Desserts

Orange Ricotta Tart with Chocolate Ganache

December 19, 2014

Ultra creamy, orange infused ricotta cheese topped with a rich chocolate ganache. All on top of a buttery, flaky pie crust.

For the crust:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbs sugar
? tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking soda
For the filling:
1 cup ricotta cheese, room temperature
2 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
3 Tbs sugar
? tsp salt
¼ tsp orange extract
1 Tbs orange zest
4 Tbs all-purpose flour
For the ganache
¼ cup plus 2 Tbs heavy cream
2 Tbs light corn syrup
4 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped fine

Make the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, until fluffy. Stir in the salt and vanilla. Add the egg, beat until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda....
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Nutritions

Calories
562

Sodium
195mg
8% DV

Fat
33g
51% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 20g 101%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 14%

Monosaturated Fat 10g 67%

Cholesterol 83mg 28%

Sodium 195mg 8%

Potassium 165mg 4%

Protein 9g 19%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 22g 44%

Vitamin A 1283IU 25%

Vitamin B6 0.31000000000000005mg 15%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 132mg 13%

Iron 2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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