Apulian Fingers of the Apostles: traditional recipe with lemon oil

The "Dita degli Apostoli" (Apostles' Fingers) are a traditional Apulian dessert that tells the story of our land through authentic flavors and ancient traditions. These delicate crepes, protagonists of both Carnival and Easter in Puglia, are distinguished by their refined simplicity and the use of our lemon-flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which gives the batter a unique and unmistakable fragrance.

The magic of this dessert lies in the contrast between the thin crepe and the rich filling of fresh ricotta and chocolate, a harmony of flavors passed down from generation to generation in the families of Gargano.

This traditional Apulian recipe evolves with the use of our lemon-flavored oil, produced using ancient infusion techniques that preserve all the aroma of the citrus fruits from our land, Gargano. A simple yet impressive dessert, perfect for enriching your holiday table with a touch of authentic Apulian tradition.

Recipe information

• Preparation time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: Medium
• Servings: 10 crepes

Ingredients

• 125 g '00' flour
• 250 ml milk
• 95 g egg whites
• 30 ml extra virgin olive oil flavored with lemon from Oleificio Fratelli Vieste

Method

1. 1- Combine egg whites, milk, and lemon-flavored oil.
2. 2- Add the sifted flour and beat well with a whisk.
3. 3- Pour half a ladle of batter into a lightly greased and hot pan, 10/12 cm in diameter, rotating it slightly to distribute the batter evenly. As soon as the bottom is cooked, flip the crepe and continue cooking. Proceed in this way with the rest of the mixture.
4. 4- For the filling: work the ricotta with sugar and add the chocolate, broken into flakes.
5. 5- Fill each crepe with the filling and roll it up.
6. 6- Arrange the Apostles' fingers on a serving dish and serve immediately with powdered sugar.