Cherry and ricotta crostata - Stefano Faita

Name: Cherry and ricotta crostata - Stefano Faita
Ingredients: 225 g (1¾ cups) “00″ flour (or all-purpose flour); 125 ml (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened and cut into small cubes; 150 ml (⅔ cup) sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 lemon, zest; Pinch of salt; 60 ml (4 tbsp) sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 medium-sized orange, juice and zest; 30 ml (2 tbsp) orange liquor of your choice (optional, to replace the orange juice); 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk ricotta; 280 ml (1 jar) sour cherry jam; Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional); Amarena cherries, for garnish (optional)

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Part cheesecake, part pie, this fruity, smooth crostata made with ricotta and cherries is entirely irresistible.

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Ingredients

225 g (1¾ cups) “00″ flour (or all-purpose flour)
125 ml (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened and cut into small cubes
150 ml (⅔ cup) sugar
3 egg yolks
1 lemon, zest
Pinch of salt
60 ml (4 tbsp) sugar
2 egg yolks
1 medium-sized orange, juice and zest
30 ml (2 tbsp) orange liquor of your choice (optional, to replace the orange juice)
500 ml (2 cups) whole milk ricotta
280 ml (1 jar) sour cherry jam
Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Amarena cherries, for garnish (optional)