No-Bake Citrus Ricotta Tarts with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Delicate ricotta and citrus blend into a smooth filling nestled in a crunchy almond crust, finished with a sweet honey drizzle for a refreshing dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest 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 220 calories and feeds 6, 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 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp, toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup almond flour and 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into six 3-inch tart pans to form crusts.
2. Step 2: Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set firmly.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix 1 cup ricotta cheese with 3 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the chilled tart crusts and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey over each tart and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds on top.
6. Step 6: Refrigerate the tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.