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Savory Stuffed Pumpkin Bites with a Drizzle of Benvolio Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 zucchette

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Savory Stuffed Pumpkin Bites with a Drizzle of Benvolio Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil

If you’re looking for something a bit more refined yet perfectly on theme, these savory pumpkin bites are the ideal choice.
Inspired by classic savory puffs and rustic pumpkin-shaped pastries, these little delights hide a soft, flavorful heart of ricotta and fresh herbs.
Their iconic shape is achieved with a simple trick — a piece of kitchen twine!
The finishing touch, the one that transforms a simple pastry into a gourmet appetizer, is a drizzle of our precious

Benvolio Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil,
which enhances the flavor with its naturally roasted, nutty notes.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of organic shortcrust pastry
  • 200 g fresh ricotta, well drained
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped chives, to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk, for brushing
  • Kitchen twine
  • Benvolio 1938 Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil, for drizzling

Instructions with Step-by-Step Photos

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (static mode).
    Step 1: Preheat the oven
  2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with Parmesan, chives, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
    Combine until smooth and creamy.
    Step 2: Prepare the filling
  3. Unroll the shortcrust pastry and cut out as many 8–10 cm circles as possible using a round cutter.
    Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle, close the edges, and shape into small balls, sealing the base.
    Step 3: Shape into small balls
  4. Cut pieces of kitchen twine about 30 cm long.
    Tie the dough balls to create eight sections, forming the classic pumpkin look.
    Place on a lined baking tray and brush with the egg yolk and milk mixture.
    Step 4: Tie and brush the pumpkins
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
    Remove the twine, add a small clove or a stem for decoration, and drizzle with

    Benvolio Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil     before serving.
    Step 5: Ready to serve

Chef’s Tip


“Don’t tie the twine too tightly, or it will cut through the dough while baking.
A final drizzle of Benvolio Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil is the chef’s secret:
its rich, toasted nut flavor enhances the delicate ricotta filling and adds a truly autumnal aroma,
elevating this recipe to gourmet level.”
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