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Ricotta Raisin Tart

Contributed By: menfe
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This dessert is similar to cheesecake, but dotted with plump, rum-soaked raisins.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Raisins

1/4 cup Dark rum or 1/4 tsp rum extract

1 Ready made graham cracker crust

1/4 cup Sugar

1 Egg

4 oz Cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup Ricotta cheese

Preparation

In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the rum for 1/2 hour. Drain, reserving the raisins and 2 tablespoons of the rum separately. Set aside.


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and egg with an electric mixer, until creamy. Add the cream cheese and beat until well incorporated. Beat in the ricotta cheese. Stir in all but 3 tablespoons of the raisins and reserved rum. Pour the cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust and sprinkle with the reserved raisins. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center doesn't juggle when the pan is moved. remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving.

Cook's Notes

Variation: Substitute 1/3 cup chocolate chips for the raisins and omit rum. Then dust with cocoa powder before serving.



If you don't have rum, plump the raisins in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and discard. Use 1/4 tsp of rum extract in place of the 2 Tbsp of rum in the filling.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Christmas
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 313
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 7 g
Vitamin A: 610 IU
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Calcium: 109 mg
Sodium: 261 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g