Panpepato or Pampepato
Typical of Terni, Panpepato (or Pampepato) is a dessert with very ancient origins. This round-shaped specialty is based on walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, honey and raisins: a real concentrate of energy that makes it, in fact, a very popular dessert during the Christmas period.
Each family uses a revised version of the traditional recipe which is also why it is considered a popular dessert.
Recently the Panpepato di Terni received the important recognition of PGI product - Protected Geographical Indication precisely for its typicality, for its ancient origins that date back to at least 1500 and for the strong link with the territory of the entire province of Terni and municipalities of Massa Martana, Marsciano, Todi, Fratta Todina, Montecastello di Vibio and Deruta.