Description
A golden, crumbly tart with a creamy ricotta filling, enhanced by orange zest and toasted almonds. Perfect for weeknight desserts or special gatherings.
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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Add the egg and combine to form a dough. Press into a tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the ricotta, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth. Pour into the chilled crust.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool, then drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
For a lighter texture, consider draining whey from ricotta. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tart, ricotta, almond, dessert, Italian dessert, easy dessert, citrus dessert