Beyond the enchanting view of the Torre dei Lancia, the timeless charm of the alleys wedged into the medieval center, there is something that attracts and seduces, passing through the center of Brolo . Right in front of the Mother Church , an unmistakable smell of freshly prepared pastry leads you to the Ignazio Raffaele . A sweet and enveloping aroma of custard, a "ciauro" of freshly baked tea biscuits catches you as soon as you enter, before stopping to admire the window that offers a triumph of almond paste or the colorful tubs of ice cream.

Entering the Pasticceria Ignazio Raffaele means taking a journey into taste, the rediscovery of forgotten flavors: the place is renowned for its careful, professional and detailed preparation of sweets of the best Sicilian tradition. A vast assortment of products, made with selected raw materials, ideal to complete the meal or for a greedy snack in the mid-morning or afternoon: from dry pasta to cassate , from < strong> cannoli with pastries fresh stuffed, from ice cream to fruit martorana . A triumph of sweetness, under the sign of quality. Just what you expect to find in ceremonies, receptions, private parties, but also for Sunday lunch.

And then there is him, one of the good desserts in every season, the protagonist especially during the Christmas period and that Ignazio Raffaele has been offering for over 25 years according to the tradition of "homemade": nougat . Prepared with honey, sugar and dried fruit (toasted almonds or hazelnuts), according to the classic recipe, the "hard" nougat is a trademark of Ignazio Raffaele's pastry, available in different shapes and sizes. From single portions to bars of various weights, the nougat can be covered with black, white or dark chocolate but can also be ordered in a "transparent" format, leaving almonds and hazelnuts in full view.

Depending on the holiday, the nougat can take the form of a Christmas tree or a star, a dove or a rabbit. Master Ignazio Raffaele also delights in giving the suggestive form of Trinacria or Sicilia to his creations that are not they are never trivial.

In short, Ignazio Raffaele's nougat meets the pleasure of a genuine flavor prepared with passion in respect of tradition. A “pleasure” , that of nougat and many other products of Ignazio Raffaele's pastry, which can also be purchased online to make (or make yourself) a pleasant and sweet Christmas gift.