Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sweet *Sfincione* from Giuliana: A Masterpiece of Sicilian Tradition
Discover the delicious sweet sfincione from Giuliana: an ancient Sicilian recipe with an irresistible flavour!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 250 g 00 flour
- ✓ 250 g water
- ✓ 5 eggs
- ✓ 50 g butter
- ✓ 5 g salt
- ✓ A pinch of baking soda
- ✓ Vegetable oil for frying
- ✓ 750 g sheep ricotta
- ✓ 250 g sugar
- ✓ 50 g ground cinnamon
- ✓ 150 g dark chocolate chips
📊 Nutritional Information
The sweet sfincione from Giuliana is a traditional dessert from the Monti Sicani region — a delightful combination of soft dough filled with a rich ricotta and chocolate cream.
Its origins trace back to a generous nun from an ancient charitable institution in Giuliana, who created this special dessert to bring joy to the elderly and orphans who lived there.
Perfect for any occasion, this sweet is a celebration of Sicilian pastry tradition, offering an irresistible aroma and a wonderfully soft texture.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Drain the sheep ricotta in a fine colander and refrigerate it until it loses excess whey. Sift the ricotta and mix it with sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips until creamy.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pan with the water and bring to a boil. Gradually add the flour and stir for about 10 minutes until the mixture detaches from the pan.
- 3
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Add a pinch of baking soda and stir well.
- 4
Heat plenty of oil in a pan and fry spoonfuls of the dough until golden.
- 5
Drain the sfincioni on absorbent paper, fill them with the ricotta cream, and serve.
💡 Tips and Variations
You can add grated orange zest to the ricotta cream for a fresher aroma.
For a lighter version, you can bake the sfincioni instead of frying them.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze filled sfincioni for up to 1 month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Sweet sfincione pairs perfectly with Moscato di Pantelleria Naturale, whose aromatic sweetness complements the ricotta filling.
Thank you for discovering this traditional dessert from Giuliana. May this recipe bring a touch of Sicily to your kitchen. Enjoy!
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