Coffee Tart with Ricotta Cream.
You should know that when I took this tart out of the oven the kitchen smelled amazing! I made a coffee shortcrust pastry with an intense aroma and paired it with a very simple ricotta cream: I won’t tell you how these flavors marry, absolute perfection. It’s the ideal solution for those looking for a refined yet simple dessert, perfect for morning breakfast or to beautifully finish a dinner.
Come with me and let’s start baking.
Enjoy the recipe, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 50 Minutes
- Cooking time: 35 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for the coffee tart with ricotta cream
- 2 3/4 cups type 00 flour (all-purpose)
- 1 oz coffee
- 6 1/2 tbsp unrefined cane brown sugar (or granulated)
- 2 eggs
- 6 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (neutral)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 2/3 cups sheep ricotta
- 1 1/6 cups powdered sugar (confectioners')
Tools
- 1 Tart pan 10 1/4 in
Steps for the coffee tart with ricotta cream
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar.
Add the oil and the coffee. Mix well.
Start adding, little by little, the sifted flour and the baking powder.
Work the dough until you form a homogeneous ball; you may need to add a bit more flour — the dough should be soft and workable (not sticky).Roll out the dough ball on a lightly floured surface.
Place it inside a well-buttered and floured pan, trimming the edges neatly, and prick the bottom with a fork.
Prepare the well-drained ricotta by working it with the powdered sugar: you can use a whisk by hand or, if you prefer a creamier texture, an electric mixer.
Once ready, spread it inside the base and level it well.With the leftover dough, create strips and place them on top. Bake at 356°F for 35 minutes in a conventional (static) oven.
Once baked, let it cool completely and enjoy with great satisfaction.
Storage
The tart keeps in the refrigerator for 2–3 days under a glass dome. It’s even better the next day because the coffee and ricotta flavors have time to meld perfectly.
