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Cuccidati

A delightful Italian pastry filled with dried fruits and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped (90g)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (75g)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (60ml)
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and softened butter. Mix together until the mixture is crumbly.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until a smooth dough forms.
  3. In another bowl, prepare the filling by mixing the chopped figs, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and orange juice.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assembly
  1. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 3x4 inches.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling on one end of each rectangle. Fold the other end over the filling and press down to seal the edges.
  3. Place the sealed pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
  2. Once cooled, dust the Cuccidati with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Enjoy your freshly baked Cuccidati as a delightful dessert or sweet snack. They are best served slightly warm but are also delicious at room temperature. You can accompany them with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy treat.