Easy Nutella & Ricotta handpies with puff pastry

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and offers a similar texture.

nutella

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate spread

💰Cheaper: chocolate hazelnut spread

Dark chocolate spread has less sugar and can be made with healthier ingredients.

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface until thin.

Cut the pastry into circles using a round cutter.

In a bowl, mix the strained ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.

Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture in the center of each pastry circle.

Add a dollop of Nutella or jam on top of the ricotta mixture.

Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges with a fork.

Brush the top of each hand pie with the lightly beaten egg.

Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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