Apricot & Ricotta Torte Recipe

Name: Apricot & Ricotta Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces butter, cut into cubes; 4 ounces ground almonds; 4 ounces self-raising flour; 4 ounces superfine sugar; 1 large egg; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 2 ounces golden caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 apricots, halved and stoned (or use canned); confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

4 ounces butter, cut into cubes
4 ounces ground almonds
4 ounces self-raising flour
4 ounces superfine sugar
1 large egg
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 ounces golden caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 apricots, halved and stoned (or use canned)
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 325F
2
Tip all the ingredients for the base, except for the egg, into a food processor and blend until like breadcrumbs.
3
Add the egg and blend again to make a paste.
4
Scrape onto the base of a greased 9in loose-bottomed springform tin, spread with a spatula then bake for 25 minutes until risen and just set.
5
Meanwhile beat the ricotta in a bowl with the eggs, soured cream, sugar and vanilla, then when the base has had its 25 minutes, take it out of the oven.
6
Quickly scatter the apricots over the base and pour the cheese mixture on top.
7
Return to the oven for 50 minutes more until the mixture has set and is starting to turn golden round the edges.
8
Run a knife round the cake to release it from the sides of the tin then cool and chill.
9
You can make this a day ahead.
10
Transport the tin covered with plastic wrap or foil, then turn out and dust with confectioner's sugar when you get there.

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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: 4 ounces butter, cut into cubes, 4 ounces ground almonds, 4 ounces self-raising flour, 4 ounces superfine sugar, and more.

Yes, Apricot & Ricotta Torte 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.

Apricot & Ricotta Torte

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