Ricotta Parmesan Squares

Delight your taste buds with these golden, flaky Ricotta Parmesan Squares! This savory appetizer combines layers of buttery, crisp phyllo pastry with a rich, creamy filling made from ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly baked to achieve a gorgeous golden hue, these squares are scored before baking for easy serving, making them a show-stopping addition to any party platter or snack spread. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for entertaining or indulging in a gourmet treat at home. Pair these crispy delights with your favorite dipping sauce or serve them as-is for an irresistible bite-sized treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Place one phyllo pastry sheet in the prepared baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process with 3 more phyllo sheets, layering them one on top of the other, brushing each with melted butter.

Step 4

Evenly spread the ricotta-Parmesan filling over the layered phyllo sheets.

Step 5

Cover the filling with another phyllo sheet, brushing it lightly with butter. Repeat with the remaining 3 phyllo sheets, continuing to brush each layer with melted butter.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of the phyllo into squares or your desired serving sizes. This will make cutting easier after baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and allow the squares to cool for 5 minutes before slicing along the scored lines.

Step 9

Serve warm as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	552 grams (552.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1437

Total Fat 91.70g	118%
Saturated Fat 55.70g	279%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 534mg	178%
Sodium 2986mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 106.30g	39%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 59.60g	119%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1518mg	117%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 432mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 28.6%