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Freshly baked maple syrup calzone
Sweet and delicious calzone with ricotta, maple syrup, and walnuts

Sweet Ricotta & Maple Syrup Dessert Calzone

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Who said pizza can only be savory? This dessert calzone is the love child of a cannoli and a pizza. The neutral creaminess of ricotta is the perfect carrier for sweet maple syrup and spices, while the dough forms a crispy shell that protects the soft filling from drying out.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 18 mins
⌛ Total Time 33 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian Dessert

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet: Lined with parchment paper.
  • Fork: For sealing the edges.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes.

Tip: Toasting brings out the natural oils in the walnuts, making the flavor much more intense.
2 ✓

Mix the ricotta, mozzarella, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and toasted walnuts.

Tip: A pinch of salt is essential in desserts to highlight the sweetness (flavor contrast).
3 ✓

Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll into circles. Mound filling on one half, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.

Tip: Brush the edge of the dough with a little water before pressing; it acts as glue.
4 ✓

Brush the tops with beaten egg and poke with a fork to allow steam to escape.

Tip: The egg wash provides that glossy, golden-brown color (Maillard reaction).
5 ✓

Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with extra maple syrup when serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cheese leak out?
Ricotta has high water content. Use thick, well-drained ricotta, and seal the dough very thoroughly.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pizza Dough (Store-bought or Homemade)
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (drained)
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)