Description
Delight in these Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Squares, a tender and creamy treat featuring ricotta cheese blended with chocolate chips in a soft, buttery batter. These squares offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, lightly dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Finishing
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the pastry squares.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, creating a rich base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cheese mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently and just until combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Pour into Baking Dish: Pour the prepared batter into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The pastry squares are done when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the pastry to cool slightly in the baking dish before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps set the texture.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, lightly dust the cooled squares with powdered sugar. Then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the pastry tender.
- Use full-fat ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with mini chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate for varied texture.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smooth batter.
- Optional powdered sugar adds sweetness and a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
