High-Protein Cinnamon-Sugar Gnocchi is a sweet dessert. This dessert contains 10g protein in one serving. It contains butter, cinnamon, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate, sugar, and cinnamon. This dish contains dairy items so it’s not good for non-dairy diet. This dessert is prepared in just 25 minutes, so it is perfect to make as a quick dessert. High-Protein Cinnamon-Sugar Gnocchi stores in the fridge only so it is not good for long term storage. Serve this gnocchi with whipped cream, chopped nuts, & hot tea.
STATS:
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Ten minutes
- Portion size: One cup
- Cooking Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Big pot
- Colander
- Mixing Vessel
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 pack potato gnocchi
- â…“ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BUTTER:
- Add the unsalted or regular butter to add the indulgent & smooth taste in it. It also helps to brown the gnocchi properly.
POTATO GNOCCHI:
- Utilize the potato gnocchi to make the foundation of this dish. It will get soft when we cook it & goes nicely with chocolate sauce.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Add the heavy cream to prepare the smooth & creamy chocolate sauce. It will help to coat the gnocchi equally.
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE:
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate to add the indulgent chocolate taste and it will not make the dish too much sweet.
SUGAR:
- Include the sugar granules to form the cinnamon sugar taste and it will enrich the sweet taste of the chocolate.
CINNAMON:
- Include the cinnamon to provide the warm aroma & taste in it and it will provide the real cinnamon sugar taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- You can boil water in large pot then include the gnocchi in it and cook till required then strain and set aside.
- Add the butter in pan and melt it on medium flame.
- Include the cooked gnocchi & cook for three to four minutes by mixing them occasionally till it get golden lightly.
- Decrease the flame to low & add the heavy cream in it and mix softly.
- Include the semisweet chocolate and mix completely till the sauce melts and gets smooth & creamy.
- Put the cinnamon & sugar in the small vessel and mix & sprinkle it on the gnocchini to coat them then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUIT:
- Fresh strawberries
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh raspberries
TOPPINGS:
- Chopped walnuts
- Shaved chocolate
- Powdered sugar
CREAMY SIDES:
- Vanilla yogurt
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
DRINKS:
- Hot coffee
- Chai tea
- Hot chocolate
TIPS:
- We have to cook the gnocchi till it just tender so it will not get mushy.
- Properly strain the gnocchi then add in pan.
- Add the chocolate in low flame so it will not get burn.
- Mix the chocolate continuously till it melts to form the smooth sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Properly cool the gnocchi and put in the tight vessel and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Not freeze the dish as the texture of creamy chocolate sauce and potato gnocchi will change.
FAQs:
Will I include the homemade gnocchi?
- Yes, we would include the homemade gnocchi and cook till it just gets soft.
Could I utilize the dark chocolate instead?
- Yes, we would include the dark chocolate instead to include the deep and less sweet chocolate taste.
Will I make the recipe without the heavy cream?
- Yes, we would include the whole milk though it will not make the sauce rich & creamy in the same way.
Could we include nuts in gnocchi?
- Yes, include the pecans, almonds, or walnuts in it to make it crunchier.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 3 g
Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Net carbs: 69 g
Sodium: 470 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Potassium: 310 mg
Total carbs: 72 g
Vitamin A: 170 µg
Calcium: 75 mg
