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.
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.
- 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.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Dark brown 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.
- Cherries in liqueur: to taste