Learn how to make a delicious Italian puff pastry cake with apples and ricotta.

Torta di sfoglia con mele e ricotta

Discover the delicious world of Italian recipes with this easy and delightful Torta di sfoglia con mele e ricotta. This Italian puff pastry cake is a perfect homemade dessert that doesn’t require making dough from scratch. The pre-made puff pastry offers a golden, crispy shell filled with a creamy and soft apple and ricotta filling. The sweetness of the apples perfectly complements the freshness of the ricotta, creating a simple yet impressive flavor combination.

Serve this fragrant ricotta and apple cake slightly warm as a delightful alternative to the classic apple pie. It’s perfect for breakfast, a special snack, or as a dessert accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Try this Torta di sfoglia con mele e ricotta and explore other irresistible desserts with apples and puff pastry:

• Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry
• Apple and Cream Puff Pastry Bites
• Puff Pastry Bundles with Apple Heart
• Apple Puff Pastry Tartlets
• Puff Pastry Apple Squares

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 3 apples
• 250g ricotta cheese
• 50g sugar
• 1 egg
• Cinnamon to taste
• Powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Peel and slice the apples.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, egg, and cinnamon until smooth.
4. Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a tart pan.
5. Fill with the ricotta mixture and layer apple slices on top.
6. Bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
7. Let it cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar.

Total Time: 50 min

Cuisine: Italian