This Italian recipe perfectly combines the sweetness of fresh figs and the creaminess of ricotta, enhanced by prosciutto. Easy to prepare, these tartlets are ideal for a delicious appetizer or an elegant starter. The touch of honey and basil adds a sweet and fresh note, typical of Italian cuisine. An invitation to discover Italy, without leaving your kitchen!

Fig, ricotta, raw ham tartlet (Italy)

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Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 6 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Preparation

Ingredients

Servings

• For gluten-free dough:

• 250g of buckwheat flour

• 100 ml of olive oil

• 100 ml of water

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 pinch of cumin

• thyme

• For the garnish:

• 200g of ricotta

• 6 fresh figs

• 3 slices of cured ham (Parma or San Daniele)

• 6 pitted black olives

• 1 tsp of honey

• Salt, pepper and Espelette pepper

• A few basil leaves or sprouted seeds (for decoration)

• A little olive oil

• a few pine nuts

Preparing the dough

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor or by hand until a ball forms.
2. Roll out the dough thinly, cut out circles of dough slightly larger than the tartlet molds, and line the molds with circles of dough.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

4. Preparing the tartlet

   Wash and slice the figs
5. In a bowl, blend the ricotta with 3 olives, honey, basil, salt, pepper, and Espelette pepper. Check if the ricotta cream is to your liking and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6. Fill the tartlet bases with the ricotta cream

7. Add the fig slices, ham, an olive and a few basil leaves or sprouted seeds for decoration.

Keywords: figs, ricotta

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