Zeppole Di San Giuseppe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe is a traditional Italian dessert typically prepared for Saint Joseph's Day. It's a deep-fried dough ball filled with custard, ricotta, or cannoli-style filling, and topped with powdered sugar.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Ricotta cheese - 1 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 4
- Water - 1 cup
- Butter - 1/2 cup
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Once the zeppole are cool, cut a slit in each one and fill with a spoonful of ricotta cheese.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 15g
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