Ricotta Cheesecake Turnovers
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- 1 recipe for Quick Puff Pastry, from Redpath’s “Classic Mille-Feuille Cake”
- 2 cups (460 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (125 g) cream cheese, brick-style
- 5 tbsp (71 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 g) Redpath® Icing Sugar, unsifted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (6 g) lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pure almond extract
- ½ tsp (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (2 g) salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- Redpath® Granulated Sugar
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
To find the full recipe for our Quick Puff Pastry, check out our Classic Mille-Feuille Cake
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425℉ (220). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3
Roll the puff pastry into a 18-inch square. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest.
Step 1
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the ricotta cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add in the Redpath® Icing Sugar, Redpath® Granulated Sugar, egg, cornstarch, extracts, lemon zest and salt. Blend together until fully incorporated.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water. Set aside.
Step 3
With a sharp chef’s knife, cut the puff pastry into nine 6-inch squares - or sixteen 4.5-inch squares. With a spoon, place about ⅓ cup (or a heaping tablespoon) of the ricotta filling slightly off-centered onto each square.
Step 4
With a small pastry brush, lightly brush the two edges (“V”) of the pastry closest to the ricotta filling with the egg wash. Fold the pastry over the filling, creating a triangle. Gently press the two edges together and with a fork, sealing the edges. Repeat process with the remaining squares.
Step 5
Place turnovers onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Lightly brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle the middle of each turnover with a few sliced almonds. Sprinkle the tops with the Redpath® Granulated Sugar.
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Step 7
Place into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is puffed and a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the pan. Turnovers are best eaten the same day prepared.
