San Giorgio Delizia al Limone: the Amalfi Coast dessert, ready to serve
Delizia al Limone is a single-portion frozen dessert of 100 g: a sponge dome soaked in lemon, filled with lemon cream (30%) and coated with a lemon glaze (15%). Supplied in a case of 6 pieces (600 g), it arrives frozen at -18 °C and is ready to serve after thawing, with no extra preparation, fixed portioning and zero waste. With 264 kcal per 100 g, it offers a fresh, fragrant lemon finish for any professional kitchen.
What a Delizia al Limone is
The delizia al limone is a classic dessert of the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast, traditionally a small dome of soft sponge soaked in a lemon syrup and enveloped in lemon cream. It celebrates the famous lemons of the Campania coast, prized for their intense aroma. San Giorgio turns this regional pastry-shop classic into a consistent, ready-portioned frozen product without losing its fresh, citrus character.
The producer: San Giorgio SpA
San Giorgio SpA produces in Castel San Giorgio, in the province of Salerno, Campania. The company grew from the 1980s out of a small pastry laboratory founded by Sabato Bruno and today runs a large facility with around 150 staff and 15 production lines fully dedicated to the food-service channel. This industrial scale combined with a pastry-shop heritage delivers a constant standard batch after batch.
Sensory profile
Each portion has a soft, well-soaked sponge and an abundant lemon cream with a bright, slightly tangy note balanced by sweetness. The glaze adds a smooth, glossy finish. The aroma is clearly citrus, fresh rather than heavy, making it a light way to close an Italian meal.
Technical specifications
Single portion of 100 g, case of 6 pieces for a net 600 g. Stored frozen at -18 °C. Average values per 100 g: 264 kcal, 12 g fat (of which 8.1 g saturates), 35 g carbohydrate (of which 33 g sugars), 3.2 g protein, 0.12 g salt. Contains SOYA, WHEAT, MILK and EGG; may contain traces of MUSTARD, NUTS and PEANUTS.
Professional uses
Serve as a plated dessert dusted with icing sugar and a twist of fresh lemon zest, or with a candied lemon peel. Present it on the dessert trolley or buffet alongside coffee. Pair with a limoncello shot or a glass of sweet sparkling wine. Use it for banqueting and events where consistent portioning matters. Keep a stock for sudden dessert demand, since you thaw only what you need.
Pairings
It works well after seafood and fish menus, with espresso or limoncello, and alongside other Italian classics such as tiramisu or panna cotta on a mixed dessert selection. Complete the dessert offer with other San Giorgio and Italian pastry references available from LAPA.
Storage and preparation
Keep frozen at -18 °C until use. Thaw in the refrigerator at +4 °C for 4-6 hours. Once thawed, do not refreeze and consume within 48 hours. Thaw only the portions you plan to serve to avoid waste.
Distribution and logistics by LAPA
LAPA delivers refrigerated and frozen across Switzerland, serving Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne and St. Gallen with its own fleet, and reaching the remaining regions through partner carriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport. Our customers include restaurants, pizzerias, gastronomies, hotels, gelaterias, pastry shops, Italian delicatessens and private clients.
Who it is for
Ideal for restaurants, pizzerias, bars, hotels, pastry shops and gelaterias that want an authentic, low-labour Italian dessert always available, with reliable portion control and minimal waste.
