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Mini Ricotta Pastizzi Bites
Maltese cuisine
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Prep: 25 min • Cook: 18 min. Delicate, bite-sized pastizzi filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, Mini Ricotta Pastizzi Bites are perfect as elegant appetizers or delightful party snacks. This recipe uses a simplified puff pastry for ease, making these traditional Maltese treats accessible to all. These golden, flaky parcels offer a taste of Malta in every mouthful, combining rich dairy with fresh herbs, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a savoury snack.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 18 min
- Total time
- 43 min
- Servings
- 24
- Course
- Appetizer
- Complexity
- Easy
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Ingredients
- 2 pcs puff pastry(sheets, thawed if frozen)
- 9oz ricotta cheese(full-fat)
- 2 tbsp parsley(fresh, chopped)
- 1 pc egg yolk(for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese(grated (optional))
- salt(to taste)
- black pepper(to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, grated parmesan (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter (about 5-6 cm / 2-2.5 inches in diameter), cut out circles from both pastry sheets. You should get approximately 24 circles.
Assembly and Baking
- Place about a teaspoon of the ricotta mixture onto the center of each pastry circle.
- Fold each circle in half to create a crescent shape. Pinch the edges firmly to seal, or use a fork to crimp them, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
- Carefully transfer the mini pastizzi bites to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of each pastizzi bite with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastizzi are golden brown and puffed up.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 24
- Serving size (imperial)
- 1.1 oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g | Total (24 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140.5 kcal | 468 kcal | 3,372 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 15 g | 108 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 27.3 g | 196.8 g |
| Carbs | 12.1 g | 40.3 g | 290.4 g |
Tips
- For extra flakiness, chill the filled but unbaked pastizzi in the fridge for 15 minutes before bakin
- Avoid overfilling to prevent the ricotta mixture from oozing out during baking.
- Serve these mini pastizzi warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.
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