Description
A delightful Italian-inspired dessert featuring sweet ricotta filling and chocolate chips in a sliceable puff pastry format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (optional)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place puff pastry sheets on baking sheets and prick with a fork. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Place one puff pastry sheet on a platter. Spread filling evenly. Top with the second sheet.
- Chill for 2 hours before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with orange zest before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. Allow to soften at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cannoli, dessert, Italian, puff pastry, make-ahead dessert