Naples' famous pastiera dessert has received an unexpected Scottish twist that's captivating foodies across Italy. Local bakeries have begun adding a distinctive striped decoration inspired by Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay's trademark goal celebration.
The phenomenon started when renowned pastry chef Marco Esposito debuted his "Ali di McTominay" (McTominay Wings) version at his historic Napoli shop. The dessert features the traditional ricotta and wheat grain filling but with two parallel strips of candied orange peel mimicking McTominay's arms-outstretched celebration that went viral during Euro 2024.
Food critics have been surprised by the trend's rapid spread, with over 30 bakeries in the Campania region now offering their own versions. Some establishments have even created special "Red Devil" variations using strawberry coulis for Manchester United fans.
McTominay himself responded to the trend on social media, calling it "the most unexpected honor" of his career. Local tourism officials are reportedly considering adding the dessert to official city food tours, capitalizing on its sudden popularity among football-mad visitors.
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