Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 lemon zest
Gently unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
1 sheet (14.1 oz) puff pastry
Cut the puff pastry into rectangles. Cut each rectangle to resemble the shape of an envelope/letter, or any shape you prefer.
1 sheet (14.1 oz) puff pastry
Place a spoonful of the ricotta filling in the center of half of the cut pastry shapes.
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Top each filled pastry with another pastry shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Pierce the top of each pastry with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
While the pastries cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired.
1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, food coloring
Once the pastries are cool, drizzle with glaze and immediately sprinkle with your favorite decorations.
sprinkles
Enjoy Valentines Love Letter Pastries warm or at room temperature. Share the love!
