The essentials
The Sweet Mini Italian is a waste-fighting box of artisan Italian pastry from Pazzini, the zero-waste Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: a mix of bite-sized Sicilian cakes and tiramisu, picked on the day, sold at a markdown so it never ends up in the bin at closing time. Picture la dolce vita in pocket size — creamy tiramisu that melts off the spoon, little Sicilian bites as fragrant as a Sunday in Palermo, and the quiet glow of knowing every one of them was saved from the trash. No plane ticket, no full three-course meal required to treat yourself to a piece of Italy: here you taste, you savour, and you do the planet a favour. These sweets are fresh, made with care, and waiting for one thing only — for you to come grab them before we close.
What the basket contains
- Mix of artisan bite-sized Sicilian cakes
- Artisan tiramisu
- Selection built from the day's sweets (surprise box)
Provenance
Region
Sicily (inspiration) — made in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne
PDO
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Method
Artisan pastry, made with care on site
Notes
Surplus-rescue box built from the day's unsold fresh sweets, saved from food waste.
Ideas for use
01
The DIY coffee-and-sweets plate
Arrange your little Sicilian cakes and a spoonful of tiramisu around a tight espresso. A proper Italian-style coffee-and-sweets moment, ready in two minutes, that closes any meal on a dolce vita note.
02
The last-minute dessert for guests
Friends dropping by unannounced? Lay the sweets out on a nice plate, add a few fresh berries and a drizzle of fruit coulis. Nobody will ever guess this elegant dessert was rescued from waste that very morning.
03
An upgraded afternoon treat
For a snack that breaks the routine, pair the Sicilian bites with a fragrant tea or a hot chocolate. The mini format lets you indulge guilt-free and share easily with the whole family.
04
The dessert grazing board to share
Turn the box into a crowd-pleasing board: tiramisu in individual little glasses, Sicilian cakes cut into small pieces, and a glass of sweet wine or limoncello. Perfect for winding down an evening with friends.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pazzini's Sweet Mini Italian box?
It's a surplus-rescue box of Italian pastry from Pazzini, the zero-waste Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. It brings together a mix of bite-sized Sicilian cakes and tiramisu, picked for you on the day, and sold at a reduced price so these freshly made artisan sweets don't get thrown out at closing time.
What's actually inside the box?
The box holds an assortment of Sicilian sweets and tiramisu, picked on the day of pickup. Since it's a surplus box built from whatever's left at the end of the day, the exact selection varies — that's the whole point of a surprise box. Every pastry is made in-house with care.
Why are these pastries cheaper?
Because they're fresh, made-that-day treats that didn't find a buyer before closing. Rather than bin them, Pazzini offers them at a markdown in a surplus-rescue box. You get a genuine deal on artisan pastry and you take real, concrete action against food waste at the same time.
Where and when do I pick up my Sweet Mini Italian box?
Pickup is in store at Pazzini in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne). This box is available for pickup today: once you've placed your order, just stop by the shop during opening hours with your pickup code.
Does the tiramisu keep well after pickup?
Tiramisu and fresh pastries should go in the fridge as soon as you get home and be enjoyed quickly — ideally within 24 to 48 hours — to make the most of their freshness and texture. Don't leave them out at room temperature for too long.
Is this box good for gifting or for entertaining guests?
Absolutely. The mini format and the variety of Sicilian sweets make it a perfect dessert to round off a meal in style, to go with coffee among friends, or to build a pretty sharing platter for guests. And since it's saved from waste, you treat everyone with a totally clear conscience.
