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Tart with Ricotta and Berries

17/11/2023

With pleasure! The tart with ricotta and berries is a delicious dessert, rich in contrasting flavors between the sweetness of the cream and the tanginess of the fruit.

Ingredients

  • Shortcrust pastry:

    • 300 g of all-purpose flour
    • 150 g of cold butter, chopped
    • 120 g of powdered sugar
    • 1 whole egg and 1 yolk
    • Grated zest of 1 lemon
    • A pinch of salt

  • Filling:

    • 500 g of ricotta cheese
    • 150 g of sugar
    • 1 egg
    • Grated zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon of liquor of your choice (it could be Maraschino or another that pairs well with berries)
    • Berries to taste (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, wild strawberries, etc.)
    • Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the shortcrust pastry: in a large bowl, combine the flour and butter, and quickly work them with your fingertips to get a sandy mixture.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, pinch of salt, the whole egg, and yolk, and quickly work the dough until it forms a homogenous ball. Wrap the shortcrust pastry in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, prepare the filling: combine the ricotta with the sugar, egg, lemon zest, and your chosen liquor in a bowl until you have a smooth and homogenous mixture.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  5. Roll out the shortcrust pastry into an even layer and line a previously buttered and floured tart pan, making sure to create a high edge. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  6. Pour the ricotta mixture over the shortcrust pastry base and level it with a spatula.
  7. Evenly distribute the berries on top.
  8. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the shortcrust is golden and the ricotta is slightly firm to the touch.
  9. Let it cool completely before removing the tart from the pan.
  10. Once cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness and decoration.

Curiosity

The tart is a typical dessert of Italian patisserie and is very versatile: it can be made with different types of jam or various creams, like the ricotta in this recipe. Using fresh berries can make the dessert more luxurious, but it is also possible to use frozen fruit when not in season.

Tart with Ricotta and Berries