Sweet Farro Tart Recipe

Name: Sweet Farro Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 egg yolks, at room temperature; 2 Tbs. sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 2 cups cooked farro, cooled; 1 cup milk; 1 cup low-fat or whole milk ricotta; ⅔ cup sugar; 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour; Pinch salt; 2 large eggs, separated; Grated zest 1 lemon, optional; 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, optional; 1/2 cup plumped golden raisins, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 cups cooked farro, cooled
1 cup milk
1 cup low-fat or whole milk ricotta
⅔ cup sugar
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
2 large eggs, separated
Grated zest 1 lemon, optional
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup plumped golden raisins, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
To make crust: In bowl of food processor, or with your fingertips, combine flour and butter until crumbly.
3
Press half pastry onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan so its very thin.
4
Snap on side of pan, and press remaining dough up sides as thinly as possible.
5
To make filling: Combine farro, milk, ricotta, sugar, flour, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, nutmeg and raisins, if using, in bowl.
6
Beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese mixture.
7
Spoon into crust.
8
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until almost set.
9
It sets up as it cools.
10
Separate eggs, reserving whites for filling, and add sugar, egg yolks and lemon zest, and pulse until mixture combines well.
11
It will not form ball as dough too soft and rich.

1090

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 egg yolks, at room temperature, 2 Tbs. sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Farro 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.

Sweet Farro Tart

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