Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to hot, 200°C Lightly grease and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2.In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat ricotta and half the sugar until smooth.
3.In a bowl, combine cherries and pears. Stir through remaining sugar, cornflour and nutmeg.
4.Working with one sheet of filo at a time (keep remaining covered to prevent it from drying out). Place flat on a clean, dry surface. Brush with butter. Top with a second sheet of filo. Brush with butter. Repeat process using remaining filo and butter.
5.Spoon ricotta mixture lengthways along the centre of filo, leaving a 5cm border. Top evenly with cherry mixture.
6.Fold short sides in, then roll up from the long side firmly to enclose filling. Place on baking tray. Brush all over with butter. Sprinkle with raw sugar.
7.Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Slice and serve immediately with a dollop of thickened cream.
Use cream cheese in place of ricotta, if preferred.
Note
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