St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giusepp

Name: St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giuseppe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 1 dash salt; 1 cup water; 1 cup cake flour; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ teaspoon orange peel, grated; ½ teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon candied orange peel, cut fine; 2 tablespoons sugar, add more if you like; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
1 dash salt
1 cup water
1 cup cake flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon orange peel, grated
½ teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 tablespoon candied orange peel, cut fine
2 tablespoons sugar, add more if you like
3 tablespoons sugar
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter

1
.Combine butter, salt and water in saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Add flour all at once and mix well until dough leaves sides of pan.
3
Remove from stove and cool.
4
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5
Add sugar, orange and lemon peel and mix thoroughly.
6
Drop by tablespoonful on a greased baking sheet, leaving 3-inch space between.
7
Bake in 400oven 10 minutes; reduce heat to 325and bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Ricotta Filling: Cream Ricotta well; add chocolate chips, orange peel and sugar.
9
Mix well.
10
Pasticciera Cream: Place sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon rind and vanilla in saucepan and mix together well.
11
Scald milk and pour over mixture, beating constantly with rotary beater.
12
Continue cooking on low heat, stirring with wooden spoon until mixture reaches the boiling point.
13
Cook four minutes longer stirring constantly.
14
Remove from stove and add butter and mix well.
15
Pour into a bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming over top.
16
Make a slit in the side of each and fill with the Pasticciera Cream or with Ricotta Filling.

1033

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 1 dash salt, 1 cup water, 1 cup cake flour, and more.

Yes, St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giuseppe) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs (Sfingi Di San Giuseppe)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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