Description
This Heirloom Carrot and Whipped Ricotta Tart is a delicious blend of creamy ricotta cheese and sweet heirloom carrots, topped with a vibrant pesto. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, this dish combines textures and flavors for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet refrigerated pastry dough
- 15 ounces Galbani® Ricotta Cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 heirloom carrots
- For the Pesto:
- 1/2 cup peas (thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Crushed pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Pastry Dough: Spread the refrigerated pastry dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake partially for 12 minutes.
- Make Whipped Ricotta: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, olive oil, honey, and salt. Use an electric hand mixer (or food processor) to whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare Carrots: Shred the heirloom carrots using a peeler or mandolin.
- Assemble the Tart: Remove the partially baked pastry dough from the oven. Spread the whipped ricotta evenly over the dough and top with the shredded carrots. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake Again: Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
- Make Pesto: While the tart is baking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine peas, olive oil, salt, basil, mint, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until mostly smooth (about 20-30 seconds).
- Finish the Tart: Once the tart is done baking, remove it from the oven and top with the fresh pesto. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the tart and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add more olive oil to the whipped ricotta.
- Use seasonal heirloom carrots for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg