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Fluffy Italian Maritozzi Buns with Whipped Ricotta

Name: Fluffy Italian Maritozzi Buns with Whipped Ricotta
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3 1/4 cups; Granulated sugar, 1/3 cup; Salt, 1/4 teaspoon; Active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons; Warm milk, 3/4 cup; Unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup; Egg, 1 large, room temperature; Orange zest, 1 tablespoon; Egg, beaten, 1; Milk, 1 tablespoon; Ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups; Powdered sugar, 1/4 cup; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Powdered sugar, for dusting; Orange zest, for sprinkling

Indulge in these soft, pillowy Italian buns filled with lightly sweetened whipped ricotta. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.

4.1(334 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 14, 2025

Fluffy Italian Maritozzi Buns with Whipped Ricotta — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Buns

For the Egg Wash

For the Whipped Ricotta Filling

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 391 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 57.25 g
Fat: 13.25 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3126 kcal
Protein: 96 g
Carbs: 458 g
Fat: 106 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3 1/4 cups	1480	39	315	4	13
Granulated sugar 1/3 cup	260	0	67	0	0
Salt 1/4 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Active dry yeast 2 teaspoons	15	2	2	0	0
Warm milk 3/4 cup	110	6	12	5	0
Unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup	400	0	0	45	0
Egg 1 large, room temperature	70	6	1	5	0
Orange zest 1 tablespoon	6	0	2	0	1
Egg, beaten 1	70	6	1	5	0
Milk 1 tablespoon	10	1	1	0	0
Ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups	540	36	18	42	0
Powdered sugar 1/4 cup	120	0	30	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0
Powdered sugar for dusting	30	0	8	0	0
Orange zest for sprinkling	3	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Buns

1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, mix yeast with warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the milk is not too hot; it should be warm to activate yeast, not kill it.
2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3
Knead the Dough
Add melted butter, egg, orange zest, and yeast mixture. Knead into a dough.

Preparing the Filling

1
Blend Filling
Blend ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixer until smooth.
Tip: Chill the mixing bowl and whisk for best results when whipping ricotta.
2
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
3
Flavor Rest
Let flavors meld for at least 30 minutes.

How to Make Fluffy Italian Maritozzi Buns with Whipped Ricotta

Total time: 4 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Proofing the Dough
Let the dough rest in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour until doubled in size.
2
Shaping the Dough
Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet.
3
Baking the Buns
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes.