Description
Indulge in these delectable Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares that are a perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese, sweet chocolate chips, and flaky puff pastry. These Italian-inspired pastries are a delightful treat for any occasion, offering a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Ricotta Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Additional:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, place ricotta mixture in the center, fold corners, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush edges with beaten egg, then bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is well-drained for a thicker filling.
- Best enjoyed warm on the day of baking; can be stored in the fridge and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
