SFINGE DI SAN GIUSEPPE - ST. JOSEPH'S DAY CREAM PUFFS

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Sfinge Di San Giuseppe - St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs image

A traditional Sicilian treat in honor of St. Joseph and served on his day, March 19. Posted from the Festa di San Guiseppe-NYC in response to a recipe request.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Puff pastry shell: Combine first five ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until the dough leaves the side of the pan and starts to form a ball.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the grated orange& lemon peel.
  • Drop by tablespoon on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
  • for another 25 minutes.
  • Cream Filling: Stir the filling ingredients together until smooth.
  • When the puffs have cooled, cut a small slice off the top.
  • Fill puffs and replace the small slice on top of filling.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 134.9, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7.6

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