Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

puff pastry

defrosted and unrolled

2 pound

strawberries

stemmed and quartered

0.33 cup

sugar

0.25 cup

sugar

1 tbsp

orange zest

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

12 unit

ricotta

1 tsp

lemon juice

0.5 tsp

vanilla

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2
~5 min

Roll out puff pastry and place in tart or pie pan.

Step 3
~5 min

Prick pastry all over with a fork.

Step 4
~5 min

Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool completely.

Step 5
~5 min

Combine strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon orange zest, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl.

Step 6
~5 min

Mix gently and set aside to macerate for 30-45 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon orange zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

Step 8
~5 min

Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until needed.

Step 9
~5 min

Drain the macerated strawberries, reserving the liquid.

Step 10
~5 min

Boil the reserved strawberry liquid to make a syrup (optional).

Step 11
~5 min

Fill the cooled tart crust with the ricotta mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Arrange the strawberries in concentric circles on top of the ricotta.

Step 13
~5 min

Brush tart with strawberry syrup (optional).

Step 14
~5 min

Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Step 15
~5 min

Cover leftover tart with foil and refrigerate.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality strawberries for the best flavor.

Make the ricotta mixture ahead of time.

For a richer flavor, use whole milk ricotta.

If the crust puffs up too much while baking, prick it with a fork again.

Brush the tart with a simple syrup made from the strawberry maceration liquid for added flavor and shine.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Ricotta mixture can be made 1 day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Light salad
Bruschetta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Israel

Cultural Significance

Often served during festive occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Shabbat
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dessert
Brunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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