Description
A delightful twist on the traditional Sicilian dessert, these squares combine a soft golden pastry with a luscious ricotta filling, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: confectioner’s sugar and chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into 3×3 inch squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in mini chocolate chips, orange zest, and cinnamon.
- Place one tablespoon of the filling on the center of each pastry square, fold to form triangles, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with confectioner’s sugar and sprinkle with pistachios if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add variations such as pumpkin for a fall twist or fresh berries for a summer version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg