Plum Dumplings with Ricotta
Plum Dumplings with Ricotta are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe plums and the creaminess of ricotta cheese, all encased in soft, pillowy dough. Each bite bursts with flavor, making them an ideal treat for any gathering or special occasion. Serve them warm, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or topped with a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible sweet finish. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 dumplings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (1 tbsp sugar mixed with ½ tsp cinnamon)
Instructions
- Prepare the plums by washing and halving them, removing the pits.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, egg, and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough; knead gently until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese with additional sugar until well combined.
- Take a golf-ball-sized piece of dough, flatten it, place half a plum and 1 tsp of ricotta filling inside, fold the edges over and pinch to seal.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; drop in dumplings and cook until they float (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg