Love Letters are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These crispy, sweet pastries filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture are sure to impress your loved ones. Learn how to create this romantic dessert with our easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients for Love Letters
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
How to Make Love Letters
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into rectangles, about 3×5 inches each.
- Assemble the Love Letters:
- Place a spoonful of the ricotta filling in the center of each pastry rectangle. Fold the pastry over to create a pocket, sealing the edges with a fork. Repeat for all rectangles.
- Bake:
- Transfer the filled pastries onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush each pastry with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
About the Main Ingredients
Puff Pastry: Provides a light and flaky texture to the Love Letters, creating a perfect pastry envelope for the creamy ricotta filling.
Ricotta Cheese: Adds a smooth and creamy consistency to the filling, complemented by the sweetness of powdered sugar and the citrusy zest of lemon.
Powdered Sugar: Used for dusting the finished Love Letters, adding a touch of sweetness and a decorative finish.
Enjoy these Love Letters as a romantic dessert for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to share a sweet moment with someone special!
