Jump to RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.A traditional Maritozzi recipe for making those iconic Italian cream buns from Rome, flavored with fragrant orange and honey and filled with whipped cream.

Light, airy, chewy and luxuriously indulgent, their history goes back to ancient times and they’ve remained one of Rome’s most famous and beloved pastries! Ah, Roma, Italia, the Eternal City! From cobblestone streets and sun-drenched piazzas to magnificent ruins and lively cafés, Rome is a city made for wandering, indulging, and embracing la dolce vita.But if you’re anything like us, once you’ve checked the iconic sights off your list, you start craving a different side of the city, one beyond the crowds and tourist traps where authentic, everyday Roman life takes center stage.On our previous trip to Rome that search led us to Testaccio, a historic working-class neighborhood just south of the city center, tucked between the Tiber River and Aventine Hill.

If you want to experience authentic Roman cuisine away from the heavily touristed areas like Campo de’ Fiori, you’ll find it in Testaccio.At the heart of the neighborhood is the Mercato di Testaccio, or Testaccio Market, where locals shop for fresh produce, meat, seafood, cheese and baked goods, and grab a bite for lunch at one of the many food stalls while they’re at it.It’s also a terrific place to sample Roman street food, with vendors serving up ever

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