Cream and Ricotta Tart.. crumbly and delicate😊

A very easy dessert but with a delicate flavor. Each bite is an explosion of tastes: the sweetness of the ricotta cream perfectly matches the lightness and crispiness of the shortcrust pastry, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Perfect as a dessert for a special dinner or as a snack.. this tart will win the heart of anyone who tastes it.😊

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 6 tbsps butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • lemon zest to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup rice starch
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • lemon zest to taste

Tools

  • Oven Electrolux oven

Steps

  • Place the flour in a mound, add the sugar, eggs, butter, and grated lemon zest.

  • Knead quickly

  • Form a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  • In the meantime, prepare the cream by combining the egg yolks with the sugar

  • Stir until you obtain a creamy consistency

  • Add the rice starch and mix.

  • Heat the milk with the lemon zest

  • Add the egg cream and stir.

  • Let it cool

  • Add the ricotta to the cream

  • Roll out the shortcrust pastry in a buttered pan

  • Add the cream

  • Knead the leftover dough, roll it out, and cut it into strips

  • With a little water, wet the dough to help the strips adhere

  • Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shapes and, using a bit of water, make them stick to the strips.

  • Bake in the oven at 356°F for 30 minutes

  • Enjoy!💓

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