Rhubarb Ginger Tart with Homemade Rough Puff Pastry

For the crust, instead of making a classic one, I’ve decided to make rough puff pastry for its delicious flaky, and crispy effect. Also, I wouldn’t have expected the spicy ginger to make such a good match with the tart rhubarb. Serving all together with the vanilla-flavored ricotta filling turned out to be just …heavenly. So many flavors combined to create the perfect summer dessert.

Don’t be scared of all the steps mentioned below, as it is pretty easy to prepare it, especially if you make the rough puff pastry dough a day before. The rhubarb and ricotta fillings are done in about 15 minutes. I would even say it’s quite an easy and fast recipe that worth trying out and perfect to be served on hot summer days.

Hope you will try this Rhubarb Ginger Tart and don’t forget to let me know how it turned out for you. Enjoy!

Rhubarb Ginger Tart with Homemade Rough Puff Pastry

5 from 1 vote

This Rhubarb ginger tart looks and tastes amazing. It is made with homemade rough puff pastry for its delicious flaky and crispy effect.

Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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Rough Puff Pastry

• 1 cup (125g) flour
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (125g) butter , cut in small cubes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) ice cold water

Ricotta Filling

• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (9 ounces, 250 g) ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Rhubarb Mixture

• 7 oz (200g) rhubarb (about 2-3 rhubarb stalks)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (about 1 inch (2 cm) ginger)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Prepare the rough puff pastry.

• In a large bowl sift the flour and mix it with salt. Incorporate butter into the flour, using a pastry blender, a fork or a pastry processor, until crumbs are formed. Add the water and stir until the water is incorporated. Wrap it with cling film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Turn the pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll the dough in one direction only, until 3 times the width, to a rectangle of about  6 X 17 inches (15 cm X 45 cm). Fold the top third down to the center, then the bottom third up and over that. Turn it to the left or right and roll out again to three times the length. Fold as before, cover with cling film and chill for at least 20 minutes before rolling to use. I actually made this a day before and chilled the dough overnight.

Prepare the rhubarb filling.

• Cut rhubarb into 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) pieces and place it in a saucepan. Add sugar, lemon zest and ginger and cook over medium heat stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until rhubarb is soft. Add vanilla extract, stir well and transfer the rhubarb mixture into a bowl and set aside to chill.
• Preheat the oven  to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Onto a lightly floured surface roll the dough into a rectangle of ¼ inch thickness. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and set aside to chill.

Prepare the ricotta filling.

• In a bowl whip the cream with a hand mixer. Add ricotta cheese, the sugar and vanilla, and mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Right before serving, add spoonfuls of ricotta filling and rhubarb filling over the baked puff pastry and with a knife create swirls to create a marbled effect. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 28.6gProtein: 7.6gFat: 24.2gSaturated Fat: 15.1gCholesterol: 71mgSugar: 8.6g

Calories: 362kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade rough puff pastry, rhubarb ginger tart, rhubarb tart, ricotta filling, ricotta frosting, rough puff pastry, summer dessert