Description
A simple yet elegant tart combining creamy ricotta and toasted almonds, brightened with orange zest, perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and press into a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta, granulated sugar, eggs, orange zest, and almond extract until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and sprinkle sliced almonds on top, pressing them in gently.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden.
- Let cool, then drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
Let the tart cool gradually on a wire rack. It keeps well in the refrigerator and flavors improve overnight. For best texture, reheat gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg