Absolutely, let’s dive into the delectable world of Phyllo Purses with Sweet Ricotta! 🌟 These delightful treats are a perfect blend of flaky phyllo dough and creamy, sweet ricotta cheese, all wrapped up in a golden, crispy package. 🥐✨
Phyllo Purses with Sweet Ricotta
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 10 purses
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 5 | Phyllo dough sheets |
| 1/4 cup | Unsalted butter, melted |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 cup | Ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures it’s nice and hot for our delicate phyllo purses.
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Prepare the Phyllo Dough:
- Lay out your phyllo dough sheets and stack them neatly.
- Cut the stacked sheets into 4 rows, then 4 columns, creating a total of 16 squares.
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Butter and Cinnamon:
- Lightly brush 4 of the squares with the melted unsalted butter.
- Sprinkle a touch of ground cinnamon on the buttered squares. 🧈✨
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Ricotta Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Purses:
- Spoon a small amount of the sweet ricotta filling into the center of each buttered and cinnamon-dusted square.
- Gently pull up the corners of the dough to meet in the center, creating a purse-like shape.
- Pinch the edges together to seal the purses, ensuring no delicious filling escapes. 🎒🧀
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Bake to Perfection:
- Place your lovely phyllo purses on a baking sheet.
- Pop them into the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. 🌟🔥
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once out of the oven, these little pockets of joy are best enjoyed immediately.
- Garnish each purse with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint for that extra touch of elegance and flavor. 🌿🍨
Tips and Variations:
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Phyllo Perfection: Working with phyllo dough can be a bit delicate. Remember to cover the sheets you’re not using with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
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Sweet Sensations: You can customize the sweetness of the ricotta filling to your liking. Add a bit more sugar for a sweeter treat or drizzle honey on top before serving.
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Fruit Fusions: For a fruity twist, consider adding a spoonful of berry compote or a few slices of fresh fruit inside each purse before baking.
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Savory Surprise: If you prefer savory flavors, swap the sugar and cinnamon for a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs in the filling.
These Phyllo Purses with Sweet Ricotta are a delightful addition to any dessert table, brunch spread, or special occasion. 💫✨ The contrast of crispy phyllo and creamy ricotta is simply irresistible, and they’re sure to disappear quickly, so make a double batch if you’re sharing! Enjoy the delightful process of making these treats and savor every delicious bite. 🥂🍰
