Crostata Di Ricotta E Mandorle | Ricotta Almond Tart | Italian Dessert | Easy Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while mascarpone offers a similar creamy texture.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is a gluten-free option, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative, while margarine can be less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.

Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides.

In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, almond flour, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and almond extract until smooth.

Spread the ricotta mixture over the crust evenly.

Sprinkle almond slices on top of the ricotta filling.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

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