Baked Honey-Orange Ricotta and Almond Tart

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A subtly sweet ricotta tart infused with fresh orange zest and honey, baked on a buttery almond crust for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, ground almonds, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 6 tbsp, cold and diced unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tsp, finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup ground almonds, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 6 tbsp cold diced unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add 1 egg yolk and 2 tbsp cold water, mixing gently until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into pan, trimming edges. Prick bottom with a fork.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tsp finely grated orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour ricotta mixture into prepared crust and bake for 35-40 minutes until filling is set and edges are golden.
6. Step 6: Let tart cool completely before slicing. Drizzle extra honey if desired before serving.