Phyllo Fantasy

from Family Circle

Phyllo Fantasy
Servings: 8 Prep 10 mins Bake 400°F 8 mins per batch

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar
  • 8 phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
  • 8 small canned pear halves, drained and patted dry

Make It

1. Puree thawed raspberries in blender. Strain through sieve over a bowl; discard seeds. Cover liquid.

2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese and 4 teaspoons cinnamon sugar.

3. Place phyllo on work surface. Cover with damp cloth. Remove 1 sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar. Cut in half crosswise. Stack halves at slight angle. Place pear, cut side up, in center; spoon 1 tablespoon ricotta on top. Fold phyllo up around pear; pinch at top. Coat packet with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet. Make 3 more packets.

4. Bake in 400 degree F oven 8 minutes, until phyllo begins to brown. Make 4 more phyllo packets and bake. Serve warm in pool of raspberry sauce. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 196, Fat, total (g): 3, chol. (mg): 8, sat. fat (g): 2, carb. (g): 40, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 4, sodium (mg): 109, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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