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Maltese Pastizzis with Pea and Ricotta Filling

Name: Maltese Pastizzis with Pea and Ricotta Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg, beaten; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen), cooked and drained; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cold butter, cubed; ½ cup cold water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon water

Enjoy the taste of Malta with these delicious and hearty pastizzis filled with creamy ricotta and flavorful peas.

4.6(202 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 8, 2026

Maltese Pastizzis with Pea and Ricotta Filling — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Ricotta Filling

For the Pea Mixture

For the Pastry

For Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 215 kcal
Protein: 6.6 g
Carbs: 19.6 g
Fat: 12.6 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2583 kcal
Protein: 79.3 g
Carbs: 235.6 g
Fat: 150.9 g
Fiber: 17.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup ricotta cheese	428	32.5	8.5	32.8	0
1 egg, beaten	68	5.5	0.6	4.8	0
½ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
¼ teaspoon black pepper	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.2
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen), cooked and drained	134	8.6	25	0.6	8.8
1 onion, finely chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.2	1.7
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	13.5	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25	190	2.4	7.2
½ cup cold butter, cubed	810	0.9	0.1	91.8	0
½ cup cold water	0	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 egg, beaten	68	5.5	0.6	4.8	0
1 tablespoon water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Ricotta

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper.
2
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Pea Mixture

1
Heat Olive Oil
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Cook Vegetables
Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the pea mixture cools completely before filling the pastries. Pro Tip: Blanch peas in hot water for a brighter color.

How to Make Maltese Pastizzis with Pea and Ricotta Filling

Total time: 2 h · Yields 12 servings

1
Prepare Dough
In a bowl, blend flour and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add water, mixing until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
2
Mix Filling
Mix chilled ricotta and pea mixture together gently.
3
Assemble Pastizzis
Roll out dough and cut into discs. Place a spoonful of filling on each disc, fold in half, and seal edges well.