Cornetto alla Nocciola Bianca di Sumano

The cornetto alla nocciola bianca di Sumano is a specialty pastry from the town of Montagna, Italy, specifically served at the venue Manna. As highlighted by the creator Jana Food Porn, this cornetto is distinguished by its filling: a white hazelnut cream made from the prized Sumano variety of hazelnut. The Sumano hazelnut, grown in the region, is known for its particularly sweet and aromatic profile, which gives the cream a delicate, milky nuttiness distinct from standard chocolate-hazelnut spreads.

A great version of this cornetto is defined by the quality of its pastry—laminated, light, and buttery with a crisp, golden exterior—and the purity of its filling. The white nocciola cream should be smooth, not overly sweet, and allow the flavor of the Sumano hazelnut to be the star. The cornetto is typically enjoyed fresh from the oven, often as a breakfast or mid-morning treat.

While the cornetto itself is a staple of Italian breakfast culture, this specific variation is a regional specialty of Montagna. Unlike the more common cornetto filled with apricot jam, custard, or dark chocolate, the white hazelnut cream of Sumano offers a unique, local twist. Variations of hazelnut pastries exist throughout Piedmont and other hazelnut-growing regions, but the use of the white Sumano cream at Manna, as documented by Jana Food Porn, makes this a distinct and sought-after expression of the classic Italian cornetto.