Description
A delightful tart combining creamy ricotta and crunchy almonds with a hint of orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
- Add the egg and knead into a smooth dough; press into a tart pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together ricotta, sugar, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the ricotta mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set; cool before drizzling with melted chocolate.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use a plant-based ricotta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tart, dessert, Italian, ricotta, almonds, orange, baking