Sicilian Citrus Colomba with Citrus Cream – Pasticceria Inglima

Artisanal Easter Colomba with Citrus Fruits and Citrus Cream – Pasticceria Inglima

The Citrus Colomba by Pasticceria Inglima is one of the most fragrant and vibrant interpretations of the traditional Italian Easter cake.

This artisanal dessert highlights the aromatic character of citrus fruits, combining a soft naturally leavened dough with bright and refreshing citrus notes.

Orange peel, candied citrus cubes and mandarin paste enrich the dough, while the citrus cream served separately adds a smooth and delicate finishing touch.

Origin and craftsmanship

This colomba is produced in the artisan pastry laboratories of Pasticceria Inglima in Canicattì, where traditional baking techniques meet careful craftsmanship.

The dough is prepared with live natural sourdough, allowing a slow and natural fermentation process that gives the cake its light structure and aromatic complexity.

During the preparation, orange peel, semi-candied orange and lemon cubes, and mandarin paste are added to the dough, creating a vibrant citrus bouquet.

Orange blossom honey and Madagascar vanilla beans further enhance the aromatic depth of the dessert.

The result is a refined Easter cake with balanced sweetness and refreshing citrus notes.

Sensory profile

As soon as the package is opened, the colomba releases a bright citrus fragrance.

The slice reveals a soft and airy crumb, evidence of the slow natural fermentation process.

On the palate, orange, lemon and mandarin notes blend harmoniously with the sweetness of the dough.

The citrus cubes provide both texture and freshness, creating a lively and elegant flavor profile.

The citrus cream served separately adds a velvety consistency and intensifies the aromatic citrus character.

Serving suggestions and pairings

For the best tasting experience, serve the colomba at room temperature and cut generous slices to fully enjoy its soft texture.

The citrus cream can be spread directly onto each slice or served separately, allowing everyone to adjust the intensity to their preference.

This dessert is perfect as the centerpiece of an Easter meal, but it can also inspire creative desserts.

For example, you can create a citrus trifle by layering cubes of colomba, citrus cream and whipped cream in a glass.

Another delicious idea is to lightly toast a slice and serve it with citrus cream and a touch of lemon zest.

You can also explore more traditional Easter desserts in the artisan colomba selection or browse other Sicilian sweets.

Key strengths

🕊️ Naturally leavened with live sourdough

🍊 Rich citrus aroma from peels and citrus cubes

👨‍🍳 Artisan production in the Inglima pastry laboratory

🥄 Citrus cream included for an enhanced tasting experience

🎁 Perfect Easter gift or festive dessert

Values and philosophy

Pasticceria Inglima combines pastry tradition with a strong focus on craftsmanship and quality.

Respect for natural fermentation times and careful ingredient selection are key elements that define each creation.

The citrus colomba perfectly reflects this philosophy: a dessert that balances tradition, technique and aromatic richness.

The result is a refined Easter cake designed to be shared during special moments.

Technical sheet

Product: Citrus Colomba with citrus cream

Producer: Pasticceria Inglima

Production area: Canicattì

Format: 1 kg colomba + 200 g citrus cream

Ingredients: Water, wheat flour type 00 milled in Italy (EU origin), butter, sugar, egg yolk category A, salt, live sourdough starter, Italian orange peel, malt, Sicilian orange honey, semi-candied orange and lemon cubes (glucose syrup, sucrose), mandarin paste (mandarin origin Italy [Sicily] 66%, cane sugar, water, lemon juice, organic glucose syrup), mandarin flavor (water, mandarin essential oil, natural flavors, thickener: xanthan gum, acidifier: citric acid, colors: E102 - E104, preservative: potassium sorbate), citrus cream (water, sugar, glucose syrup, thickeners: modified corn starch and skimmed milk powder, vegetable fats (palm), lemon juice 2.5%, orange paste, mandarin flavor, preservative: potassium sorbate, coloring: safflower extract), Madagascar vanilla beans.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat sources.

A fragrant Easter cake that celebrates citrus aromas and artisanal pastry making, carefully selected for you by Gocce di Sicilia.