The first step in making this delicious dessert is to gather your ingredients. You will need one 9-inch tart shell, one cup of ricotta cheese, half a cup of heavy cream, half a cup of granulated sugar, one tablespoon of lemon zest, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and two cups of pitted sour cherries. For the milk granita, you will need two cups of whole milk, half a cup of granulated sugar, and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Finally, you will need a quarter cup of sliced almonds.
Now let’s make the tart. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the mixture into the tart shell and spread it out evenly. Add the pitted sour cherries on top of the ricotta mixture.
Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the edges of the tart shell are golden brown. Once done, let it cool to room temperature.
While the tart is cooling, let’s make the milk granita. In a medium-sized saucepan, mix together the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts to steam. Make sure to stir constantly.
Once the mixture is steaming, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Pour the mixture into a shallow glass baking dish and place it in the freezer. Every hour, use a fork to scrape the surface of the mixture to create little ice crystals. Do this every hour until the mixture is completely frozen and has a slushy consistency.
Once the milk granita is frozen, use a fork to scrape it into fluffy crystals. Spoon the granita into glasses and top with the sliced almonds.
To serve, cut the ricotta tart into slices and top each slice with a scoop of milk granita and some sliced almonds.
The ricotta tart with sour cherries, milk granita, and almonds is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Its elegant presentation and complex flavors will surely impress. So, whether it’s a springtime gathering or a summertime party, this dessert is sure to be a hit!