Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares Recipe
These Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares are a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy ricotta cheese and sprinkled with sweet chocolate chips and sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special snack, they bake up golden and flaky, offering a deliciously creamy and chocolatey center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 pastry squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed
Filling
- 9 Tablespoons (135g) Ricotta cheese
- 9 Tablespoons (126g) Chocolate chips
Topping
- 1 Tablespoon Coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar (or a pinch of sugar on each square)
- 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Set out your frozen puff pastry about 30 minutes prior to assembling these squares to allow it to thaw properly. If you are short on time, follow the quick thaw instructions provided on the puff pastry packaging to prepare it for use.
- Preheat and Prepare Pastry Squares: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet and carefully cut it into 9 equal squares using a pizza cutter or dough cutter—no rolling pin needed. Place these squares evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Ricotta Cheese: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese into the center of each pastry square. Spread the cheese out gently into a small circle, ensuring you leave about 1-2 cm of space around the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Brush Egg Wash: Using a brush, apply the whisked egg wash to the exposed edges of the pastry squares, avoiding the ricotta center. This will help give the pastry a golden, shiny finish once baked.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sugar: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips evenly over the ricotta in each square. Then, sprinkle all the squares lightly with the coarse sugar to add a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Bake the Pastry Squares: Bake the prepared squares on the parchment-lined baking sheet in the preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up, golden brown, and perfectly flaky. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed for easier handling and better puffing during baking.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with other favorite fillings like berries or nuts if desired.
- For extra gloss, you may brush the top of the pastry with an additional egg wash before baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: Ricotta, Chocolate Chip, Puff Pastry, Pastry Squares, Easy Dessert, Sweet Pastry
