Mexican Cheese Tartlets

In Mexico these tarts are both sold and consumed with panes dulces, Mexican sweetened breads that are eaten for breakfast and later in the day for merenda, the late afternoon meal. The cheese used in Mexico is requesón, which is very similar to Italian ricotta, as it is made from whey rather than milk. However, it’s usually clotted at a higher temperature, making the curds harder, and it has a higher salt content. Part-skim milk ricotta is a perfect substitute but ordin