Lavender Honey Tarts with Lemon Ricotta Filling 🍋🌿
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈
• 1 large egg yolk 🥚
• 2-3 tbsp cold water 💧
For the Lemon Ricotta Filling:
• 1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup cream cheese 🧀
• 1/4 cup honey 🍯
• Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
• 2 large eggs 🥚
For the Lavender Honey Glaze:
• 1/4 cup honey 🍯
• 2 tbsp water 💧
• 1 tsp dried culinary lavender 🌿
For Garnish:
• Fresh lavender sprigs 🌿
• Extra honey drizzle 🍯
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
• In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar.
• Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the egg yolk and cold water, pulsing until the dough comes together.
• Press the dough into tart pans and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Bake the Crust:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Prick the crust with a fork and line with parchment paper and pie weights.
• Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
3. Prepare the Filling:
• In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Pour the filling into the cooled tart crusts.
4. Bake the Tarts:
• Bake the filled tarts at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
• Allow the tarts to cool completely.
5. Prepare the Lavender Honey Glaze:
• In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and dried lavender.
• Heat over low heat until the honey is melted and the lavender is fragrant. Strain out the lavender pieces.
6. Glaze and Garnish:
• Brush the cooled tarts with the lavender honey glaze.
• Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and an extra drizzle of honey.
7. Serve:
• Serve the tarts chilled or at room temperature.
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Lavender-Infused Cake Recipe 🪻
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender (ensure it’s food-grade)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Sugar Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Lavender:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over low heat. Add the dried lavender and steep for about 10 minutes. Strain out the lavender and let the milk cool.
Make the Cake:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the lavender-infused milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Sugar Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed for a drizzle-able glaze.
Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the sugar glaze over the top.
Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Enjoy this delicate lavender cake, enhanced by sweet, floral notes and topped with a simple sugar glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch!
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