Use Pizza Dough Recipe HERE
Suggested fillings
Sun-dried tomato pesto, roasted red, yellow and green capsicum, marinated eggplant
sliced Mushroom, Anchovy Fillets, Prawns, Prosciutto, Sliced Salami, Ham, Bacon, Turkey or
Grated Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan Or Sliced Camembert, Brie Or Fetta.
Or Any Pizza Filling::
Ricotta Cheese Is The Main Ingredient Used In Calzones.
If you do NOT like Ricotta Cheese you can substitute it with any substitute in the list below.
Hand Shaping Procedure
Divide dough into 8 equal Roll each piece into a circle 15cm across.
Cover half of each circle with selected fillings, leaving a rim around the edges.
Brush edges with water, then fold the uncovered half over the covered half and seal the edges.
Place onto lightly greased baking tray. Use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the top of each calzone.
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C – 250°C for 15-20 minutes or until cooked
Consideration Before Using Substitution for Ricotta Cheese.
What Can I Use In Place Of Ricotta Cheese? 15 Amazing Options.
1 Cottage Cheese {OK}
2 Greek Yogurt
3 Cream Cheese {OK}
4 Sour Cream {Sour Cream Might Curdle In Heat}
5 Crème Fraiche {OK} {Use Crème Fraiche instead of Sour Cream as they are the same or similar but does not curdle}.
6 Silken or Firm Tofu {Soy Bean}
7 Fresh Goat Cheese
8 Mascarpone {Similar to Cream Cheese} {YUK}
9 Queso Fresco {Similar To Feta}
10 Other Italian Cheeses
11 Feta Cheese {YUK: TO SALTY}
12 Fromage Blanc
13 Buttermilk Cheese
14 Clabber Cream
15 Pot Cheese
Consideration Before Using Substitution for Ricotta Cheese.
Who doesn’t want a swap that plays nicely with the dish’s style and won’t throw off other ingredients?
So, when subbing in for Ricotta cheese, think about the cheese’s fat levels, texture, and flavor. Those Ricotta cheese replacements might bring varying thicknesses or stronger tastes that shake up your sweet recipe!
And do not forget to observe how they handle heat. Some types of cheese, such as burrata, brie, or camembert, might not do well on the stove top or during long baking.
