LEMON RICOTTA TART

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For a different crust variation, substitute the same amount of gingersnaps for the vanilla wafers. Recipe courtesy of 'Everyday Food Holiday Baking'.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 dozen vanilla wafers
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a food processor, pulse vanilla wafers until finely ground, to yield 2 cups.
  • Transfer to a meduim bowl.
  • Add melted butter, using your hands to combine.
  • Press crumb midture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
  • Place pan on a baking sheet.Bake crust until lightly browned, 10-12 minues.
  • Remove from oven.
  • In a fod processor, blend ricotta, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake until filling is set and browned in spots, 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from over.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Tart is best eated the day it is made.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 8.6

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