Rhubarb and Ricotta Cheese Puff-Pastry Tartlets
- 2 pounds rhubarb, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
- Combine rhubarb and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar in large pot.
- Cook over low heat until syrup forms and rhubarb is tender but not falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
- Pour rhubarb mixture into sieve set over large bowl.
- Cover sieve and chill rhubarb and juices overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Roll out 1 pastry sheet on floured surface to 12-inch square.
- Cut into four 6-inch squares.
- Using small plate as guide, cut 6-inch round from each.
- Place rounds on ungreased baking sheet; pierce with fork.
- Bake 5 minutes; flatten with spatula.
- Bake until golden, about 10 minutes longer.
- Repeat with second pastry sheet to make 8 crusts.
- Maintain oven temperature.
- Blend ricotta and powdered sugar in bowl.
- Brush each crust with egg glaze.
- Leaving 1/2-inch plain border, spread 1/8 of cheese mixture (about 1/4 cup) on each crust.
- Bake tartlets until topping is set, about 10 minutes.
- (Can be made 1 hour ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat broiler.
- Pour rhubarb juices into small saucepan.
- Boil until reduced to thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Spread rhubarb 3/4 inch thick on rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
- Broil until top is crisp and dark brown in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Spoon rhubarb over tartlets.
- Drizzle with rhubarb syrup and serve.
rhubarb, golden brown sugar, pastry, wholemilk, powdered sugar, egg
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rhubarb-and-ricotta-cheese-puff-pastry-tartlets-105090 (may not work)