PASTRIES with RICOTTA and CANDIED FRUIT, simple and delicious sweets, perfect for breakfast, great on any occasion, ideal for Christmas parties, quick to prepare.
The pastries with ricotta and candied fruit are those treats you make in a moment and, somehow, they disappear even faster. In fact, they are soft inside, crumbly outside, and immediately smell like a party. Moreover, they are perfect when you want a quick dessert, economical and even a bit clever, because you can make them with ready-made shortcrust pastry… and no one will ever know.
These filled pastries are ideal for homemade breakfast, a quick snack, or as mini desserts to serve at the table during the holidays. If you’re looking for ideas for desserts with candied fruit, ricotta desserts recipes, or even quick Christmas desserts, you’re absolutely in the right place.
The preparation is very quick: shortcrust pastry (even ready-made), drained ricotta, sugar, and candied fruit. Mix everything, fill, bake, and in a few minutes, you have easy Christmas treats that disappear in no time.
Don’t like candied fruit? You can replace them with chocolate chips, raisins, or orange zest for a super fragrant effect.
Join me in the kitchen today, there are pastries with ricotta and candied fruit.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch pisto
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 2 tbsp ricotta
- 1/4 cup candied fruit
- 1/8 cup chocolate
Steps
Prepare the shortcrust pastry, pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, baking powder, egg, and butter, a pinch of salt and mix well.
Work the well-drained ricotta, add the sugar, candied fruit, and chocolate flakes and mix well.
Roll out the pastry on the work surface, cut it with a 2.75-inch cutter, fill the center with the filling and close with a pastry disk, seal the edges.
Place them on the baking sheet, brush with the yolk and bake at 356°F for 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 347°F for about 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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PASTRIES with RICOTTA and CANDIED FRUIT
Tips for perfect results
Use well-drained ricotta, even left to drain in the fridge overnight.
If you don’t like candied fruit, you can replace them with soaked raisins or chocolate chips.
For a more Christmas taste, add orange zest or cinnamon.
Want a more crumbly pastry? Add a tablespoon of starch to the dough.
They are also perfect the next day because the ricotta keeps them soft.
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FAQ PASTRIES with RICOTTA and CANDIED FRUIT
Can the pastries with ricotta and candied fruit be prepared in advance?
Yes, and in fact they are even better after a few hours because the flavors blend better.
Can I use cow’s milk ricotta instead of sheep’s milk ricotta?
Of course! The important thing is that it is dry.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely yes: freeze them already cooked and defrost at room temperature.
I don’t like candied fruit: what can I use?
Raisins, chocolate, candied orange peels, or even chopped nuts.
Are they good for breakfast?
Of course, they are perfect! They are energetic, soft, and not too heavy sweets.
