Ricotta and Apple Danishes Super quick, crispy outside and creamy inside
The ricotta and apple danishes are very simple and quick to make, perfect when you’re short on time but want to put something fragrant and indulgent on the table. The crunchy puff pastry encases a soft filling of ricotta and sugar, enriched with apples and cinnamon, for an irresistible result. Great for breakfast, snack time or as a last-minute dessert.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 tbsp sugar
- apple
- ground cinnamon
- lemon zest
Tools
Bowl
Knife
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Steps
Making the ricotta and apple danishes is very simple and quick, watch the video HERE.
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Prepare the filling: in a bowl put the ricotta, the sugar and the vanilla extract, then mix until you get a smooth cream.
Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares, depending on the desired shape. On each piece place some ricotta filling, distributed in the center. Peel the apple, cut it into small pieces and add them on top of the ricotta. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Arrange the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a conventional oven at 356°F for about 20–30 minutes, until golden and crispy. Once out of the oven, let cool slightly and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar.
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storage & tips:
🍽️ Serving tips
Great warm or cold
Perfect with tea, coffee, or milk
Also ideal as a buffet dessert
💡 Variations
With pears instead of apples
By adding chocolate chips
With lemon or orange zest in the filling
More indulgent version: brush the pastry with egg or milk before baking
❄️ Storage
The ricotta and apple danishes keep in the refrigerator for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
Before serving, you can warm them slightly in the oven or in an air fryer to recover the crispiness.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I use cow’s or sheep’s ricotta?
Yes, both work well. Cow’s ricotta is milder, sheep’s is more flavorful.
Can I make them in advance?
Yes, but it’s recommended to bake them shortly before serving to keep them crispy.
Can I freeze them?
It’s better not to, because ricotta tends to release water after thawing.
⭐ Why try this recipe
It’s super quick
Requires very few ingredients
Perfect for any time of the day
Crispy outside and creamy inside
