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Nutritional Values
400kcal
10gProtein
45gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Sfogliatella
How to order / say it
Say it
Sfogliatella — [sfow-lya-TEL-la]
Order
I'd like a sfogliatella, please.
Locally
Vorrei una sfogliatella, per favore.
Say locally
Traditional pastry with flaky layers and ricotta cheese filling.
Why try it?
Sfogliatella is more than just a pastry; it’s a historical testament to Naples’ baking ingenuity. With every bite, you indulge in a time-honored ritual that has satisfied generations of Neapolitans and represents the city’s sweet side.
How it tastes
The pastry shell is crisp and flaky, revealing a sweet ricotta filling infused with citrus zest and cinnamon. It offers a symphony of textures and flavors, with a pleasing contrast between the crunchy exterior and smooth interior.
Origin & History — first documented: 1818
Originating in 17th-century Amalfi monasteries, Sfogliatella made its way to Naples by the 1800s. The recipe was adapted by local bakers who perfected the art of layering the dough, creating a pastry celebrated for its complexity and delicate flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g pastry flour
- 🥛 250 g ricotta cheese
- 🍯 100 g caster sugar
- 🍋 10 g orange zest
- 🧂 5 g cinnamon
- 🥚 1 egg yolk
- 🥛 150 g butter
- 🧂 2 g salt
Method
- 1 Prepare dough by mixing flour, water, and salt, let it rest.
- 2 Make filling with ricotta, sugar, egg yolk, orange zest, and cinnamon.
- 3 Roll dough into thin sheets, brush with butter, layer, and cut into shapes.
- 4 Fill with ricotta mixture, form into cones, and bake until golden.
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