Crostata alle Ciliegie con Ripieno Cremoso di Mandorle e Ricotta

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen cherries are often more affordable and available year-round.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Prepare the filling by mixing ricotta, sugar, egg yolks, almond granella, and vanilla extract until smooth.

For the pasta frolla, combine flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks, salt, and optional citrus zest to form a dough.

Roll out the pasta frolla and line a tart pan.

Fill the tart shell with the ricotta filling.

Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is set.

Cooking Techniques

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