Ricotta Crostata

Ingredients for 6 people:

• 500g of ricotta
• 400g of short crust pastry roll
• 1 whole egg + 3 yolks
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 300g of caster sugar
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• Grated zest of 1 lemon

Preparation:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180-190 °C.
2. In a bowl mix together the ricotta, sugar, one whole egg and the 3 yolks, the orange and lemon zest and the cinnamon.
3. Roll ¾ of the short crust pastry out on a greased tart pan and pour the ricotta mix.
4. Cut out some strips from the remaining pastry and lay them over the pastry in a lettice shape.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.