Pastizzi

Name: Pastizzi
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 2/3 cup warm water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Flaky diamond-shaped Maltese pastries filled with seasoned ricotta cheese.

70 minMediumServes 6290 cal/serving

MediterraneanAppetizerOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup warm water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2/3 cup warm water to form a soft dough.
3

Knead dough for 5 minutes, then roll into a thin rectangle and spread 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter evenly across the surface.
4

Roll dough tightly into a log, stretch and twist slightly, then cut into 12 equal rounds.
5

In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Flatten each dough round with your thumbs, place filling in center, pinch edges to seal into diamond shapes, and place on prepared pan.
7

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Questions

Can I make Pastizzi dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Pastizzi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pastizzi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pastizzi?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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