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Gnocco fritto on a white plate with bowls of olive oil and sea salt to the side
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Gnocco Frito

This shortcut Gnocco Frito is an easy 10-minute appetizer. These light and fluffy puff pillows are topped with olive oil, prosciutto and sea salt for heavenly bites. Fried to golden brown perfection in a matter of seconds!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 24
Author: Lifestyle Gleam

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening lard or olive oil
  • good olive oil
  • ¼ pound prosciutto sliced thin
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Allow your puff pastry to thaw according to instruction on package.
    1 sheet of puff pastry
  • Meanwhile, heat shortening or oil over medium heat.
    1 cup butter flavored shortening
    A silver pan on a gas cooktop filled with oil
  • Cut pastry into 24 rectangles.
    A sheet of puff pastry cut into squares
  • Drop 3 pieces of pastry into your oil at a time and allow to cook for 10 seconds. Flip with tongs and allow to cook another 10 seconds, or until puffy.
  • Remove and place onto a cookie sheet lined with a paper towel.
  • Brush with olive oil, top with prosciutto and sea salt.
    good olive oil, ¼ pound prosciutto, sea salt
    A single gnocco frito on a white plate, topped with proscuitto

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Notes

  • Be patient with allowing your puff pastry to come to room temperature. It's so much easier to work with!
  • Use a wide slotted spoon to remove the cooked pillows from oil.
  • Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.

Variations

  • In Tuscany, salami is often incorporated into the dough.
  • Add fresh herbs to the dough before or after frying.

Storage Notes

They are best served immediately because they are lightly fried. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days (without the toppings) but will lose freshness and quality immediately after serving.

More Toppings and Serving Suggestions

Sweet or savory, there are so many delicious ways to serve these puff pastry pillows.
  • Serve with your favorite creamy cheese
  • Top with a little honey, hot honey or whipped honey.
  • Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Slather with butter and a little roasted garlic
  • Top with a spoonful of Nutella.
  • Prosciutto di Parma
  • Prosciutto San Daniele
  • Tuscan Salami
  • Culatello
  • Mortadella
  • Capacollo / capicola
  • Guanciale
  • Finocchiona
  • Mascarpone
  • Squacquerone
 

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg