Win over your guests with this striking Blood Orange Ricotta Tart! Delightfully creamy ricotta filling in a buttery almond tart shell topped with caramelized blood orange slices and finished with a sweet orange syrup. This easy-to-make recipe is just perfect for any occasion!
It’s also great for a last-minute treat. Bake the almond tart shell in advance and store it for later use. Once the tart shell has cooled completely, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. On the day you plan to serve it, just caramelize the oranges and whip the ricotta filling. After that, you can follow all the assembly instructions.
To make the Blood Orange Ricotta Tart, you will need the following ingredients:
In a food processor, place 1 cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup almond meal, ½ cup quinoa flakes, ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar, and 125 g chopped unsalted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. With the motor running, add 2 egg yolks and process until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring together to form a ball. Flatten the dough ball into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
In the meantime, place 1 cup caster sugar on a tray. Press the blood orange slices into the sugar, making sure both sides are evenly crusted with the sugar coating. Arrange the slices on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake the orange slices, flipping halfway, for 15 minutes or until caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, roll the chilled dough disc to ⅛-inch thickness between 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper.
Lay the pastry into a lightly greased 14- x 4.5-inch rectangular fluted tart pan with the removable bottom. Trim the edges and prick the base in several places with a fork. Chill for 15 minutes.
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or baking weights. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the paper and weights, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the pastry is dry and golden. Remove the tart shell from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
While the tart shell cools, place 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer (or use an electric hand mixer) and whip for 4–5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Spoon the ricotta filling into the cooled tart shell and top with the caramelized blood orange slices, drizzling with the syrup from the baking sheet.
Slice and serve!
Looking for an easy dessert to round out your meal? This Blood Orange Ricotta Tart is a pretty and delicious dessert that’s simple to prepare. It’s lightly sweetened, creamy and finished with caramelized oranges. Try out this recipe and share your feedback in the comments!
I tried this Blood Orange Ricotta Tart for my husband's birthday. It was so easy to prepare, and everyone raved about the flavors. The caramelized oranges added a special touch. I felt so proud serving it at the party.
OMG, this Blood Orange Ricotta Tart is just to die for! I made it for my hubby's birthday and it was a smash hit! So easy to whip up and it looked sooo fancy. The kids even loved helping with the oranges. Will def make it again! 🍊✨
Cette tarte à l'orange sanguine est tout simplement géniale. J'ai préparé cela pour un repas de famille et tout le monde a adoré. La garniture de ricotta est si crémeuse et le goût des oranges caramélisées est incroyable. Je l'ai fait la veille et c'était tellement facile d'assembler tout le lendemain. Une grande réussite!
Simply superb tart!
Made this tart for my husband's birthday. It was a hit! The blend of flavors is just perfect, and I loved how simple it was to prepare ahead of time.
Wow!
Delicious! Made this tart for my husband's birthday, and everyone loved it. The combination of flavors is just perfect. So easy to prepare, and it looked stunning!
Delicious! I made this tart for a friend's birthday, and it was a hit. The creamy ricotta paired with the citrusy blood oranges creates a perfect balance. I baked the crust a day early, and it saved me time on the big day.
Wow!
Fácil, rápido, delicioso. Hice este tart para una cena y todos quedaron impactados por su sabor y aspecto. La combinación de ricotta y la naranja es genial. Definitivamente un favorito ahora.
OMG, this tart blew my mind! So simple but sooo delish! Family loved it!
Man, this Blood Orange Ricotta Tart is straight fire! I whipped it up for my friends during a game night, and they couldn't get enough. The creamy ricotta paired with the citrusy punch was a total hit. Even my terrible baking skills couldn’t ruin it. Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious! I made this tart for my wife's birthday, and everyone loved it. The ricotta filling was creamy, and the blood oranges added a beautiful color. Easy to whip up too! Definitely a go-to recipe for special occasions.
I made this tart for my family's get-together last weekend. Everyone loved the rich flavor of ricotta paired with the blood oranges. A showstopper for sure.
Delicious!
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