Sicilian Cassata gelato in a professional 1 kg tub
Sicilian Cassata gelato is a churned interpretation of the famous Sicilian cassata dessert. The cocoa and zabaglione base is studded with candied papaya, orange peel and pistachios (1.2%), delivering a sweet, aromatic flavour. Each 1 kg tub is sold in a carton of 4 pieces (4 kg total), made in Italy and supplied frozen at -18 degrees C. With 219 kcal per 100 g, it is a ready-to-serve signature flavour for gelato shops, pastry shops and restaurants.
What Sicilian Cassata is
The cassata is one of the most iconic desserts of Sicilian pastry, built around sweetened ricotta, candied fruit and marzipan. This product translates that flavour world into gelato: a creamy cocoa and egg base carries colourful candied fruit and the toasted note of pistachio, recreating the festive, baroque character of the original cake in a frozen, scoopable form.
Flavour and texture profile
The base combines lean cocoa powder and eggs for a soft, mousse-like body, balanced by the sweetness of candied papaya and orange peel and the mild bitterness of pistachio. The result is velvety on the palate and holds its shape in the display cabinet, keeping a clean scoop even after extended exposure.
Professional uses
Serve it as a classic scoop in a cup or cone, or plate a single portion alongside cantucci, sponge cake or a candied-fruit garnish for a dessert that recalls the Sicilian tradition. It also works as a filling for profiteroles and choux, as a layer in semifreddo and frozen cakes, or as a centrepiece in a composed dessert with a drizzle of dark chocolate. A standard professional portion is about 80-100 g per serving, giving roughly 10-12 portions per tub.
Storage and handling
Keep the product at -18 degrees C in the freezer. Do not refreeze once thawed. For service, temper the gelato in a display cabinet at a serving temperature of around -12 to -14 degrees C so it stays creamy and easy to scoop without melting at the edges.
Technical specifications
Net weight 1 kg per tub, carton of 4 tubs. Energy 219 kcal (916 kJ) per 100 g. Declared allergens: milk, eggs, gluten (wheat) and pistachios; may contain soy, other nuts and peanuts. Country of origin: Italy. See the full specification list below for ingredients and nutritional values.
Delivery and logistics in Switzerland
LAPA delivers Sicilian Cassata gelato frozen across Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern and Lugano. Orders ship with a controlled cold chain; areas outside the LAPA fleet are covered by specialised partners. Gelato shops, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, bars and Italian delis order it as a ready signature flavour for their winter and summer ranges.
Who it is for
This gelato suits professionals who want an authentic Italian dessert flavour without preparing it in house: gelato shops broadening their classic range, pastry shops needing a plated frozen dessert, and restaurants offering a Sicilian-inspired finish to the meal.
