sfogliatella

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian sfogliatella, diminutive form of sfogliata, singular feminine past participial of sfogliare (“to unfold, to leave through”), from the resemblance of the pastry's texture to the pattern of unfolding leaves.

Noun

sfogliatella (plural sfogliatelle)

1. A Neapolitan pastry made from puff pastry with a filling containing candied fruit.

Italian

Etymology

Diminutive form of sfogliata, singular feminine past participial of sfogliare.

Noun

sfogliatella f (plural sfogliatelle)

1. sfogliatella.