Sfingi

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Delicious Sicilian Sfingi recipe for your sweet tooth
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 pound ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup confectioners ' sugar for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
506
Sugar
18g
Fat
40g
Sfingi is a traditional Sicilian dessert that is usually served during special occasions like Christmas and Easter. The pastry is doughnut-shaped and stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. While this recipe omits the chocolate chips, it still retains the delicious flavor of the original recipe. The pastry itself is light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, while the honey drizzle adds a subtle floral note. Served with a cold glass of milk or a cup of hot tea, Sfingi is a perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2.Add the baking powder and flour to the mixture. Whisk until everything is combined well.
3.Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 375°F.
4.Using a spoon, drop small portions of the mixture into the hot oil and cook until golden brown.
5.Drain the Sfingi and let them rest on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
6.Drizzle honey over the Sfingi and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

PROS

Sfingi is a sweet and light pastry that is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.

This recipe is simple and easy to make, and once you have your ingredients ready, it doesn’t take long to whip up a batch.

It’s a classic Italian pastry often served during special occasions.

CONS

Sfingi is deep-fried, so it contains a lot of calories and fat.

It might not be suitable for people who are watching their weight or on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Sfingi is not the best pastry to eat if you are looking for health benefits, ricotta cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.
The honey in the recipe has also been linked to improving digestion and reducing cough symptoms.

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