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

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

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.