Ricotta, ginger and pineapple tarts

serves
6
Ricotta, ginger and pineapple tarts
Ricotta, ginger and pineapple tarts
This sweet dessert will become a summer entertaining favourite in no time.

Ingredients (12)

  • 250g store-bought gingernut biscuits, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (25g) almond meal
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
  • 500g fresh ricotta
  • 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream
  • 1/2 cup (60g) icing sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup (250g) mascarpone

Caramelised pineapple

  • 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
  • 1/2 pineapple (600g total), cored, peeled, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) white rum

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Method

  • 1.
    Lightly grease six 8cm round shallow tart tins. Cut 12 long strips of baking paper and press 2 into the base of each tin to form a cross. (This will help you remove tarts once they’re set.) Line bases with a circle of baking paper.
  • 2.
    Place gingernut biscuits and almond meal in a food processor and whiz until fine crumbs. Add the butter and whiz until well combined.
  • 3.
    Evenly press biscuit mixture over the base and side of each tin, and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
  • 4.
    Place ricotta, cream, icing sugar, vanilla and lime zest in a bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Add mascarpone and whisk until just combined. Chill until ready to serve.
  • 5.
    For the caramelised pineapple, heat a medium frypan over high heat, then add the sugar and pineapple. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until the sugar starts to caramelise and the pineapple is softened slightly. Add rum and cook for 2 minutes or until the liquid has reduced. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • 6.
    To serve, remove tart bases from their cases and spoon ricotta mixture into each base. Top with the pineapple pieces and drizzle with syrup.
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