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Struffoli

Cultural Context

Struffoli, a traditional Italian dessert, hails from Naples and is often prepared during festive occasions like Christmas and Carnival. These delightful honey-coated dough balls symbolize abundance and joy, making them a staple at family gatherings. Today, struffoli can be found in various forms across Italy and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

ItalianITCampaniadessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
330 g. flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
2 eggs
50 g. milk
20 g. anise
the rind of 1 grated lemon
10 g. butter
fry oil
250 acacia honey or millefiori
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 tablespoon of anise
grated rind of 1 lemon
candied cherries
colored sprinkles

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried fruit offers sweetness without added sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

1

Mix the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, anise, grated lemon rind, and butter to form a dough.

2

Shape the dough into small nuggets.

3

Heat the frying oil in a pan.

4

Fry the nuggets until golden and fragrant.

5

In a separate pot, heat the honey with sugar, anise, and grated lemon rind to create the icing.

6

Once the nuggets are fried, coat them in the honey icing.

7

Decorate with candied cherries and colored sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfryingdrainingcoating

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggsdairy

Also Known As

Honey BallsNeapolitan Struffoli
Local Name: Struffoli

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