Yorkshire Curd Tart Recipe

Name: Yorkshire Curd Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons water, cold; 2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese, well drained; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 2/3 cup currants or 2/3 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water, cold
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese, well drained
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup currants or 2/3 cup raisins

1
For crust, in a mixing bowl stir together flour and the 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in the 1/4 cup butter till crumbly.
2
Beat egg yolk with water.
3
Drizzle over flour mixture.
4
Toss with fork to mix.
5
On lightly floured surface, roll pastry to a 12 inch circle; fit into a 9 inch pie plate.
6
Trim and flute edges.
7
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or till light brown. (hint - place another plate inside crust and bake for 10 minutes, this will avoid shrinkage).
8
Meanwhile, for filling, combine ricotta cheese or cottage cheese, the 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.
9
Mix well.
10
Stir in currants or raisins.
11
Pour into prepared crust.
12
Cover edge of pie with foil; bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil.
13
Continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes more or till filling is set.
14
Cool.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Yorkshire Curd 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.

Yorkshire Curd Tart

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