Soft swirls with ricotta and jam. Simple and quick little pastries, perfect for breakfast and snack.

If you’re looking for a treat for breakfast, be sure to try these swirls!

These ricotta swirls are the perfect compromise between the crispness of a shortcrust and the softness of a brioche, and they have a secret: no rising time required!

The ricotta in the dough gives a unique tenderness that wraps the sweet heart of your favorite jam.

Trust me, try them: success is guaranteed.

Let’s see right away how to prepare the soft swirls with ricotta and jam.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 cup ricotta
4 tbsp butter (soft)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 lemon zest
1 packet vanillin (vanilla powder)
as needed jam

Tools

1 Bowl
1 Fork
1 Pastry board
1 Rolling pin
1 Cookie cutters
1 Baking pan
1 Parchment paper
1 Knife

How to prepare the soft swirls with ricotta and jam

In a bowl add the ricotta and the soft butter. Mix with a fork until you have a smooth cream.
Add the egg and the sugar. Combine well.
Add the lemon zest and the vanilla (or vanillin). Mix.
Gradually add the flour and the baking powder. Mix with the fork and when you can no longer do so, continue kneading by hand.
Knead until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous, non-sticky dough ball.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each portion with the rolling pin.
Spread jam over each rectangle obtained.
Roll each rectangle up from the long side.
Using a knife, slice the rolls into swirls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 356 °F. Let bake for about 20 minutes. Be sure to check cooking times based on your oven.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and, if you like, dust with powdered sugar.
Help yourself and enjoy.