Two Traditional Arancini Recipes, Savoury and Sweet

Arancini may be best known as golden, savoury rice balls filled with ragu and gooey cheese, but Sicily has a sweet secret—arancini dolci! While savory arancini satisfy that hearty craving, arancini dolci, filled with creamy ricotta and a hint of sweetness, are a perfect dessert twist. Ready to take your taste buds on a Sicilian adventure with two classic recipes? Let’s dive into the magic of arancini—both ways.

Traditional Savory Arancini with Ragu

Sweet Ricotta Arancini (Arancini Dolci)

For dessert lovers, this sweet version of arancini is a Sicilian twist on a classic dessert. Creamy ricotta, sweetened and spiced with cinnamon, gets wrapped in risotto and fried to perfection.

Serve and Enjoy

Sicily is calling! Serve the savory arancini with a simple tomato dipping sauce, or eat them as they are, piping hot and cheesy. The sweet ricotta arancini are perfect dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop of mascarpone on the side. Whether you’re in the mood for savory or sweet, these traditional arancini recipes bring Sicily right to your kitchen.

Buon appetito!- Miss Trinacria xx