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Tasty Necci – Chestnut Flour Pancakes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 368

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chestnut flour
  • 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil for cooking

Filling

  • 1-1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • runny honey for drizzling

Instructions

  • Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and whisk to combine. Whisk in the water a little at a time until you have a smooth batter that is the consistency of cream, not too thick, and has no lumps. Add more water if the batter is too thick to pour.
  • To a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over low heat, add a teaspoon of olive oil. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and swirl the pan to form a thin and evenly distributed layer of batter.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form. As soon as you see the bubbles, carefully flip the pancake over with a spatula and cook for another minute on the other side. Repeat this, adding more oil as needed, until all the pancakes are cooked and stacked on a plate.
  • Clean out the bowl and dry it. Add the ricotta to the bowl, along with the sugar. Stir to combine into a creamy texture.
  • Place a generous spoonful of the ricotta cream in the center of each necci. Roll the pancakes around the cream to resemble a cannoli. Place the necci on a serving platter or individual plates.
  • Drizzle honey over the top of each and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg