Craving a taste of Italy? Dive into the delicious world of Sfogliatelle with this homemade recipe!
Ingredients:
• 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup semolina flour
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and semolina flour..
. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log.
. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces.
. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up, and gently press down to flatten slightly.
. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
. Allow the Sfogliatelle to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
. Serve warm and enjoy the flaky, creamy goodness!
