# Ricotta and Lemon Crostata

Recipe by [Inès Lambert](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ineslambert)

A classic Italian ricotta and lemon crostata with a crisp pastry base and a smooth, citrus-scented filling.

Servings: 8 · Prep 30 min · Cook 40 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 400 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 160 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 160 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — cubed
- 140 g [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest)
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 tsp [Baking powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/baking-powder)
- 500 g [Ricotta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ricotta)
- 4 pcs [Egg yolks](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk)
- 170 g [Icing sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/powdered-sugar)
- 2 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest)

## Steps

1. Tip the flour onto a work surface in a mound, make a well in the centre and add the sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, lemon zest and cubed butter.
2. Knead by hand until smooth, then shape into a soft ball of dough.
3. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge. (30 min)
4. Make the filling: combine the ricotta, icing sugar, egg yolks and lemon zest in a large bowl.
5. Whisk the filling with a mixer until smooth and even.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
7. Line a tart tin with the dough, press it firmly into the edges and trim off the excess.
8. Prick the base with a fork.
9. Spread the ricotta and lemon filling evenly, leaving the edges clear.
10. Cut thin strips from the leftover dough and lay them in a lattice over the top of the crostata.
11. Bake at 180°C until lightly golden. (40 min)
12. Remove and let cool completely before serving.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/ricotta-lemon-crostata-9jnsw1s5

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