When ‘figolli’ sell like ‘pastizzi’

Confectionery experiences ‘record-breaking response’ for the traditional Maltese Easter treat

A local bakery had to close earlier than expected on a few occasions these past few days as it ran out of its popular figolli.

Barun Confectionery has been churning out the traditional Easter sweets like pastizzi – as the Maltese saying goes – yet keeping up with the demand has proven tricky.

Customers have visited its Tarxien factory in droves to stock up on the delicious, thick pastries filled with ground almond paste and covered in milk/dark chocolate or icing.

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