English Mushroom, Chard and Ricotta Cornish Pasties

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17
English Mushroom, Chard and Ricotta Cornish Pasties for a hearty lunch
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup ice cold water
1 1/2 cups swiss chard ( washed , picked and shredded )
2 1/2 cups mixed mushrooms , chopped
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 1/2 garlic cloves , minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 cup ricotta cheese
splash olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
680
Sugar
3g
Fat
43g
The English Mushroom, Chard and Ricotta Cornish Pasties are a savory pastry dish popular in Cornwall, England. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is easy to eat on-the-go. Pasties were traditionally made as a way for miners to carry a complete meal with them to work that would stay fresh throughout the day. This recipe is a modern take on the classic Cornish pasty, using mushrooms, chard, and ricotta cheese for the filling. The dish is perfect for lunch or as an afternoon snack.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Cut in the shortening and butter and mix until crumbly. Add ice-cold water to make a dough. Knead and chill for 30 minutes.
2.In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil. Add garlic, thyme, fennel seed, nutmeg, swiss chard, and mixed mushrooms. Cook until tender. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese.
3.Preheat oven to 375F. Roll dough into circles. Divide mixture among circles, fold over, crimp, and bake on a greased baking sheet until golden brown.

PROS

The English Mushroom, Chard and Ricotta Cornish Pasties are delicious, hearty, and satisfying hand-held meals.

The mixture of mushrooms, chard, and ricotta is a unique and flavorful combination, and the pastry is crispy and flaky.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the pastry and cheese.

It can also be time-consuming to prepare, as the dough needs to be chilled and the filling requires sautéing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The English Mushroom, Chard and Ricotta Cornish Pasties are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, thanks to the addition of swiss chard and mixed mushrooms.
The dish is also a great option for vegetarians, as it is meat-free.

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