Here’s Why You Should Try Radicchio for Dessert

Rosemarie Scavo |
torta di radicchio
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
45-50 minutes
Cost
Low

In Italy, radicchio comes in several varieties, which are named after their towns of origin, almost all of them located in the northeastern region of Veneto. Perhaps the best known is the radicchio di Chioggia, a round variety from Chioggia, a town situated at the southern entrance to the Venetian lagoon. There is also radicchio di Treviso, a longer variety similar in shape to Belgian endive which comes from the inland city of Treviso, north-west of Venice. Radicchio tardivo, tha

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