Puff Pastry Dessert Recipe
This puff pastry dessert recipe takes just 20 minutes to create perfect, flaky pastries. Cook today!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your puff pastry gets nice and crispy.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Unfold your sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on the size of pastries you want to make. You can even make mini pastry pockets for bite-sized treats.
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Fill the Pastry
- Place a generous spoonful of the ricotta mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Be careful not to overfill, as the filling may spill out while baking.
Fold and Seal
- Fold the puff pastry over the filling to create a pocket or a triangle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal the pastries and prevent the filling from leaking out.
Apply Egg Wash
- Beat the egg and lightly brush it over the top of each pastry. This will give the pastry a golden, shiny finish once baked.
Bake
- Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they’re golden brown and puffed up.
Serve and Enjoy
- Once baked, let the pastries cool for a few minutes before dusting them with powdered sugar. Serve them warm for the best experience!
