Which is the winner of “Regina Colomba” 2026? |

Easter is coming!
The colomba, a classic “dove shaped” holiday cake graces the tables of Italians and around the world.

The annual “Regina Colomba” competition was held in Milan, where judges evaluated the desserts of competing pastry chefs from many Italian regions. I was one between them and I loved the sweet and delicious experience.

The competing desserts had in common that they were made with sourdough starter and all-natural ingredients, with no artificial additives, no artificial and/or identical natural flavors, no semi-finished products (so-called “mixes”), and no processing aids, because this event follows the “All natural, only artisanal” philosophy.

Here is the winning “Regina,” a creation by Master Pastry Chef Juri Caseri of Forneria del Lago (Paratico 8 Brescia), followed by the bridesmaids of honor of the Chefs from Pasticceria Memmolo and Pasticceria Rizzo. Happy Easter!