Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Ricotta Spagnolette, an Irresistible Sweet Treat
Discover Sicilian ricotta spagnolette, an irresistible sweet treat rich in tradition. Perfect for indulging!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 450 g plain flour
- ✓ 350 g sugar
- ✓ 5 eggs
- ✓ 50 g cornflour
- ✓ 10 g bicarbonate of soda
- ✓ 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- ✓ 500 g ricotta
- ✓ 150 g sugar
- ✓ 80 g chocolate chips
- ✓ Cinnamon
- ✓ Icing sugar
📊 Nutritional Information
Sicilian ricotta spagnolette pay homage to the confectionery tradition of western Sicily, especially the city of Marsala.
These delightful treats combine the lightness of sponge cake with a soft ricotta cream, enriched with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon.
Perfect to enjoy during a special breakfast or as a dessert to end a meal, these spagnolette encapsulate the authentic aroma and taste of Sicilian tradition.
Imagine yourself in a Marsala patisserie, where the first bite offers an explosion of flavours and aromas: it's the ideal moment to immerse yourself in the culture and flavours of the island, perhaps on a fresh spring morning.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Place the ricotta in a fine-mesh sieve to drain off the whey.
- 2
Once the ricotta is dry, pass it through a sieve, add it into a large bowl and incorporate the cinnamon and chocolate chips. Mix until you achieve a smooth cream.
- 3
In a bowl, beat the sugar with the bicarbonate and vanilla sugar, then add the eggs and mix until you obtain a light and soft mixture.
- 4
Gradually add the sifted flour and cornflour, mixing from the bottom to the top to keep the mixture light.
- 5
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and form discs about 8 cm in diameter.
- 6
Place a spoonful of ricotta cream in the centre of each disc, then close by sealing the edges well.
- 7
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the spagnolette. Bake at 200°C for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
- 8
Allow to cool slightly, then dust the spagnolette with icing sugar and a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer variation, add a pinch of grated orange zest to the ricotta cream. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can slightly increase the amount of sugar in the cream.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the uncooked spagnolette for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair the Sicilian spagnolette with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian wine that enhances the sweetness and flavour of the ricotta.
Thank you for choosing to discover Sicilian ricotta spagnolette! I hope this sweet treat has brought a touch of Sicily to your home. Try them and let yourself be enveloped by the magic of island flavours.
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