Cheese Dumplings Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
Cheese Dumplings Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by whisking together ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and salt to form a smooth mixture. Flour is folded in carefully to create a soft dough that should not be overmixed to maintain tenderness. The dough is shaped into strips, cut on the diagonal into bite-sized pieces, and boiled in salted water until the dumplings float to the surface, signaling doneness.
After draining, the dumplings are rinsed briefly to remove excess starch and tossed in melted butter for richness. The gentle boiling maintains their soft, creamy texture while the butter adds flavor and sheen.
These cheese dumplings can be served alongside savory dishes or enjoyed with a simple sauce. Care should be taken not to overwork the dough and to boil gently to avoid breaking.
Ingredients
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 egg large
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 Tbsp of salt for water
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour + more to dust
- 4 Tbsp butter soft or melted, unsalted
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 3 Tbsp of sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 15 oz of Ricotta cheese just until well blended.
- Use a spatula to mix in 1 1/2 cups of flour, add more flour if needed just until you can form a ball. Don't overmix or dough can become tough. The less you mix the dough the softer it will be.
- Dust a cutting board with flour, divide the dough ball into quarters and roll each section into a 1/2" thick strip. Cut each strip into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal (only because they are prettier at an angle).
- Bring a pot of water with 1/2 Tbsp salt to a boil. Carefully drop in the dumplings (try to keep them close to the level of the water when dropping them in or they may splash).
- Lightly boil for about 2 minutes without stirring until dumplings float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon into a colander and lightly rinse with cold water to remove excess starch. Toss/swirl with melted or softened butter. I boiled it in two batches using the same water, but you could probably boil them all at once.
- Serve with sour cream. We love to sauté dumplings afterwards until they are golden brown; especially leftovers. Oh yum.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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