For the first time, the prestigious prize goes to an Italian. From Rome, and already the winner of numerous international awards, Malizia will be reigning champion for 10 years

For the first time, the prestigious prize goes to an Italian. From Rome, and already the winner of numerous international awards, Malizia will be reigning champion for 10 years

A stronger competition image and the values of conscious and engaged pastry for a renewed Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie

Organiser Informa Markets moves the event’s 2020 edition due to COVID-19 pandemic; next edition will be held 10-13 May 2022 at Singapore Expo

The recipes by Andrea Valentinetti, Nicola Olivieri, Paolo and Andrea Sacchetti, and Andrea Leali

In Italy, as in many Countries, spring (and the Easter and Passover holidays just passed) generates a variety of seasonal cakes, cookies and breads, but with pasticcerias closed because of the panedmic, baking has returned to the home kitchen big time. So what are Italy’s top pastry maestros turning out as they quarantine a casa? In many instances they’re choosing sweets with personal resonance, culled from family and historic recipes, along with pastries long associated with their regions. Here’s what these noted chefs, who provided the recipes below, are baking now.

Organiser Informa Markets makes decision given the global situation surrounding COVID-19