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

Name: Sfinge Di San Giuseppe - St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by mollypaul

"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."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 12

ingredients

Cream Puff Shell
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
Filling
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)

directions

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.

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Reviews

I just made them and they came and taste great. The texture is also nice and crisp and light at the same time. I used light ricotta filling with sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips. I topped the filling with half a cherry.

Boeair