanna Messeri made with Cantucci Toscani PGI and plenty of other delicious ingredients. Watch it… and try it to believe it!

Each recipe is a declaration of love for our tradition and an invitation to experiment, play with flavours and rediscover Cantucci Toscani PGI  as you have never imagined them before.

A project that tells the story of Tuscany

Behind this collaboration lies a simple and beautiful idea: to present Cantucci Toscani PGI as part of our land’s heritage, but also as a living ingredient, capable of reinventing itself and surprising us.

Consorzio per la Tutela dei Cantuccini Toscani PGI, the consortium that protects and promotes this symbolic Tuscan product, has chosen to do so through the creativity and authenticity of a cook who, like us, believes in the value of things made from the heart.

And we at Fratelli Lunardi, for whom cantucci have always been our calling card, are proud to be part of this story.

Would you like to try one of these recipes too?

Start with our Cantucci Toscani PGI: you can find them in the Fratelli Lunardi online shop.

And if you are looking for inspiration, watch Luisanna Messeri’s recipes: a true lesson in flavour, Tuscan spirit and good humour!