Ricotta Apple Breakfast Tarts (Printable Version)

Golden pastry layers with ricotta, apples, and cinnamon offer a warm, easy option for breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tarts

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9 oz), thawed
02 - 1 large apple, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
03 - 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons honey, plus additional for drizzling
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tablespoon milk

→ Optional Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal rectangles.
03 - Place pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Score a 1/2-inch border around each edge, ensuring not to slice through the dough.
04 - In a small bowl, thoroughly combine ricotta, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly within the borders of each pastry rectangle.
06 - Layer apple slices over the ricotta, slightly overlapping. Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly atop the apple slices.
07 - Beat egg with milk in a small bowl. Brush the borders of each pastry rectangle with the egg wash.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden and apples are tender.
09 - Allow tarts to cool slightly. Drizzle with additional honey, then sprinkle toasted nuts or dust lightly with powdered sugar, if desired.
10 - Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses store-bought puff pastry for quick prep time
  • Naturally vegetarian and perfect for casual breakfasts or special brunch spreads
  • Customizable with different fruits or nuts and not overly sweet
  • Most ingredients are already pantry staples so there is no need to hunt down anything fussy
02 -
  • Great source of protein and slow-release carbs for a satisfying start to the day
  • Freezes beautifully after baking reheat in the oven for a few minutes and they taste freshly made
  • Perfect for meal prep or making ahead for brunch parties as they hold up well and even taste good at room temperature
03 -
  • Always work quickly with puff pastry and keep it chilled until the last moment this prevents it from getting sticky
  • If you like extra crispy bottoms preheat the baking sheet in the oven before placing the pastry and use the lower oven rack for the first half of baking
  • A little lemon zest stirred into the ricotta wakes up the flavors nicely especially if your apples are on the sweeter side

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