TORTA FRUTTI DI BOSCO WITH RICOTTA WHIPPED CREAM

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I saw this on a local news station as an Olympic Dessert special saluting Italy, but wanted to wait until I made it before posting. Very quick and easy and extremely good with or without the Ricotta cream. Makes a colorful presentation!!!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT20m

Yield 1 tart

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups sugar
8 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
4 1/2 cups blackberries or 4 1/2 cups strawberries
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spray an 11 inch removable bottomed tart pan with cooking spray.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, and continue mixing until smooth.
  • Add lemon zest and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
  • Fold flour into mixture until just blended.
  • Pour mixture into tart pan and spread evenly.
  • Top with 3 cups of mix berries (reserve remaining berries for topping).
  • Lightly press fruit into mixture.
  • Place in oven and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add ricotta mixture and continue to whip until smooth.
  • Dust cake with powdered sugar and top with remaining fruit.
  • Serve with ricotta whipped cream.

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