A Sweet Tooth’s Guide to Festive Desserts in Palermo

The American opera expert Fred Plotkin once described Palermo as “a feast for the eye and a melody for the mind.” I’d say Palermo is more like a feast for the eye and a melody for the taste buds, especially during the holiday season. 

There’s no denying the visual appeal of the Sicilian city this time of year. From the towering Christmas tree at Teatro Politeama Garibaldi to the hundreds of fiery red poinsettias lining the steps of Teatro Al Massi