Yorkshire Curd Tart

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Delicious Yorkshire Curd Tart recipe for a sweet dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water , cold
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese , well drained
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 eggs , beaten
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup currants or 2/3 cup raisins

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
438
Sugar
33g
Fat
24g
Yorkshire Curd Tart is a traditional English dessert that originated in the county of Yorkshire. The tart is usually made with leftover curd cheese from making butter, but in this recipe, ricotta or cottage cheese is used instead. The filling is sweet and spiced with pumpkin pie spice and currants or raisins, which gives it a unique texture and flavor. The tart is a well-loved dessert, perfect for special occasions or holiday dinners.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and butter together until they resemble breadcrumbs.
2.Add the egg yolk and cold water to the mixture and mix until it forms a dough.
3.Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the size of your pie dish, and then place the dough in the dish.
4.In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta or cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and pumpkin pie spice together until well combined.
5.Fold in the currants or raisins to the cheese mixture.
6.Pour the cheese and currant/raisin mixture into the prepared pie crust.
7.Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown on top.

PROS

This tart is a unique dessert that is sweet and filling.

It’s a great alternative to traditional fruit pies and perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.

CONS

The high-fat content in both the pastry and filling can make this tart a high-calorie dessert option.

It’s best enjoyed sparingly as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does offer some nutritional benefits.
The currants or raisins in the recipe add extra fiber to the tart, and the use of ricotta or cottage cheese instead of cream cheese can lower the overall fat content.
The pumpkin pie spice also contains health benefits such as reducing inflammation in the body and promoting healthy digestion.

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