This Italian recipe perfectly combines the sweetness of fresh figs and the creaminess of ricotta, enhanced by raw ham. Easy to prepare, these tartlets are ideal for a gourmet aperitif or a refined starter. The touch of honey and basil brings a sweet and fresh note, typical of Italian cuisine. An invitation to discover Italy, without leaving the kitchen!

Fig, ricotta, raw ham tartlet (Italy)

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Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 6

Author: Gluten Escape

Preparation

Ingredients

Servings

• For the gluten-free dough:

• 250 g buckwheat flour

• 100 ml olive oil

• 100 ml of water

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 pinch of cumin

• thyme

• For the garnish:

• 200g ricotta​

• 6 fresh figs

• 3 slices of raw 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

• some pine nuts

Preparing the dough

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

4. Preparing the tartlet

   Wash and cut the figs into slices
5. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with 3 olives, honey, basil, salt, pepper and Espelette pepper. Check if the ricotta cream is to your liking and adjust if necessary.
6. Garnish the tart shells with the ricotta cream

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

Keywords: figs, ricotta

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