Chocolate, Lemon & Espresso Ricotta Danish
5 mins prep25 mins cook
A truly luxurious flavor combination wrapped in a golden, buttery pastry.
0 servings
What you need

8 oz skim milk ricotta

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp espresso powder

¾ cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp lemon zest

¾ cup mini chocolate chips
1 egg

2 tsp full fat milk
Instructions
1 Preheat your oven to 375 degrees 2 Combine 8 ounces of whole milk ricotta, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder, 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest and 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside 3 Roll a sheet of puff pastry out into a 15”x10” rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper 4 Using a sharp knife, divide the puff pastry into six equal 5”x5” squares 5 Add 2 tablespoons of filling onto each portion 6 Fold the danish by bringing the left and right corners into the center, overlapping them slightly 7 Finish the fold by bringing the top and bottom corners into the center, overlapping them slightly 8 In a small dish, whisk 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water and brush the top and sides of each danish with the egg wash 9 Bake in a 375 degree oven for 22-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, flaky and lightly golden brown 10 Once baked, transfer the danish onto a cooling rack 11 In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder and a splash of vanilla extract and then add enough whole milk to develop a drizzle consistency (between 1-2 teaspoons) 12 Drizzle each danish with espresso drizzle and enjoy!View original recipe

