Sfinge Di San Giuseppe – St. Joseph’s Day Cream Puffs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Sfinge Di San Giuseppe - St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs recipe
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup pastry flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange rind
2 tablespoons finely grated chocolate
1/2 - 1 ounce Creme de Cacao ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Makes 12 puffs
Calories
235 calories per puff
Sugar
9g
Fat
17g
Sfinge Di San Giuseppe - St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs are traditionally served in Italy on St. Joseph's Day, which falls on March 19th. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus in the Bible, and he is the patron saint of workers and families. This dessert is a delicious way to celebrate the saint's feast day. The pastry for the cream puffs is light and airy, while the filling made of ricotta cheese, chocolate, and orange zest is sweet and tangy. Creme de Cacao adds a subtle chocolate flavor and aroma to the treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Combine flour, sugar, salt and butter in a saucepan.
3.Add water and mix well.
4.Cook over medium heat until butter has melted.
5.Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time, stirring until it forms a smooth batter.
6.Add in orange zest and lemon rind.
7.Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until golden.
8.In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, orange rind, grated chocolate, and Creme de Cacao. Mix well.
9.Cut the puffs in half horizontally and fill them with the cheese mixture.
10.Garnish with additional grated chocolate, if desired.

PROS

Sfinge Di San Giuseppe – St.
Joseph’s Day Cream Puffs are a delicious Italian treat often served for St.
Joseph’s Day.

The recipe is easy to follow and the final product looks impressive.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and ricotta cheese.

The preparation can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and fat, Sfinge Di San Giuseppe – St. Joseph’s Day Cream Puffs contain some health benefits.
The ricotta cheese used in the recipe is a good source of calcium and protein.
Orange zest adds a citrus note as well as immune-boosting vitamin C.

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