Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy ricotta and sweet chocolate chips, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra crunch and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Fillings
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 9 tablespoons (135g) ricotta cheese
- 9 tablespoons (126g) chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar or a pinch on each square
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Set out your frozen puff pastry about 30 minutes prior to assembling these squares. If short on time, follow the quick thaw instructions on the package to ensure the pastry is pliable.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F/177C to prepare for baking.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and cut into 9 equal squares using a pizza cutter or dough cutter. Transfer the squares to a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Add Ricotta Cheese: Place about 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese in the center of each square, spreading it gently into a small circle while keeping 1-2 cm from the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the exposed edges of the pastry squares with whisked egg wash, avoiding the ricotta center, to 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, sprinkle a light pinch of coarse sugar on top of each square for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the pastry squares to cool slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting for clean edges and easier handling.
- You can substitute the ricotta cheese with mascarpone or cream cheese for a richer filling.
- Use dark chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips for varying intensity and texture.
- Sprinkling coarse sugar on top adds a crunchy texture but can be omitted if preferred.
- If you do not have an egg, milk can be used as a substitute for egg wash, but browning will be less pronounced.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pastry Square
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
