St. Joseph’s Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giuseppe)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giuseppe)
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 dash salt
1 cup water
1 cup cake flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange peel , grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel , grated
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 tablespoon candied orange peel , cut fine
2 tablespoons sugar , add more if you like
3 tablespoons sugar
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
441
Sugar
31g
Fat
28g
St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs, also known as Sfingi Di San Giuseppe, is a traditional Italian dessert that is typically enjoyed on March 19th. These cream puffs are filled with a sweet ricotta and chocolate chip filling and topped with a custard. They are often served at family gatherings and celebrations. The puffs have a crispy exterior and a soft and creamy interior, making them a crowd-pleaser for all ages. While the recipe may seem intimidating, it is actually quite simple to make and can be enjoyed by anyone with a sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.In a saucepan, mix butter, salt, and water over medium-high heat until the mixture boils.
3.Add cake flour and mix until the dough is smooth.
4.Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, while stirring.
5.Add sugar, orange peel, and lemon peel and stir well.
6.Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crispy.
7.In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and sugar until smooth.
8.Spoon the filling into the cream puffs.
9.To make the custard, whisk egg yolks, flour, sugar, lemon rind, and vanilla in a saucepan.
10.Gradually add milk while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
11.Remove from heat and add butter.
12.Serve the cream puffs with custard as a topping.

PROS

This dessert is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed during special occasions, such as St.
Joseph’s Day.

The puffs are light and crispy on the outside, and the filling is sweet and creamy.

The custard adds an extra layer of flavor to this dessert.

CONS

This dessert is rich and high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does provide some nutritional benefits.
Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein, while oranges are high in vitamin C.
However, the high sugar content should be consumed in moderation.

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