15-oz. container whole-milk ricotta (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. table salt
3 large egg yolks
1 Tbs. finely grated orange zest
1 Tbs. orange-flavored liquer (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau) or orange juice
1 Press-In Cookie Crust, baked and cooled (I like vanilla or chocolate wafers for this tart)
Strips of orange zest or segments of blood orange, for garnish (optional)
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well blended and no lumps remain, about 3 min. Add the sugar, flour, and salt and continue beating until well blended, about 1 min. Add the egg yolks, orange zest, and orange liqueur. Beat until just incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the filling into the crust and spread the filling evenly.
Bake the tart until the filling just barely jiggles when the pan is nudged, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack. Refrigerate the tart in the pan until chilled and firm, 2 to 3 hours. Serve garnished with strips of orange zest or blood orange segments, if you like.
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 68
, pp. 53
December 1, 2004