Dolci natalizi con ricotta

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in calories, but may alter texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories but may affect sweetness.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: whole eggs

Aquafaba can substitute for egg whites in vegan recipes.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is less expensive but less aromatic.

Prepare the short pastry by mixing flour, butter, sugar, egg, baking powder, and salt.

Roll out the pastry and line a tart pan with it.

Spread cherry jam over the pastry base.

In a bowl, mix ricotta with additional sugar and spread it over the jam.

Top with dried fruits, pistachios, pecans, and sliced almonds.

Bake until golden brown.

For the ricotta cake, prepare the short pastry as before.

Mix ricotta with orange juice, raisins, and sugar for the filling.

Pour the filling into the pastry and bake until set.

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