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    Home » Recipes » Tarts

    Herbed Ricotta Tart

    Published: Oct 4, 2018 · Modified: Sep 2, 2019 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    A ricotta cheese recipe that’s great for brunch, or as a side dish for lunch or dinner! Herbed Ricotta Tart combines the delicate taste of cheese and the subtlety of mixed herbs – simply delectable! 

    Overhead shot of Herbed Ricotta Tart, with some fresh basil on the side and a glass of white wine

    A no-pastry tart is always a time saver.  I rarely do it because I feel that the pastry always adds to the complexity of the pie or tart — but not this particular tart recipe.  I’ve made it several times with a savory crust, but I was not satisfied with the end product. This no-pastry route is way better for this tart recipe.

    HOW TO MAKE HERBED RICOTTA TART

    A collage of images showing the step by step process on how to make Herbed Ricotta Tart

    CAN I USE A BIGGER BAKING PAN FOR THIS RICOTTA CHEESE RECIPE?

    You can.  However, I don’t think you should use anything bigger than an 8-inch pan, unless you would adjust the quantities of the ingredients. If you don’t, you’re going to end up with a noticeably ‘thinner’ tart – unless that’s what you prefer.

    CAN I SUBSTITUTE PECORINO WITH PARMESAN IN THIS TART RECIPE?

    If you prefer parmesan over pecorino, then go ahead.  I have tried both, and to be honest, I use whatever I have on hand.  If you want that hint of nuttiness though, then by all means, go for parmesan. 🙂

    WHAT OTHER HERBS CAN I USE IN THIS RICOTTA RECIPE?

    I’ve pretty much used all kinds, EXCEPT mint.  (Dunno why, something just feels off with adding it here.)  The trick is to use only a tiny amount when it’s a strong herb — to make sure that it does not overpower the dish.

    CAN I USE A PASTRY WITH THIS TART RECIPE?

    Yep, you can do that. You might like it more than I did. If you’re going to do that though, I suggest you use a savory crust, not the buttery ones for fruit tarts.

    A closer shot of Herbed Ricotta Tart, highlighting the texture of the tart.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH HERBED RICOTTA TART?

    Something simple like tea or dry wine.  Tell you what though, I have a friend who always asks for a couple of slices of crusty bread and spreads the herbed ricotta on top – like a bruschetta. Well, whatever works, right? 😀

    FOR OTHER TART IDEAS, CHECK OUT MY TARTS COLLECTION!

    VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE HERBED RICOTTA TART

     

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    Overhead shot of Herbed Ricotta Tart, with some fresh basil on the side and a glass of white wine

    Herbed Ricotta Tart

    A savory tart recipe that’s great for brunch, or as a side dish for lunch or dinner! Herbed Ricotta Tart combines the delicate taste of cheese and the subtlety of mixed herbs – simply delectable! 
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams ricotta (about 2 cups)
    • 2 small eggs, separated
    • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped roughly
    • 1/3 cup basil, chopped roughly
    • 1 tsp rosemary, chopped roughly
    • 1 tsp thyme, chopped roughly
    • 6 tbsp pecorino cheese, grated
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
    • butter and breadcrumbs, for greasing and coating the baking pan

    Instructions

    • Drain ricotta.
    • Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F).
    • Line a 7-inch springform pan with a baking sheet. Grease the pan with butter and sprinkle some breadcrumbs, especially on the sides of the pan. Set aside.
    • In a bowl, combine drained ricotta with egg yolks. Mix.
    • Add herbs, pecorino cheese, salt and pepper. Mix.
    • On a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
    • Fold egg whites into the ricotta mixture.
    • Pour mixture into the greased baking pan. Use a spatula to even out the top of the ricotta mixture.
    • Place baking pan in the oven from 40 to 45 minutes, or until the tart has firmed up.
    • Take pan out the oven and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
    • Serve. Garnish with more herbs, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal
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