“Sweet Elysium”

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (Milk, Cheese)

Ingredients

• 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
3. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly brush with butter. Fold into a triangle and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining sheets, brushing each with butter and overlapping them slightly, until all sheets are used.
4. Pour the ricotta mixture evenly over the phyllo dough layers.
5. Bake for 30 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle honey on top, then sprinkle with pistachios. Slice into 24 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Chef’s Insight

The key to creating perfect phyllo layers is to work quickly and keep the sheets covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

Notes

Be sure to let the phyllo dough thaw completely before using.