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Ricotta Tart and Prosecco: A Perfect Pairing

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Prosecco is one of our favorite Italian wines. While it does not carry the same weight or reputation as the great Italian wines, it does not aim to: it is simple, refreshing, and when made properly, a perfectly delightful wine. Learn more about the wines of the Veneto. In the Land of Prosecco Like many sparklers, it pairs well with most foods, from Venice’s famous “cichetti” appetizers, to cheese, pastas, seafood, and of course desserts. And it is also frequently used to make the Veneto’s famed “spritz” cocktails, which you are sure to consume often during a culinary vacation in the Veneto. We offer a lovely 4-night itinerary at an exquisite property in the land where Prosecco is made, at the food of the Alps in the north of the Veneto region. Our partners there shared this delectable recipe for Torta alla ricotta, which pairs wonderfully with a good Prosecco. Try it for your special someone this Valentine’s Day, or for any special occasion.

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Recipe for Torta alla Ricotta (Ricotta Tart)

  • icon for prep time 15 minutes
  • icon for servings 12 servings
  • icon for cooking method Bake
  • icon for cool time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • Ingredients for the crust:
  • 100 gr (7 T) butter, room temperature
  • 120 gr (1/2 c) suguar
  • 320 gr (2 c) flour (preferably “00”)
  • 1 egg
  • 5 gr (1 tsp) baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • water
  • Ingredients for the filling:
  • 50 gr (barely 1/4 oz) sugar
  • 50 gr (heaping 1/3 oz) whole almonds (with the skin)
  • 150 gr (5 1/3 oz) Amaretti cookies (enough to make 1 1/4 c ground cookie crumbs)
  • 250 gr (9 oz) fresh ricotta cheese (find out how to make your own ricotta)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix the crust ingredients by hand or in food processor to form a crumbly dough. Add up to 1/4 c water, if necessary, to help the dough come together. Press 2/3 of the dough into a tart pan, using your fingers to press it into the pan. Set aside the remaining dough.
  2. Pulse the sugar, almonds, and Amaretti cookies in a food processor until fine, then mix in with the egg and ricotta until creamy.
  3. Pour the filling over the base, crumble the remaining dough over the top (or roll/shape into strips or shapes).
  4. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350F. Cool completely before serving. Interested in learning more about this beautiful and unspoiled part of Italy, or about its amazing food and wine?
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