Ricotta Apple Blossom Pastries (Print View)

Flaky pastries with creamy ricotta and spiced apples, ideal for brunch or as a delicate sweet treat.

# Components:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 ounces), thawed
02 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ Apple Filling

03 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Ricotta Mixture

09 - 5.5 ounces ricotta cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
13 - Honey, for drizzling (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until apples soften and most liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
03 - Combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, unroll the thawed pastry sheet and cut evenly into 8 squares.
05 - Place a teaspoon of ricotta mixture and a teaspoon of apple filling in the center of each pastry square. Bring the four corners towards the center, pinching to seal and form a blossom shape.
06 - Transfer pastries onto the prepared tray and lightly brush tops with beaten egg.
07 - Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
08 - Allow pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling with honey if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses store-bought puff pastry so there is no fuss and saves loads of time
  • Elegant bakery-style result without fancy equipment
  • Perfect for entertaining because they hold up well at room temperature
  • Lightly sweet and not overly rich
  • Vegetarian friendly and loved by adults and kids
02 -
  • High in calcium thanks to the ricotta
  • Great for make-ahead brunches or desserts
  • Customizable with seasonal fruit fillings
03 -
  • Always cool your filling before adding to the pastry or it may melt the butter in the dough and stop it from puffing
  • Do not press the seams too tightly or the pastry will not puff
  • For even more flavor brush the pastries with a little melted butter before dusting with sugar after baking

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