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Italian Ricotta Almond Tart

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Italian Ricotta Almond Tart is a delicate and creamy dessert featuring a buttery crust filled with sweet ricotta cheese, ground almonds, and a hint of citrus. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, this tart is perfect for elegant gatherings or a simple treat with coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (for topping)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk and cold water, mixing until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough and press it into the prepared tart pan. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, ground almonds, sugar, eggs, almond extract, lemon zest, and honey until smooth.
  6. Pour the ricotta-almond mixture into the crust, smoothing the top.
  7. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
  8. Allow to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of Amaretto liqueur to the filling.
  • Ensure ricotta is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
  • This tart tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.

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