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How to Make Savory Ricotta Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Delicious and versatile, savory ricotta tart is a wonderful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or appetizer. This recipe combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with a flaky and buttery crust, creating a delightful flavor and texture combination that is sure to please even the most discerning palates.

Even though it may sound fancy, making a savory ricotta tart is actually quite simple and requires only a handful of ingredients. With a little bit of effort, you...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (Optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 tart

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Brush 1 tablespoon oil over the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano; cook and stir until toasted and golden brown, about 1 minute. Spread mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl until pale yellow, thick, and frothy. Stir in basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Whisk in ricotta cheese and 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into the pan and spread over bread crumbs. Gently tap the pan against a work surface to settle ricotta layer. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano over top and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes. Run a paring knife around the side to loosen the sides. Cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Unlatch and remove the ring.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place a wire rack onto baking sheet; place tart onto the rack.
  • Broil under the preheated broiler until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into six pieces to serve.

    • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 372mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg

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    Savory recipes