Pizza Teramana con Crema Pasticcera, Alkermes e Crema Cioccolato

The **Pizza Teramana con Crema Pasticcera, Alkermes e Crema Cioccolato** is a sweet variation of the traditional Pizza Teramana, a thick-crust pizza from the Teramo province in Abruzzo, Italy. Unlike Neapolitan pizza, the Pizza Teramana is baked in a wood-fired oven and often features a softer, more bread-like dough enriched with olive oil. This dessert version, served at **Agriturismo Zenobi** in Colonnella as part of their *Sentieri Golosi* menu, swaps savory toppings for a luxurious combination of **crema pasticcera** (custard cream), **Alkermes** (a bright red, aromatic liqueur traditionally used in Italian desserts), and **crema cioccolato** (chocolate cream). The Alkermes adds a floral, slightly spiced sweetness and a vivid color that distinguishes the dish.

What sets a great version apart is the balance between the rich, velvety custard, the intense dark chocolate, and the subtle liqueur notes, all set atop a perfectly baked crust that remains chewy yet firm enough to hold the creams. Regional variations of Pizza Teramana can include savory toppings like olive and sausage or even a simpler sweet version with only sugar and cinnamon, but the custard and liqueur combination is a modern interpretation rooted in Abruzzese pastry traditions. Agriturismo Zenobi’s rendition honors local ingredients while showcasing the versatility of the province’s signature pizza dough.