5 from 44 votes
Cinnamon Butter Gnocchi: Carnival Recipe from Veneto
Cinnamon Butter Gnocchi from Veneto is a sweet dish featuring tender gnocchi tossed in melted butter infused with ground cinnamon, then sprinkled with brown sugar and optionally grated Parmigiano Reggiano. This combination melds soft gnocchi with warm spice and a hint of savory cheese, offering a unique sweet-savory profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
481 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 400-500 g gnocchi (14-17oz) If you want to make your own see my recipe
- 120 g butter (4oz)
- 50 g brown sugar (2oz)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (flat tablespoon)
- 1-2 cinnamon stick used for decoration
- 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2oz) optional, or grana cheese
Instructions
- If you are making homemade gnocchi you will need to make them first.
- Put a pot of water on to boil for the gnocchi. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
- Melt the butter in a pan that is big enough to hold the cooked gnocchi too. Once the butter has melted add the ground cinnamon and stir until you have a smooth sauce.
- Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water (fresh gnocchi take only 2-3 minutes depending on the size) They are ready when they rise to the surface.
- Once the gnocchi rise to the surface of the water, drain them with a slotted spoon and place them in the pan with butter and cinnamon. Mix together and plate
- Sprinkle with brown sugar just before serving. Add grated cheese if required. I decorated with a piece of cinnamon stick.
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Notes
- Pumpkin or sweet potato gnocchi can be used as alternatives.
- Adding raisins or serving with tomato sauce is traditional in some Veneto areas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.