Recipe courtesy of Joe Azzato
Italian Zeppoli
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course:
Dessert
Servings: 10 - 12 zeppoli
Ingredients
Rolls:
- 1 packge (7.5 oz) Chebe Original Cheese Bread mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 4 Tbsp water
- ***No Cheese****
- 1 tsp baking powder
Cream Filling:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 egg yolks
- Grated lemon peel
Toppings:
- confectioners’ sugar
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
Dough:
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Preheat the oven to 375F
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Follow the instructions on the Chebe Original Cheese Bread box, except do NOT add cheese. Blend in 1 tsp of baking powder to the dry mix.
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Lightly dust your working surface with gluten free flour. Knead the dough for a few minutes until the texture is smooth and dough has elasticity.
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Take a golf ball size piece of dough at a time and roll them into balls. Place rolls on parchment paper (optional), on a cookie sheet. Space them at least 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 20 minutes until they are lightly browned. Take out the rolls and let cool completely. Slice in half horizontally.
Cream filling:
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Combine sugar, cornstarch, eggs and milk in a saucepan. Heat the mixture, whisking constantly until it starts to bubble. Lower the heat and continue whisking, stirring until mixture thickens. Do not let the mixture boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and lemon peel, chill and serve. (Quick option: use an instant vanilla pudding. Be sure to check label for ingredients).
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Complete by putting a dollop of filling on the bottom half and gently replace the top half and dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar. Place a teaspoon-full of filling on the top and add the maraschino cherry.
Recipe Notes
Recipe courtesy of Joe Azzato