In Girl Scouts our girls (grades k-4) were learning all about different countries to earn a patch. My little one chose Italy, sounds easy enough. Two things you should know, Italians cook very different to us and finding a dish that does not have tomatoes or liquer is very hard. So...we chose a dessert that she could do for her age.
Ingredients: pie shell, sugar, cinnamon, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1 pint ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, cocoa (opt).
For the cups.. roll out pie shells, cover in sugar and cinnamon. I used raw sugar for a different effect.
Using a biscuit cutter cut out small rounds and place in mini muffin cups. You can keep re-rolling out the dough till it is all used up..though my cups didn't turn out as well. Before putting them in oven, use a fork and poke the bottom of the cups. This keeps the dough from rising too much. If it does rise just poke back down and into cup shapes when you bring out of oven.
Bake 350 degrees till golden brown.
Pull out of oven and allow to cool.
While cooling make filling. In large bowl mix sugar and cheese till combined. I used the smooth ricotta cheese for a smooth textured filling. Add in chips. Refridge till ready to use, then let come to room temp.
Spoon filling into cups just before serving to keep cups crispy. Sprinkle cocoa and more powered sugar on top for garnish.
From our kitchen to yours, Mary
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