Pastizzi Delight
Pastizzi is a popular savory pastry in Maltese cuisine, typically filled with either ricotta cheese or mushy peas. This recipe will guide you through making delicious ricotta-filled pastizzi that are perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 500g puff pastry
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into small squares.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture onto each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and seal the edges.
- Place the pastizzi on a baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per pastizz
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 9g
Supplies
Baking sheet Pastry brush
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the pastizzi with a side of tomato salsa or a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a flakier pastry, chill the filled pastizzi in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
Cost
$10