Cheese Tartlets with Pecans

10 servings

45 minutes

Cheese tartlets with pecans are an elegant Italian treat that combines the tenderness of ricotta, butter, and crunchy nuts. This dessert hails from traditional European tartlets but gains a unique depth of flavor thanks to the blend of soft creamy texture and caramelized nut taste. The light sweetness of brown sugar and subtle vanilla aroma make the tartlets exquisite, while the addition of cherries in liqueur adds a savory and vibrant touch. Suitable for morning coffee or evening tea, they will adorn any table, delighting guests with their refined taste and airy structure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 301.6
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 19.6g
• Carbohydrates: 27g

Ingredients

• Butter: 150 g
• Ricotta cheese: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Brown dark sugar: 0.8 glass
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Chopped pecans: 70 g
• Cherry in liqueur: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, beat the ricotta and softened butter, leaving 1 tablespoon. Then mix in the flour and salt. Chill the dough for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ricotta cheese: 100 g
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon

2. Then shape small balls from the dough (2.5–3 cm in diameter) and distribute each one with your fingers into the small muffin molds.

3. For the filling, beat the egg in a bowl. Add brown sugar, the remaining butter, and vanilla. Mix well, adding nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Brown dark sugar: 0.8 glass
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
   • Chopped pecans: 70 g

4. Place the filling in molds and bake at 190 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

5. Chill and garnish with cherry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry in liqueur:  to taste