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This tart has me at a complete loss for words.
It’s so different from anything I thought I would ever make. I mean lemons and ricotta mixing with my chocolate? That’s just weird, for me at least. You all know I really do not like mixing my fruit and my chocolate, my one exception – bananas, in which case I stinking love, but the truth is, if you ever see any raspberries (strawberries, blueberries, etc) alongside chocolate it’s pretty much guaranteed I put them there to make things look pretty. Just sayin. BUT citrus and chocolate?
I never knew it could be so good – and really, it is so good.
So why the sudden urge to play with citrus and sweets? Three reasons:
One, I saw the prettiest photo of a lemon tart and I kind of just wanted to make one so I could take photos of the lemons (more on this later).
Two, I made this Toasted Coconut Lemon Bread with Salted Honey Butter last year and LOVED it. I also added chocolate chips to half the loaf. I guess this is really when I realized what an awesome combo lemons and chocolate can be.
Three, I am semi going crazy with the citrus over here. To put it simply, I ran out of savory dishes to add citrus to and decided to start experimenting with sweet ones….which yes, means I hope to share even more soon!
I know that this week was supposed to be all about football, and I really did have this other thing I was going to post today, but then this tart happened and I just had to share it. To me, anything lemon ricotta, or really even any tart, doesn’t exactly scream Super Bowl, BUT it is winter, and citrus is here now too, so I decided, why not talk about it NOW.
Plus, I sort of despise these photos and I knew if I didn’t share them soon that I would never share them. Again, my thoughts and my brain really just make no sense, but I am learning to accept my insaneness because it’s me and I have been this way for way too long to try and change now.
So today is Lemon Tart Day. Don’t worry though, promise I still have a lot more Super Bowl eats to share the rest of the week.
So after all that, let’s finally talk about this chocolate fudge swirled lemon ricotta tart. I actually made it twice in one day. I kind of do this a lot these days since lately I have been having a really hard time with my baked goods. It happens.
Anyway, I made this twice. The first time with a traditional flour tart crust and the second time with a graham cracker crust. For some reason, the flour crust just wasn’t doing it for me, so I tried the graham crackers. SO good, it just worked really well with the flavors, and let’s be honest, it is a heck of a lot easier than working that butter into the flour to make the tart dough. Other than that, I didn’t do anything differently the second time.
I ended up giving the first tart to my carpenter and he thought it was pretty awesome, but then again, I never know if those guys are really ever telling me the truth. I feel like they would never say anything negative in fear of hurting my feelings or something. You know?
The filling is pretty simple, it’s hot fudge sauce (yum) swirled with lemon, ricotta and mascarpone – so cheesy and chocolatey. Wow, just like that I even found a way to work cheese into my desserts. Geez.
Also, if you would have seen this tart in person, you would know that it’s so much prettier than these photos make it out to be. AND sorry for the lack of process shots, this day was kind of a bad one for me. I had a bunch of unexpected workers show up wanting to finish a few loose ends in the kitchen….only the kitchen was a mess and I was in the middle of shooting. So yeah, it was a little crazy (and umm, cozy, but not in a good way) in the kitchen.
Good news is, things are actually looking good, and dare I say… almost finished (yes!)?!
So once again, the point of this post?
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I am so going to be combing lemon and chocolate for the rest of citrus season. Happening.
These pics are BEAUTIFUL I love the way the darkness of the chocolate complements the white cream 🙂 Glad to hear your house is almost finished! Super bowl is ALL about sweetness don’t worry!
That cheesy, creamy filling sounds SO delicious. And the addition of the candied lemons is something I never would have thought of! Looking forward to trying this one.
I am glad you posted this today. It is gorgeous! And I imagine delicious too.
Thanks Emily!
Love this lemon-chocolate combo! And these photos are totally gorgeous and let the tart shine. But so happy you are almost through with construction! YAY!
THANK YOU! and me too! 🙂
I’m at a loss of words, too 🙂 This is worth the calories and fat!
It is! Thanks! 🙂
This tart looks delicious! It is a curious combination with the chocolate and lemon, but I think I would love it.
Thanks Jenna!
I would make this today we are snowed in – but I don’t have mascarpone! Can’t wait o make this Tieghan!
Thanks Kathy! Have a fun snow day!!
I would have no problem eating this tart while watching the Superbowl.. I’m still working on my Superbowl menu so keep the recipes coming..and your photos always rock!!!
Thank you so much, Lisa!!
I have no idea why you don’t like these photos – it was the gorgeous shot of the tart in your email that made me click to see the recipe. It looks amazing! And now I’m dying to try this lemon chocolate combination!
Thank you so much, Christine!! 🙂
THAT TART! I don’t think it’s possible for it to be any prettier but ok, I trust you! 🙂 Such an interesting combination. I really want to try this recipe. I’m so intrigued!
Thanks Jennifer!! 🙂
Oh dear, those pictures simply make me wanna eat my computer screen ! This looks absolutely delicious and original !
Luana.
Forgot to mention that this tart is next on my to-do list! 🙂 And I do so wish I could take such yummy-looking pics as you, Tieghan!! ^_^
This looks yummy to me.
Those guys are smart I think they come when they think you are cooking so you will feed them–lol.
Oh every party needs some sweet treats–even Super Bowls.
Nancy
OMG! This amazing tart recipe has me drooling! I love the pics for this recipe!
Hi Tieghan,
Stumbled upon your site while searching for recipes for home-made croissants and fell in love with your beautiful pics!!! Honest-to-God, I don’t see what is wrong with your pics here of the tart! They are absolutely lovely and enticing!!! Hope your day’s better!