Umbrian Apple-Walnut Roll-Ups
This is the only dessert ever served at Il Bacco Felice: Like many wine enthusiasts, Salvatore Denaro has little patience with sweets. Called la rocciata (roughly meaning "the round dessert" in Italian), this classic Umbrian pastry is similar to a strudel. It's made from a type of pastafrolla (a rich short pastry), and rolled around a delicious filling of apples and walnuts. For best results, use firm, sweet-tart apples, such as Staymans or Winesaps. More Italian Desserts
September 2007