Northern Italian polenta croquettes filled with Gorgonzola Dolce and toasted walnuts, double breaded for a crisp shell and molten center.

Story of the Dish Ricotta gelato belongs to a very Italian idea of dessert: richness without heaviness. Fresh ricotta brings milk sweetness, gentle acidity, and a naturally creamy body, while ripe figs, honey, and walnuts build a flavor profile that feels rooted in the countryside rather than in an ice cream laboratory. The combination is especially convincing at the end of summer, when figs are soft, aromatic, and almost jammy. The key to making this gelato taste refined is