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

Molly53's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

Cream Puff Shell

• 1 cup pastry flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 4 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind

Filling

• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon orange rind
• 2 tablespoons finely grated chocolate
• ½-1 ounce Creme de Cacao (to taste)

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Boeair]

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.