
Valdostan tegole are thin golden biscuits, slightly curved like small roof tiles. They have an intense aroma of toasted hazelnuts and almonds, with a delicate sweetness and a buttery finish. When bitten they are fragile and crunchy, almost weightless, and quickly melt away leaving a warm, enveloping flavor. They are often served at the end of a meal, perhaps alongside a bowl of gelato or a soft cream dessert.
In Aosta, tegole are one of the symbolic desserts of the city’s tradition and represent the simple elegance of Valle d’Aosta pastry-making. Their name recalls the stone roofs of Alpine houses, immediately evoking the valley landscape. In local restaurants and pastry shops they are a classic and distinctive way to end a meal.
Valdostan tegole were created in the 1930s in Aosta, at the historic Pasticceria Boch. The name comes from their curved shape, reminiscent of Alpine roof tiles, achieved by shaping the biscuits while they are still warm. Over time the recipe spread throughout the Valle d’Aosta, becoming one of the region’s most recognizable desserts.
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