Best Cuccia For St Lucys Day Recipes

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CUCCìA SANTA LUCIA



Cuccìa Santa Lucia image

Find out how Sicilians celebrate December 13, the feast of Santa Lucia with this show-stopping dessert. And it's very easy to make into the bargain!

Provided by lucamarchiori

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g (17 ounces) grain (or grano cotto)
500g (17 ounces) ricotta cheese
150g (1/2 cup) sugar
100g (2/3 cup) chocolate chips
40g (1 1/2 ounces) pistachios
70g (2 1/2 ounces) candied peel
70g (2 1/2 ounces) glacé cherries

Steps:

  • Instructions 1. If you are using dried grain then soak it in water for three days, changing the water every 24 hours. Then drain, transfer to a saucepan with plenty of water and boil for eight hours. 2. If you are using grano cotto (ready-cooked grain) drain it. 3. Whisk the ricotta cheese together with the sugar. 4. Add the grain, chocolate chips, pistachios, and candied peel. Mix thoroughly. 5. Transfer to a serving dish and decorate with the glacé cherries and more candied peel. 6. Place in the fridge until ready to serve. Like this:Like Loading...

CUCCIA (FOR ST. LUCY'S DAY) RECIPE - (5/5)



Cuccia (for St. Lucy's Day) Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-24535

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups water
1 11/2 cups bulgur (cracked wheat)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked chick-peas
2 1/4 cups milk or cream
Brown sugar or honey to taste
Cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil. Slowly add bulgur, stir once, then lower heat and cover pot. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, add butter and allow pot to sit covered for another 10 minutes. 2. Mix chick-peas with bulgur. Before serving, add milk or cream and heat. Add sugar or honey and cinnamon to taste. Serve hot.

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