Fried sweet ravioli with ricotta i.e. Sicilian cassatelle. They are sweets that in Sicily, especially in western Sicily, They are prepared in the months to Easter Carnival. Actually, now you can find the fried ravioli with ricotta cakes virtually all year and even in other areas, perhaps with a different stuffing. The traditional recipe of Sicilian cassatelle, In fact, It provides a filling made with ricotta and chocolate chips. But they are also found simply flavored with lemon zest (my favorite variant, one that will leave in this recipe) or with special fillings as a cream chickpea with cinnamon, chocolate and candies. And do not forget to have a look at all my REGIONAL DESSERT RECIPES FOR CARNIVAL.
I've never tasted those with chickpeas, but I find it very interesting variation and I'll try to do it again soon. The dough of the fried sweet ravioli of ricotta cheese it's made from flour, eggs, lard, sugar and Marsala. They are not difficult to prepare, It just takes a little’ dexterity in the closure of ravioli. You have to get all the air out and seal the edges perfectly, otherwise it will open up a bit’ in baking (said this, to me someone always pops up but nothing happens serious).
Variants of fried sweet ricotta ravioli or Sicilian cassatelle
You can prepare the Sicilian cassatelle with lemon zest or chocolate. And I suggest you use drops because they're more resistant to high-temperature frying, otherwise you'll end up with the ricotta Brown. They are also very good the next day and will keep for up to 3-4 days at room temperature. If you like sweets, sweetened, Also have a look at Cassatedde BAKED, with a mixture based on enriched pastry and a filling of ricotta and chocolate, and at Sfinci SAINT JOSEPH, one of my favorite desserts. And of course do not miss all my CARNIVAL RECIPES, the CAKES WITH CHEESE and all my SICILIAN RECIPES. Have a good day!
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Dear Ada
I like to go crazy Sicilian cassatelle, with the filling that melts in the mouth.
Thanks for the wonderful recipe
But thanks to you for your attention! Have a good day!