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Lobster Tails

MAKES 8-10

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are an Italian tradition that have become Boston staples and should
be a regular feature on your family’s menu.

egg, beaten 1

heavy cream 1 cup 240 ml
ricotta cheese 1½ cups 360 ml

semolina flour ¼ cup 30 g
sugar ⅓ cup 65 g

vanilla bean paste 1 teaspoon 5 ml
orange zest 1 tablespoon 6 g

cinnamon ¼ teaspoon 1 g
salt ½ teaspoon 3 g

Strudel Dough (page 31),
stretched and brushed with 1 batch
butter (see Note)

unsalted butter, for your 2 tablespoons 28 g
hands

confectioners’ sugar, for ¼ cup 25 g
sprinkling

1
. In a large bowl, stir together the egg, cream, and cheese until

completely combined. Add the flour, sugar, vanilla, zest, cinnamon,
and salt and stir until well combined. Transfer the filling into a
pastry bag fitted with a medium open tip and set it aside.
2

. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with
parchment.