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Sfogliatelle

Sfogliatelle

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pastries 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy layered Italian pastry shells filled with a creamy ricotta and citrus mixture. These classic sfogliatelle deliver a delicate crunch followed by a smooth, fragrant filling that makes every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, cook the semolina flour with the milk over medium heat until thick. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled semolina mixture with ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, lemon zest, and chopped candied orange peel. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  4. Prepare the baking sheet by lightly greasing the parchment paper with a small amount of butter.
  5. Roll the dough into a long log, slice small portions, and gently shape each piece into a small shell.
  6. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture, taking care not to overfill.
  7. Arrange the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes until the pastry becomes golden and crisp.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  10. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use high quality ricotta cheese for a smoother and richer filling.
  • Do not overfill the pastries to prevent them from bursting while baking.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while shaping, chill it briefly before continuing.
  • Dust powdered sugar just before serving for the best presentation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: sfogliatelle, italian pastry, ricotta pastry, crispy italian dessert, neapolitan pastry

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