Simple Italian Ricotta Crostata

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Chilling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    257 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Simple Italian Ricotta Crostata

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

Servings
  • 1 pie crust made with olive oil

FILLING

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • cup sugar granulated or fine
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt

EXTRAS

  • ½ cup jam strawberry or jam of choice
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Olive oil pie crust. Chill for one hour.
  2. Pre-heat oven 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray an 8 inch crostata pan or pie plate.
  3. In a large bowl beat together the ricotta, yolk and sugar, add the zest and salt and beat to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 
  6. 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 (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%)

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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