Ricotta lime tart – creamy ricotta meets crunchy almonds and refreshing lime in this light tart, perfect for spring-summer dinner parties.
This post is brought to you in partnership with Sargento.
I’ve been working with Sargento for a couple of months now and although I love all kinds of cheese I must say if I have to pick one it’s their creamy ricotta cheese. Not only I could eat it with the spoon straight from the container with some fresh fruit on the side but it’s so easy to add to desserts making them creamy and light.
I have made cheesecake, cake, cookies and even empanadas using this versatile cheese. I love trying new combos and figuring out what pairs well with ricotta.
I’ve had citrus and ricotta on my mind for sometime now and it just happened that a while back I had some limes just begging to be used. With just a few days till our trip to Disney World I had to think fast what to do with them. I remembered reading this ricotta cake while browsing Pinterest. Ricotta, lime and almonds – it sounded tempting, tempting enough to give it a try.
Now let me tell you I have made it twice in the same week. I got so many great reviews from my family and friends I had to make it again.
To make the tart is really easy. First you make the crust, which takes less than 2 minutes in the food processor. With your fingers press the crust evenly on the bottom and the sides of a 11″ tart pan.
For the filling you all you have to do is combine the cheese with the sugar, add the eggs and ground almonds, stir in the grated lime zest and pour into the crust. Bake, chill and enjoy!
The tart may look like a cheesecake but the texture is different. The ground almonds add texture, making the tart not as creamy as a cheesecake and the lime zest makes it light and refreshing. Once out of the oven the tart is slightly puffed but once it starts to cool down it collapses and it might even have a small crack or two.
You can sprinkle some sliced almonds on top but I found it a lot harder to slice it so the second time I just sprinkled some powder sugar.
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Sending love your way,
Roxana
*Discosure : This post is sponsored by Sargento. Opinions are all mine.
Wow this tart looks amazing…what a perfect dessert for summer!
Looks amazing. I agree with you about ricotta and a spoon!
Beautiful tart, Roxana! I love creamy ricotta too. Pinning!
Roxana, this is so beautiful! Love the flavors and baked goods with ricotta! Going on my tart love pin board right now! Happy Memorial Day!! xox
This may be the most wonderfully perfect thing I’ve ever seen! Ever ;}
Your tart looks like a piece of art. It is almost too beautiful to eat, but I would definitely dig in after admiring it.
Light and refreshing with lime and ricotta? I’m there! Definitely, the perfect tart for summer. Love the idea of a simple sprinkling of powdered sugar for a soft, decorative touch. Pinning at Pinterest! And…have a happy and meaningful Memorial Day, Roxy! xo
G’day! ABSOLUTELY gorgeous photo, TRUE!
Love the recipe and want a slice now too!
Cheers! Joanne
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I love the ricotta and lime pairing, the filling looks luscious!
I love ricotta in tarts, so light and delicious!
We could even call this a low fat treat 😉 I signed up on your FB page for the next chocolate party, I can’t wait to find out what the matching ingredient is. 🙂
Julie
Beautiful, just beautiful. Love baking with ricotta!
Roxana this is simply gorgeous! I love the recipe and am enchanted by the visual of the tart. so whimsical. You are a true artist!
Geez….the tart looks too pretty to eat!
Never fear, if I’m baking it I’m eating it! LOL!
The recipe sounds so easy-peasy, right up my alley.
I like lime in desserts so this recipe will be a keeper for sure.
I thank you and my waistline thanks you! 🙂
I can eat ricotta cheese with a spoon as well. So good. And in tart is even better, hahaha. Your tart looks cute.
Oh my Roxana, this tart is exquisite! Love the lime flavor and those beautiful swirls of sugar on top!
Roxana, that tart is so gorgeous. I love the use of ricotta like this! Simply delicious.
I would have never thought to use ricotta to make a tart – what a gorgeous dessert!
Dazzling dessert! Looks like a dessert from the finest restaurant. May I order a slice?
Oh my worrrrd, this looks amazing!! Ricotta and citrus… WHOA!! And I love what you did with the powdered sugar – brilliant!
This tart is so summery and absolutely stunning, Roxana!
now not only does that tart look incredibly delicious but it looks incredibly beautiful. the design, the color everything is perfect
I love lime desserts and this tart looks amazing! I love the addition of almonds to the mix! Yummy 🙂
Oh, how I love lime desserts! And your tart is just exquisite, Roxana!
Just perfect!
PLEASE …… where, oh where, did you get the doily you used for the powdered sugar template on top of the tart. That is just WONDERFUL! Can NOT wait to make this!!!!
Hi Stephanie,
If I remember right I got it from Michaels.
It’s one of the four cake stencils from Wilton http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=417-148
Roxana
DUH! I should have been able to figure that out… Thanks so much for the quick response. LOVE your blog AND your recipes!
Stef
This is one of the most beautiful tarts that I have ever seen! The flavor must be amazing as well! Roxana, could you please share this on the FB group “Italian Cuisine, Culture and Travel”? I would love to have you in the group!!!
xo
Roz
This tart looks so beautiful! I just love how you’ve decorated it with icing sugar. So pretty!
Also, (totally not tart related) but I’ve been trying to figure out lately how to encourage visitors to sign up to my rss feed. Such a great idea to add your form right to your posts. 🙂
it looks so inviting. I love the way you decorated it.