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Italian Almond & Ricotta Tart

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  • Author: ruby
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert featuring a creamy almond and ricotta filling with a hint of lemon zest, baked to perfection in a golden crust.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a tart pan.
  2. Combine the almond flour, softened butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until you obtain a creamy consistency.
  3. Add the eggs one by one, ensuring to mix thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Fold in the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared tart pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  7. Allow the tart to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

This tart can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.