C'è ancora la brioche con la crema?

Is there still the brioche with cream?

Pronunciation

'Brioche' — Italian pronounce it 'bri-ÒCC-he' (Italianised) or 'bri-OSH' (French). Both are used depending on region.

When to use it

Ask specifically for a filled brioche — one of Italy's most beloved breakfast pastries. Best asked early morning as they sell out quickly.

What it means

'C'è ancora' = 'is there still' — implies the item might be sold out. 'Crema' in pastry context = 'crema pasticcera' (custard cream). Brioche filled with cream is a common Italian bar/bakery item, especially in Naples and Sicily.

Variations

Avete la brioche col tuppo?

Do you have the brioche with the topknot?

'Brioche col tuppo' is the Sicilian style with a small dough ball on top, served with granita

C'è la maritozzo con la panna?

Is there the maritozzo with whipped cream?

'Maritozzo' is a Roman sweet bun split and filled with whipped cream

Avete il cornetto integrale?

Do you have the wholemeal croissant?

'Cornetto integrale' = wholemeal Italian-style croissant

Mini Dialogue

— C'è ancora la brioche con la crema? — Ne abbiamo due rimaste. — Ne prendo una. È abbondante la crema? — Abbondantissima, come piace a noi.

— Is there still the brioche with cream? — We have two left. — I'll take one. Is there plenty of cream? — Very plenty — the way we like it.

Cultural Note

In Sicily, brioche col tuppo is eaten for breakfast dipped in granita di mandorla (almond granita) or caffè granita — a tradition that bewilders northerners but is considered one of the great Sicilian morning rituals.

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