Traditional Sweet and Savory Finnish Christmas Pastries “Joulutortut”

INGREDIENTS

• • Sesame seeds, toasted, for the top
• • 1large egg yolk
• • 4 (5by 5-inches) Puff pastry squares
• • 1 large egg yolk mixed with some water, for egg wash
• • Pinch of coarse salt
• • 1/2 cup Plum Jam
• • 1/2 cup good quality feta (Greek or French)
• • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, diced
• • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper
• • 1/3 cup fine ground walnuts
• • 4 scallions, only the green part, chopped
• • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting the tops
• • 2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest
• • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta, drained