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Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata

Enjoy plums in all their glory as their season is still well underway – this Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata is just the simple dessert you need to bake this week! 

Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata recipe

Whenever I’m looking for a simple dessert to bake up – whether it’s because I’m craving something sweet or have friends coming over and need a quick sweet treat, crostatas are the number one thing that come to mind. Because of how quickly the dough comes together and how easy it is to find a filling in whatever you have in your pantry and fridge, it’s a quick dessert for those looking to satisfy that need.

Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata recipe

This Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata resulted from just that – I had invited a friend over for dinner this summer and wanted to end on a sweet note. I found some overripe plums in the fruit drawer of the refrigerator, a half empty container of ricotta, and a random bag of pistachios deep in my baking cabinet.

Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata recipe

It’s incredibly easy to make, the dough comes together quickly in the food processor, and you can make the filling with whatever fruit you have laying around. Plums, apricots, apples, pears – pretty much any fruit works!

Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata recipe

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Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata
Author: Marnely Murray
Recipe type: Dessert
Prep time:  30 mins
Cook time:  30 mins
Total time:  1 hour
Serves: 6 servings
 
This Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata is a quick and easy dessert that when served with a dollop of whipped cream, looks impressive and delicious!
Ingredients
for the dough:
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled
  • ¼ cup ice cold water
for the filling:
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract
  • ¼-1/2 cup pistachios
  • 4-8 plums, depending on size, pitted and sliced
  • 1 egg, for egg wash
  • extra pistachios for the top
Instructions
  1. To make the dough, plus all the ingredients while drizzling in the ice water, in a food processor until it comes together. Place in bowl and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375F and sprinkle a baking tray with cornmeal. In the same food processor, grind the pistachios for the filling and then blend with ricotta and extract to form a nutty paste.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floored surface and spread the ricotta/nut paste at the bottom, in a circle about 5 inches wide. Layer the sliced plums around, tuck the galette over, and sprinkle a few more pistachios on top. Slide on to the baking tray, brush an egg wash over the dough, and bake until golden brown round the edges, about 30 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed pistachios.
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Plum Pistachio Ricotta Crostata recipe

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  1. LIZZY says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:15 am

    Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!! Delicious cooked cake! There`s never a mistake with you , it`s always perfect!

    Reply
  2. Olga @ MangoTomato says

    March 18, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    You know what this will be AMAZING with!? MANGOES 🙂

    Reply

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