Maritozzo
Rome, Italy
A soft sweet bun split and overfilled with barely sweetened whipped cream.
Why locals eat it
Long a Roman breakfast pastry, now a modern bakery icon across the city.
Local tip
Eat it before 11am at a neighbourhood bar with a cappuccino.
Typically made with
enriched dough, whipped cream, sugar. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.