Description
These soft and fluffy plum dumplings filled with ricotta are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. A delicious, comforting dish that can be enjoyed as a main or dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 8 ripe plums, pitted
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Ground cinnamon (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, melted butter, and milk. Stir until the mixture comes together into a dough. It should be soft and pliable, but not too sticky. - Stuff the Plums:
Cut each plum in half and remove the pit. Fill the center of each plum with a spoonful of ricotta filling. - Form the Dumplings:
Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Flatten each ball slightly and place a stuffed plum in the center. Carefully fold the dough around the plum to seal it completely, forming a dumpling. - Cook the Dumplings:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the boiling water, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the top and are cooked through. - Prepare the Coating:
While the dumplings are cooking, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and toast them until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and cinnamon. - Serve:
Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the water and roll them in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Serve warm, with a sprinkle of extra sugar or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- If you want to make the dumplings ahead of time, you can prepare and freeze them before cooking. Just boil them directly from the freezer.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar and cinnamon coating to your taste for a sweeter or spicier finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: Eastern European (Traditional)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg