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Sbriciolata with Ricotta and Jam

17/11/2023

The sbriciolata with ricotta and jam is a wonderful dessert that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the sweetness of jam, all wrapped in a crispy and crumbly shortcrust pastry. Here is the recipe to make it.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of type 00 flour
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 150 g of cold butter from the fridge
  • 1 egg
  • 1 yolk
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder for desserts
  • Zest of 1 grated lemon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 500 g of ricotta
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • Jam to taste (about 300 g)
  • Vanillin or vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the cold butter, cut into cubes, and work it with the flour until the mixture becomes sandy.
  3. Add the egg, the yolk, and the grated lemon zest, and mix everything without overworking to keep the mixture crumbly.
  4. Divide the mixture into two parts and wrap one half in cling film and put it in the fridge.
  5. In another bowl, work the ricotta with the powdered sugar until it becomes creamy. Add vanillin or vanilla extract for flavoring.
  6. Butter and flour a springform pan (about 24 cm in diameter).
  7. Take the non-refrigerated crumbly shortcrust pastry and create a base layer in the bottom of the pan, pressing down lightly.
  8. Pour the ricotta over this layer, leveling it well, and then spread an even layer of jam.
  9. Take the shortcrust pastry mixture out of the fridge and crumble it over the filling, covering it completely.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface is golden.
  11. Allow the sbriciolata to cool completely before removing it from the pan and serving.

Curiosity

The sbriciolata can be considered a variant of the classic tart, and its name comes from the characteristic “crumbled” topping. While the dough of a tart is usually worked until it becomes smooth and compact, the dough of a sbriciolata is left more “rustic” to create the crumbled effect on the surface. If you don’t have jam, you can also experiment with chocolate cream or salted caramel for a different twist.

Sbriciolata with Ricotta and Jam