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Strawberry & Ricotta Dumplings

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Strawberry ricotta dumplings with balsamic glaze
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Balsamic
Strawberry & Ricotta Dumplings
for a Christmas Dessert

53 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
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Christmas dinners often call for something warm, bright, and slightly playful—this dish does all three. Soft dumplings filled with lightly sweetened ricotta create a creamy centre, while the strawberry–balsamic glaze adds a festive red sheen and a gentle tang. The combination feels comforting but special enough for a holiday table, and each step stays beginner-friendly.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For the Dumpling Dough:
1½ cupsAll-purpose flour
½ cupWarm water
¼ teaspoonSalt
1 tablespoonNeutral oil (sunflower or canola)
For the Ricotta Filling:
1 cupRicotta cheese
3 tablespoonsGranulated sugar
½ teaspoonLemon zest
½ teaspoonVanilla extract
For the Strawberry Balsamic Glaze:
2 cups Fresh strawberries (hulled & chopped)
2 tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
2 tablespoonsGranulated sugar
2 tablespoonsWater
For Cooking & Finishing:
2 tablespoonsUnsalted butter
8 piecesFresh strawberries (sliced)
for garnishMint leaves

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Make Dough

Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl and slowly add warm water with oil. Work the mixture until it forms a smooth ball. Knead until the dough loses its stickiness and turns soft. Keeping it covered while it rests prevents the surface from hardening.

Step 1
Make Dough
10 Minutes
Step 2
Mix Ricotta Filling
5 Minutes
Step 3
Cook the Strawberry Glaze
10 Minutes
Step 4
Roll Dumpling Wrappers
8 Minutes