Easter Colombe 2024, the sweetest way to celebrate Easter

Buy yours Easter doves made by Italian pastry chefs at the best online price on Sicilus.

Many customers across Europe have already trusted us with their purchases, making their experience pleasant thanks to the fast, safe and simple purchasing process.

Choose from our selection the splendid handcrafted Easter doves.

History and origins

There Easter cake it is a symbol of Easter that has its roots in ancient times. According to history, the tradition dates back to the beginning of the biblical Passover period, when Jesus returned to Jerusalem riding a donkey. 

The inhabitants of the city welcomed Jesus with doves, thus creating the iconic Easter dove tradition. Today, the Easter dove is commonly seen as a sign of peace and harmony, as well as a symptom of hope for the future. 

The preparation of the Easter dove is an ancient culinary tradition. The original recipe involves using a slow-rising dough (like the classic Neapolitan pizza), stuffed with dried fruit, raisins and gianduia or spices such as cinnamon or vanilla. 

Once cooked, it is treated with honey or icing sugar to give the base a crunchy texture. Its shape, which recalls the biblical image of the dove, is also influenced by these culinary characteristics. 

The Easter dove is usually decorated with candied and glazed fruits. 

Characteristics of the artisanal dove

Soft and fluffy, the artisanal colomba is also known in the Easter tradition for its wonderfully rich taste. But to be able to call it "colomba", the production must follow strict ministerial guidelines - which include fresh eggs and butter, wheat flour, candied citrus peels and natural yeast. 

For this special occasion we have chosen an assortment of delicious flavours: pistachio or almond glazed colombe; Chocolate doves filled with hazelnut cream: there's something for all tastes!

Prices of artisanal doves

The price of artisanal doves is significantly higher than the industrial versions offered by large-scale retailers. 

This is due to the fact that artisanal doves involve a completely manual process and use only high quality ingredients, such as the absence of preservatives. The processing times of an artisanal colomba can vary from two to three days, depending on the experience and skill of the pastry chef who produces it.

As a result, the prices of artisanal doves are four to five times higher than those of industrial doves. 

However, we firmly believe that the quality offered by these handcrafted doves far exceeds their price. 

Each bite corresponds to a series of flavours, aromas and emotions that cannot be found in an industrial product.

At first glance, artisanal doves may seem expensive; however, you can rest assured that these treats are truly worth every penny.

Shipping of Easter doves

There are no problems in getting our Easter doves to you, wherever you are! 

Thanks to our shipping services you can send your delicious artisanal dove to any address in Europe. 

Simply indicate the recipient's details in the shipping address field and the buyer's details in the "billing address" field, and your quality artisanal leavened product will be delivered with extreme speed and professionalism. 

The goodness of Italian tradition is just a click away!