Best 4 Sfinge Di Ricotta Recipes
Sfinge di ricotta, also known as ricotta doughnuts, are a traditional Sicilian fried pastry. These light and airy doughnuts are made with ricotta cheese, flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. They are typically served hot, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. Sfinge di ricotta are a popular street food in Sicily and can be found at festivals and markets throughout the region. They are also a popular holiday treat, especially during Christmas and Easter. The combination of sweet ricotta cheese and crispy fried dough makes these doughnuts a delicious and irresistible treat. If you are looking for a unique and authentic Sicilian dessert, then sfinge di ricotta is definitely worth trying.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SFORMATA DI RICOTTA
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories weekday, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add the tomatoes and garlic; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Shake dish to coat tomatoes with cheese. Bake 15 minutes, until tomatoes are hot and start to split, shaking dish occasionally. Remove tomatoes from oven; cool in dish. Spoon tomatoes and their juices into a bowl; reserve the baking dish but do not wash it out.
- When baking dish is cool enough to touch, grease bottom and sides with the remaining butter. Mix the eggs and ricotta in a food processor until smooth.Add the crème fraíche and half the thyme and process until mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the ricotta mixture in the baking dish; scatter the tomatoes and their juices and remaining thyme on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 420 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SFINGI RECIPE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot and attached a deep fry thermometer to the side. Heat the oil to 365ºF/185ºC.
- In bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the ricotta, eggs and superfine sugar until smooth.
- Gradually whisk the milk into the ricotta mixture and then the vanilla.
- Gently whisk the ricotta mixture into the flour until combined.
- Before you start frying mix the sugar and cinnamon (if using) in a bowl ready to roll the sfingi.
- Prepare a tray lined with paper towels ready to drain the sfingi.
- Once the oil is at the correct temperature, use two teaspoons to scoop and push the batter into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes until the sfingi are well browned.
- Remove and drain on the paper towels then roll in cinnamon sugar
SFINGE DI RICOTTA
A Sicilian treat; ricotta cheese, flour, and sugar fried to an elegant golden brown and lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.
Provided by Liz
Categories Italian Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl; mix eggs, white sugar, and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.
- In a frying pan over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 35.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SFINGE DI RICOTTA
A Sicilian treat; ricotta cheese, flour, and sugar fried to an elegant golden brown and lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.
Provided by Liz
Categories Italian Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl; mix eggs, white sugar, and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.
- In a frying pan over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 35.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the ricotta cheese is well-drained before using to prevent the sfinge from being too wet.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it is smooth and elastic.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the sfinge tough.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven for frying the sfinge so that they have plenty of room to expand.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the sfinge. If the oil is too hot, the sfinge will brown too quickly and not cook through.
- Fry the sfinge in batches so that they do not overcrowd the pot and cook evenly.
- Drain the sfinge on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the sfinge warm or at room temperature with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Sfinge di ricotta are a delicious and versatile Italian pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them plain, with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of Nutella, sfinge di ricotta are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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