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Italian Pistachio Ricotta Crostata
This Italian Pistachio Ricotta Crostata is creamy and delicious. A ricotta cheese filling & pistachios makes it the perfect dessert!
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 crostata recipe
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (room temperature) (250 grams)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons whole/whipping/heavy cream
- 6-7 tablespoons chopped pistachios (divided)*
*If you can't find coarsely chopped pistachios then you can chop your own, using a sharp knife or food processor. Instructions in the post.
Instructions
- Prepare the Crostata Dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling make the ricotta filling. In a medium - large bowl beat until smooth the ricotta, vanilla, egg, sugar and cream, fold in the 4 tablespoons of the coarsely chopped pistachios.
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PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch (20-22 cm) pie plate.
- Remove the dough from fridge and knead the dough a couple of times to soften it up, divide the dough into 2 parts, place one part on a floured flat surface. Roll out to 1/8″ thickness round circle. Be sure to lightly flour the rolling pin also.
- Transfer the dough circle to the prepared pie plate, trim the dish of any extra dough. Prick the dough with the tongs of a fork, then sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the chopped pistachios on top. Spread the Ricotta cream mixture evenly over the nuts.
- Roll out the 2nd part and cut to make 10 strips to create a lattice finish. Place 5 of the strips across the pie and the other 5 over in a criss cross form (see photos).
- Brush the top of the crostata lightly with milk and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden. Let cool before enjoying.
Notes
- To make it even more delicious, once the crostata has cooled, refrigerate for an hour or 2 before serving. This crostata is even better the day after!
- For room temperature remove from the fridge about 45-60 minutes before using.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
207IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 207IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.