Description
Delight in these Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy ricotta and sweet chocolate chips, finished with a sprinkle of coarse sugar for the perfect crunch. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 9 tablespoons (135g) ricotta cheese
- 9 tablespoons (126g) chocolate chips
Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar (or a pinch on each square)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Set out your frozen puff pastry about 30 minutes prior to assembling the squares to thaw. If short on time, follow the quick thaw instructions on the puff pastry package to ensure it’s pliable but still cold.
- Preheat Oven and Cut Pastry: Preheat your oven to 350F (177C). Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 9 equal squares using a pizza cutter or dough cutter. No rolling pin needed! Transfer the squares onto a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Add Ricotta Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese onto the center of each pastry square. Spread it into an even small circle, leaving a 1-2cm border around the edges to allow the pastry to puff.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Carefully brush the exposed pastry edges (avoiding the ricotta center) with the whisked egg wash. This will help achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sugar: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips over the ricotta on each square. Then, lightly sprinkle coarse sugar over all the squares to create a sweet crunch.
- Bake the Pastry Squares: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake at 350F (177C) for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
Notes
- You can substitute dark or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan ricotta cheese and vegan puff pastry.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the chocolate chips or omit the coarse sugar topping.
- Ensure the puff pastry is not too warm when handling to prevent sticking or tearing.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
