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Silky Lemon Ricotta Tart

Silky Lemon Ricotta Tart (8 Elegant Reasons This Citrus Beauty Steals the Spotlight)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This lemon ricotta tart features a tender lemon crust and a creamy, lightly sweet ricotta filling with bright citrus flavor.


Ingredients

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Crust:

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp baking powder

Zest of 1 lemon

1/8 tsp salt

4 tbsp cold butter

1 egg, beaten

Filling:

15 oz whole milk ricotta

1/4 cup sugar

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp limoncello (optional)

4 large eggs


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan.

3. Prebake crust 12–15 minutes.

4. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth.

5. Pour filling into crust.

6. Bake 30–35 minutes until just set.

7. Cool and chill before slicing.

Notes

Use whole milk ricotta.

Do not overbake.

Chill for clean slices.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg