Carnival Cassatelle Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Combine flour and sugar in a bowl and make a well in the center.
2. Crack eggs into the well and stir together until well-combined.
3. Add the softened butter and milk and stir to form a dough.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
5. Cut the dough into circles about 3 inches in diameter.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and lemon zest.
7. Take about 1 tablespoon of the filling and put it in the center of each circle of dough.
8. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
9. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
10. Fry the cassatelle in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
11. Drain the fried cassatelle on paper towels to remove excess oil.
12. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Verdict:

This Carnival cassatelle recipe makes for a delicious and indulgent dessert, perfect for indulging in during carnival season. The chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and lemon zest add a zingy sweetness to the creamy ricotta filling, which is encased in a golden, crispy crust.

Serving Suggestions:

Try serving these carnival cassatelle warm, straight out of the frying pan, and enjoy with a cup of espresso or as a sweet treat to finish off a carnival feast with friends and family.