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mother's day Sweet Ricotta Pastries

Sweet Ricotta Pastries: A Delightful Mother's Day Treat

These mother's day Sweet Ricotta Pastries are simple to prepare, impressive, and freezer-friendly, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shell
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for optimal blending.
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Melted butter is a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
For the Ricotta Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Mascarpone can be used for richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Can substitute with orange zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal.
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar Icing Sugar Optional dusting for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Pastry
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, and olive oil until well mixed.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Make the Ricotta Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Fold in the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg whites with lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the ricotta mixture until combined.
Assemble the Pastries
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the chilled pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  3. Cut dough into squares to line cavities of a greased muffin tin.
  4. Fill each pastry shell with the ricotta filling and fold the dough over the tops as desired.
Bake
  1. Bake the pastries for 30 minutes at 350°F.
  2. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let pastries cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Dust with icing sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sweet ricotta pastries are freezer-friendly and perfect for any celebration. Feel free to personalize them with different fillings.

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