For The Crust
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 4 tbsp Buttervery cold
- 2 tbsp Vegetable shortening
- 5 tbsp Waterice water
For The Filling
- 1 cup Ricotta cheesefull fat
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp Sugardivided
- 2 tsp Vanilla extractdivided
- 1½ pints Sweet Cherriesfresh, pitted pinch
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Eggsbeaten
- 1 tbsp Raw sugaroptional
Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata
Have you ever heard of a Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata? Well, let me introduce you! With the abundance of cherries in season, I have tried to compile a list of different recipe ideas for what to do with all these fresh cherries and this is one of them. A pastry crust filled with a vanilla flavored ricotta cheese and topped with fresh cherries and juices.
To make Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata
1 | Combine dry ingredients | 1 |
2 | Add butter and shortening | 2 |
3 | Add water | 2 |
4 | Chill | 30 |
5 | Combine ricotta mixture | 1 |
6 | Combine cherries mixture | 1 |
7 | Preheat oven | |
8 | Assemble tart | 5 |
Once chilled, remove and roll the dough into a rough 16x10-inch oval and then transfer to a baking sheet. Spread an even layer of ricotta cheese and top with cherries and all their juices, leaving a 2-3-inch border around the edges. Gather the edges and fold them up, brush the crust with some beaten egg and sprinkle 1 tablespoon raw sugar. | ||
9 | Bake | 30 |
10 | Serve | |