Simple Italian Ricotta Crostata
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Simple Italian Ricotta Crostata
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This simple Italian ricotta crostata is made with an easy olive oil shortcut pastry, a layer of sweet jam and a creamy ricotta filling!
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Ingredients
- 1 olive oil pie crust
FILLING
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup sugar (granulated or fine)
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
EXTRAS
- ½ cup strawberry jam (or jam of choice)
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Olive oil pie crust. Chill for one hour.
- Pre-heat oven 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray an 8 inch crostata pan or pie plate.
- In a large bowl beat together the ricotta, yolk and sugar, add the zest and salt and beat to combine.
- Remove the dough from fridge and knead it a couple of times to soften it up again on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/8″ thickness circle.
- Transfer and fit the circle into the prepared pie plate. Trim the plate of any extra dough. Prick the dough with the tongs of a fork, then spread the pastry shell with the jam, top with the ricotta filling.
- With the extra dough make strips to create a lattice finish. Brush the top lightly with milk or the lightly beaten egg white, bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- For room temperature remove from the fridge approximately 30 minutes before using.
- Store leftover Italian ricotta crostata covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze leftovers as well. Wrap slices in plastic wrap and then in foil and store for up to a month in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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