Crostata Pesca -- Peach Tart
- 4 lg. ripe peaches
- 2 eggs
- 1 lb. whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 1 pie crust dough
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pignoli (pine nuts)
- Use any good pie crust dough recipe and roll to at least 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush the melted butter into a quiche pan.
- Place the pie crust into the quiche pan, making sure it fills all the fluted edges.
- Bake the pie shell, empty, for 12-15 at 375F.
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
- Drop the peaches into the water for about 10-15 seconds.
- Remove and rinse under cold water.
- The skins should slip right off.
- You can use the tip of a paring knife to get the skins started.
- Cut each peeled peach in 8 slices.
- Set aside.
- Combine the ricotta, eggs, vanilla, cornstarch and the 1/4 cup of sugar.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and pine nuts.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Gently fold in the peach slices.
- Pour the mixture into the browned pie crust and return to the oven for 15-20 more minutes to complete the baking.
- Serve warm, or refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
peaches, eggs, milk ricotta cheese, cornstarch, vanilla, sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, dough, butter, nuts
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18847 (may not work)