Lemon and Ricotta Tart

A delicious lemon tart made with puff pastry, layered with creamy ricotta, mascarpone, and candied peel, then baked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 585.3 kcals 4682 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.7 grams 381.5 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 312.6 grams
Protein 11.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
400
g
Puff Pastry
Ready-made
125
g
Caster Sugar
Separated into 100g and 25g portions
Dairy
6
piece
Free-Range Eggs
Separated
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Finely grated zest only
200
g
Candied Peel
Roughly chopped
GrainsCereals
1
1
Plain Flour
For dusting

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Roll the pastry on a floured surface to 3mm thickness and line a 25cm pastry case.
  • Mix the ricotta, mascarpone, candied peel, 100g sugar, and five egg yolks until smooth.
  • Whisk the egg whites until fluffy, then add the remaining sugar and whisk to stiff peaks.
  • Fold the egg whites into the ricotta mixture using a metal spoon and pour into the tart tin.
  • Brush the folded pastry edges with the remaining beaten egg yolk and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool for two hours and sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.