Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ricotta cheese
- 200 grams sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 1 packet puff pastry
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles.
- Place a tablespoon of the ricotta mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the pastry over and seal the edges.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta is well-drained for the best texture.
- These pastries can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a twist, add chocolate chips to the ricotta mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Maltese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams