Description
Homemade ricotta chocolate chip pastry squares combine Italian pastry tradition with creamy cheese and sweet chocolate chips. Delicate layers of flaky pastry embrace rich ricotta, creating a delightful dessert you will savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 tbsps (126 grams) chocolate chips
- 9 tbsps (135 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar or a pinch of sugar for each square
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30 minutes until malleable, then slice into nine precise squares using a pizza cutter.
- Oven Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an optimal baking environment.
- Cheese Layering: Position each pastry square on the prepared sheet and generously center ricotta cheese, creating a smooth, circular base.
- Decorative Finishing: Delicately brush pastry edges with egg wash, then sprinkle chocolate chips and coarse sugar across the surface for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Transfer the sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, monitoring until pastry achieves a golden-brown, crisp complexion.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove squares from oven and let cool briefly, then serve warm or at room temperature to maximize flavor and flakiness.
Notes
- Pastry Softening Tip: Let frozen puff pastry rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to prevent cracking and ensure smooth, easy handling during preparation.
- Egg Wash Technique: Brush pastry edges carefully to create a professional golden-brown sheen that enhances both appearance and flavor.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Spread chocolate chips evenly to guarantee a balanced sweet bite in every pastry square.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow pastries to rest briefly after baking to stabilize structure and prevent burning, ensuring perfect texture and optimal serving temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg