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Gobeletti

17/11/2023

Gobeletti are a specialty of Ligurian cuisine, delicious little bundles of shortcrust pastry filled with a ricotta-based filling and other ingredients that can vary. Here is how to prepare them:

Ingredients

For the shortcrust pastry:

  • 300 g of flour
  • 150 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • A pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 250 g of well-drained ricotta
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Grated zest of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon of raisins (previously soaked in warm water and then squeezed out)
  • 1 tablespoon of candied fruit, diced (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the shortcrust pastry: in a large bowl or on a work surface, arrange the flour in a well and add the butter, sugar, egg, and a pinch of salt in the center. Knead quickly until you have a smooth dough. Form a ball, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing the ricotta with the sugar, the egg, and the grated lemon zest until you have a smooth mixture. Then add the pine nuts, raisins, and candied fruit if you decided to use them. Mix well.

  3. Take the shortcrust pastry out of the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3 mm. With a pastry cutter or a glass, cut out circles of the desired diameter.

  4. Place a little filling (be careful not to overdo it to prevent it from leaking out during baking) in the center of each pastry circle, then seal into a bundle by pinching the edges together.

  5. Place the Gobeletti on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes or until golden.

  6. Remove from the oven and let the Gobeletti cool before serving.

Curiosity

Gobeletti are perfect as a dessert or to accompany afternoon tea. They are a gem of Ligurian pastry and get their name from their shape, which resembles goblets, small liquor glasses. Originally they were made during the holidays, especially at Christmas, but today they are enjoyed all year round.