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Creamy Torta Susanna

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A luscious Italian tart featuring a cocoa crust, creamy ricotta filling, and glossy dark chocolate ganache. Creamy Torta Susanna is a chilled dessert that combines tradition with indulgence in every bite.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 200g (1⅔ cups) — Builds the structure of the cocoa crust.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 30g (⅓ cup) — Adds deep, rich chocolate flavor to the crust.
  • Powdered sugar: 80g (⅔ cup) — Gently sweetens the base without grittiness.
  • Butter: 100g (7 tbsp) cold and cubed — Binds the crust and gives it a tender bite.
  • Egg yolk: 1 — Helps the crust come together while adding richness.
  • Ricotta cheese: 500g (2 cups) full-fat — Forms the luscious, creamy heart of the tart.
  • Granulated sugar: 120g (½ cup) — Sweetens the ricotta filling just right.
  • Eggs: 2 — Give structure and silkiness to the filling.
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp — Rounds out the sweetness with warmth.
  • Heavy cream: 100ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) — Makes the ganache luxuriously smooth.
  • Dark chocolate: 150g (5 oz) finely chopped — Melts into a glossy, bittersweet finish.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 24 cm (9-inch) springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Add the egg yolk and knead into a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press the dough into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Prick it lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In another bowl, beat the ricotta with granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Pour this filling over the crust.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the center is just set. Cool completely before topping.
  6. Finishing Touches: To make the ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir gently until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled tart.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Chill the tart for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Slice, serve, and savor that first luxurious bite.

Notes

  • Note: Use full-fat ricotta for best texture and flavor.
  • Note: Chill overnight for ideal consistency and depth of flavor.
  • Note: Sift cocoa powder to prevent clumps in the crust.

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