What is a Krumiri?

A tribute from Domenico Rossi to the memory of the king who unified Italy. The Krumiri are placed on trays at just the right distance from each other before being put in the oven.

How are Krumiri baked?

The Krumiri are placed on trays at just the right distance from each other before being put in the oven. This is performed by hand, as tradition dictates, but that’s not all. Once they are baked they are left to rest overnight, and only on the morning of the next day are they placed in the classic, unmistakeable red tins one by one.

When were Krumiri introduced to the general public?

“Don’t overlook them, dear reader,” wrote the Gazzetta di Torino newspaper in 1884, when it introduced Krumiri to the general public and invited gourmets to go and try them at the Turin Exhibition. Just a few years later and Krumiri had already made a name for themselves.

What goes well with Krumiri?

Krumiri are divine on their own but are also wonderful with other delicacies, with two provisos: the accompaniment must bring out the Krumiri’s flavour without overpowering them, and it must be something special in its own right. Tea is a perfect example.