Catànies (Catalan pronunciation: [kəˈtaniəs], singular: catània) is a chocolate sweet typical of Vilafranca del Penedès and some other near towns made with marcona almonds. They are toasted and covered first by caramel and then by a thick layer of white chocolate or a mixture of almond, hazelnut and milk. Finally, they are covered by a thin layer of powdered black chocolate, sometimes mixed with a little bit of icing sugar.[1] They are often offered as a gift or served alongside coffee after a meal.
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | Catalonia |
| Region or state | Vilafranca del Penedès |
| Main ingredients | Almonds, caramel, white chocolate or a mixture of almond, hazelnut and milk |
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