Description
Crispy, golden filo cigars filled with creamy whipped ricotta and sweet pear, finished with a sprinkle of walnut dust for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 sheets filo pastry, thawed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely ground
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whip ricotta, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in diced pear.
- Lay one filo sheet on a clean surface, brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat. Cut layered sheets into 4 equal strips.
- Place a spoonful of ricotta-pear mixture at one end of each strip. Roll tightly into a cigar shape, tucking in edges as you go.
- Place cigars on baking sheet, brush tops with butter, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle with walnut dust before serving warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.