Description
A comforting Italian dessert featuring a tender crust filled with smooth ricotta and toasted almonds, infused with a hint of orange zest.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until crumbly, then add the egg and knead into a dough.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and pierce the base with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, salt, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth. Pour the mixture into the tart shell.
- Top with sliced almonds and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, lightly toast almond slices before adding them to the tart. Ensure the ricotta is well-drained for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian tart, almond dessert, ricotta dessert, comfort food, family recipe