Description
A light and creamy tart filled with sweet ricotta and bursting with fresh blueberries, all tucked into a buttery, golden crust. Perfect for any season and elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 cups – forms the base for a tender tart crust
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, cold and cubed – adds richness and flaky texture to the crust
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup for crust, 1/3 cup for filling – provides sweetness throughout
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – enhances all the other flavors
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 1/2 cups – creamy and slightly tangy, the main filling component
- Eggs: 2 large – binds the filling and gives it structure
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds warm, aromatic depth
- Lemon Zest: Zest of 1 lemon – brightens and balances the flavor
- Fresh Blueberries: 1 cup – juicy, tart bursts throughout the filling
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your tart pan or line it with parchment if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the tart pan evenly. In a separate bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press the crust dough into the base and sides of the tart pan, smoothing with fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the ricotta mixture into the crust and spread evenly. Scatter the blueberries across the top, gently pressing some into the filling.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the filling is set and edges are golden. The center should jiggle slightly when shaken.
- Finishing Touches: Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature. Optionally garnish with fresh blueberries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use full-fat ricotta for a richer, creamier filling.
- Chill fully before slicing for clean edges.
- For extra shine, brush blueberries with warmed jam after baking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the crust for a cozy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg