To make Italian dessert Sfogliatella at home, you will need:
Ingredients for Sfogliatella:
- Puff pastry dough
- Ricotta cheese
- Sugar
- Candied orange peel
- Semolina
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions for Sfogliatella:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, sugar, candied orange peel, semolina, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon to make the filling.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough and cut it into small rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of the filling onto each rectangle, then fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle shape.
- Press the edges to seal the Sfogliatella.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Beat an egg and brush it over the pastries for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
- Once baked, let them cool slightly, Sprinkle with a thin layer of powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Italian Sfogliatella!