Almond Citrus Tart Recipe

Name: Almond Citrus Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour (sifted); ¼ cup caster sugar; 125 g butter (softened); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 egg yolks; 350 g fresh ricotta (sieved); ⅓ cup caster sugar; 3 eggs (well beaten); 1 tablespoon lemon zest; ½ cup blanched almond (finely chopped); 3 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons icing sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups plain flour (sifted)
¼ cup caster sugar
125 g butter (softened)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 egg yolks
350 g fresh ricotta (sieved)
⅓ cup caster sugar
3 eggs (well beaten)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup blanched almond (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons icing sugar

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Pastry:.
2
Combine the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
3
Make a well in the centre and add the butter, zest and egg yolks.
4
Work the flour into the ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
5
Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
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Filling:.
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Beat the ricotta and sugar with electric beaters.
8
Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
9
Stir in the zest and the chopped almonds.
10
Preheat oven to 180C(350F).
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Brush a 20cm fluted flan tin with melted butter.
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Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
13
Line the prepared tin with pastry.
14
Trim the top of the pastry by rolling over the flan tin with a rolling pin.
15
Pour the prepared filling in and smooth the top.
16
Sprinkle with the flaked almonds and bake for 55 minutes or until golden and set.
17
Cool to room temperature.
18
Remove from tin and dust the top with icing sugar.
19
Serve chilled or room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups plain flour (sifted), ¼ cup caster sugar, 125 g butter (softened), 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Almond Citrus Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Citrus Tart

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