About This Sbrisolona

Sbrisolona is a traditional, rustic Italian almond crumble cake originating from Mantua in Lombardy, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. Its name derives from the local dialect word brisa, meaning “crumb,” a nod to its intentionally brittle and crumbly texture.

Made with butter, cornmeal, white flour, and almonds, it is a rich yet rustic cake that sits somewhere between a pastry and a cookie. True to tradition, it is meant to be broken by hand rather than sliced, and enjoyed with espresso, dessert wine, or gelato.

We also offer our Gianduia Sbrisolona, crafted with Piemonte hazelnuts, Gianduia chocolate, and cornmeal for a deeper, more decadent expression of this historic Lombard specialty.