Description
Ricotta Almond Pillows are soft, delightful pastries filled with creamy ricotta and almond flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, almond flour, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ricotta for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ricotta Almond Pillows, pastry, dessert, Italian