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The Magic of the Italian Almond and Ricotta Tart


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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Une tarte italienne élégante à base de ricotta crémeuse et d’amandes, sur une pâte sablée parfumée au citron. Un dessert raffiné et authentique.


Ingredients

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  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 125g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Lemon zest
  • 500g fresh whole milk ricotta (drained)
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 50g sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour and cold butter until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  2. Add sugar, lemon zest, and egg yolks, then pulse until dough forms.
  3. Wrap dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Whisk drained ricotta with powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in almond extract.
  6. Fold in half of the sliced almonds.
  7. Roll out dough and place into a tart pan.
  8. Pour in ricotta filling and spread evenly.
  9. Top with remaining sliced almonds.
  10. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.

Notes

Always chill the dough to prevent shrinking. Drain ricotta well for a firm and creamy filling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg