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Sin-free sweet: Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels
Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels
INGREDIENTS
12 sheets filo pastry
300g fresh low-fat ricotta
2 tablespoons brown sugar
400g can two fruits, drained
150g almond biscotti, crushed
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
Low-fat Vanilla Crème Frûche, to serve
METHOD
- Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Lightly spray 2 oven trays with oil and line with baking paper.
- Working with one sheet of filo at a time, place flat on a clean, dry surface. Spray lightly with oil. Top with a second sheet of filo and spray with oil. Repeat process until you have four layers.
- Make 2 more stacks with remaining filo following the same procedure. Cut each stack in halves, widthways.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta and sugar, blending well. Place an equal amount onto the centre of each square of filo, leaving a 2cm border. Divide fruit and biscotti between each parcel.
- Pull corners of filo together to enclose the filling, forming a money-bag shape. Arrange on prepared trays.
- Spray lightly with oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm with Frûche.
Top tips- You can use other varieties of canned fruit in this. Make sure it is well drained on paper towel.
- If you prefer, use this recipe to make 1 large strudel.
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