7Babà Napoletano

A little bit boozy and a lotta bit sticky, these rum-soaked brioche buns are a popular Italian dessert associated with the southern city of Naples, Italy. In truth, they didn’t arrive in Italy until the 19th century when chefs trained in France came to cook for wealthy families in Naples, bringing the recipe with them.

The yeasted dough is bathed in rum and dressed with a citrusy syrup, giving them a strong and unmistakably tangy sweet flavor. It’s well worth skipping a gelato for this Napoletan classic. Origin: Naples