Ricotta Dumplings

Name: Ricotta Dumplings
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained (see Notes); 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Grate of fresh nutmeg; 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; Salt; 2 pints blueberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon); 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; Grate of fresh nutmeg

December 9, 2011

These are like sweet little gnocchi wading in a deep purple pool. Aside from being fun to make, the cheese and lemony-mint dumplings play off the sweet, warmly spiced compote and combine into a lighthearted dessert adored by young and old alike. I always like to hide a serving or two away to save for breakfast in the morning.

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