Pugliese-style Stuffed Cherries
Pugliese-style Stuffed Cherries are a delightful and traditional dessert from the Puglia region of Italy. These sweet and tangy cherries are stuffed with a creamy filling, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 20 fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gently stuff each pitted cherry with the ricotta mixture.
- Sprinkle the stuffed cherries with chopped pistachios.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Small bowl Cherry pitter Knife Chopping board
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pugliese-style Stuffed Cherries as a sweet ending to a traditional Italian meal or as a light and refreshing dessert on a warm summer day.
Tips & tricks
For an extra special touch, drizzle the stuffed cherries with a little extra honey before serving.
Cost
$8