Recipe Box, Italian Cream Tarts
There are some things you just shouldn’t have to give up…
Like dessert 😱
This is a no guilt treat you can enjoy without doing an extra mile around the block. I saw some Mini Cannoli Cups on Love Bakes Good Cakes and decided to try my own version and make them a little lighter
These mini fillo shells are so convenient, tasty and guess what? They clock in at a mere 15 calories per shell!
That means you can fill them full of good stuff, and still have a low cal treat!
Put some chocolate chips in each shell, about 8-10, and bake at 350 for 5 minutes to soften
Use a small spoon to mash them down and top with a 1/4-1/2 tsp of almond paste
They aren’t pretty at this point 😳 but don’t worry, this will get covered up
Mix the ricotta with the sugars and vanilla
Put a heaping spoonful of the fluffy cheese onto each shell
and garnish with orange zest and chopped pistachios
The combination of the vanilla cream, salty nuts, chocolate, almond and the scent of orange all in a delicate crispy crust will make you swoon, I promise!   😊
Italian Cream Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 T granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup almond paste
- 15 mini filo tart shells 1 box, defrosted
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 50 pistachio nuts
- zest from 1 orange or clementine
Instructions
- Place shells on a baking sheet and fill bottoms with chocolate chips, about 8-10 chips per shell. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes to soften chocolate. Mash down with the back of a small spoon [a baby spoon works well] then spread with 1/4-1/2 tsp almond paste.
- Mix ricotta with sugars and vanilla. Place a heaping tablespoon on top of each tart. Sprinkle with orange zest and chopped pistachios.
- Refrigerate
Notes
You can pop over and see my inspiration Love Bakes Good Cake’s recipe here
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Juicy Details
look for shelled roasted and salted pistachios, all the work is done for you!
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What a delicious little bite Jenna filled with your combo of flavors and I LOVE your MC baker too! Those little fillo shells make for quick and easy entertaining and save my bacon during the holidays. I panic when they’re out of stock at the grocery store 🙂
This definitely a keeper! I can’t wait to make this! My loves little bites! Thanks for sharing!😊🌴
Thanks! They keep well too, we had some last night after 2 days in the fridge, the shells stay surprisingly crispy because the chocolate in the bottom is like a protective coating~ enjoy!
Definitely saving this one! I have everything but the pistachios, so a dash to Publilx will take care of that.
here’s the thing, I used to love to snack on pistachios because you burned calories opening the shells 🙂 ha! Now it’s just too easy!!
Yummy, yummy! These will be great for a ladies luncheon.
Oh I wish I had one (or three) of them now:@)
Oh my these look amazing and something that I can do!!…My mother in law was Italian and she used to make these wonderful cream puffs….
You will love these, thanks Shirley!
What special little treats and the perfect size, I will love these. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen