8–15 €Turin Cri Cri in Turin
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Turin Cri Cri are small pralines that capture the elegance of Piedmont’s confectionery tradition: a toasted hazelnut wrapped in dark chocolate and coated with tiny sugar sprinkles. In a single bite they offer an irresistible play of textures, from crunchiness to smoothness with a light granular note. Born in the confectioneries of nineteenth‑century Turin, they reflect the city’s long history as a European capital of chocolate and its connection to the famous hazelnuts of the Langhe. Bringing them home means sharing a small, indulgent ritual from Turin’s historic cafés.
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What Turin Cri Cri is
Cri Cri are small pralines born from the confectionery tradition of Turin: a whole toasted hazelnut is coated in dark chocolate and then wrapped in tiny sugar sprinkles. The result is a pleasant contrast between the crunch of the hazelnut, the smoothness of the chocolate, and the light graininess of the sugar. They are small in size and often sold in bags or small boxes, perfect for enjoying one after another. Visually they are recognizable by their irregular, speckled surface created by the tiny sugar dragees.
The roots
Origin and history
Cri Cri appeared in Turin in the second half of the nineteenth century, within the city’s confectionery shops specializing in chocolate and strolling sweets. The recipe combines three elements already widespread in Piedmontese tradition: toasted hazelnuts, a chocolate coating, and a sugar dragee finish. According to a popular tradition, the name is linked to the diminutive “Cri” of Cristina, although historical sources do not fully agree on the precise origin of the term. Over time the product spread through Turin’s shops, becoming a recognizable specialty of the city.
Cri Cri tell the story of a refined, sweet-loving Turin, where the culture of chocolate has been part of urban life for centuries. Bringing them home means sharing a small fragment of the tradition of historic confectioneries and cafés. In their tiny form they encapsulate the meeting of artisanal confectionery skill and the products of the Piedmont region.
The context
Cultural significance
Cri Cri are part of Turin’s long tradition of chocolate and Piedmontese hazelnut craftsmanship. Turin has been one of Europe’s chocolate capitals since the eighteenth century, and these small sweets reflect the city’s culture of confectioneries and historic cafés. The use of hazelnuts also recalls the strong connection with the Langhe and the wider Piedmont region, famous for the Tonda Gentile hazelnut. More than an industrial product, they have remained over time a confectionery sweet, often associated with convivial moments or small gifts.
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Where to find Turin Cri Cri in Turin
They are easy to find in the historic chocolate shops and pastry stores in central Turin, especially in elegant cafés tied to the city’s chocolate tradition such as Baratti & Milano, Stratta, or Peyrano. Many shops sell them loose by weight or in small gift boxes. They are also common in delicatessens and stores specializing in Piedmontese products. During the Christmas season they often appear in more refined packages alongside other classic Turin specialties.
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