PASTIZZI TAL-IRKOTTA (3 CHEESE)
Pastizzi are the Maltese version of an empanada. Dough on the outside and a filling of your choice on the inside. The most popular fillings are ricotta cheese (called pastizzi tal-irkotta) , curried ground beef with peas, or curried peas (called pastizzi tal-pi?elli).
Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place ricotta in a bowl. Using a fork, mash until almost smooth. Add mozzarella and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add half the egg. Stir to combine.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
- Using a 4 inch (10cm) round cutter, cut 5 rounds from each pastry sheet. Brush edge of rounds with some of the beaten egg.
- Spoon 1 level tablespoon mixture onto center of each round. Shape into 2 inch (5cm) log. Fold up 2 sides of pastry to enclose log. Pinch to seal. Twist ends to form points. Place on prepared trays. Brush with remaining egg.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and puffed up. Let stand for 4 minutes before serving.
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