Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Peach Ricotta Tart

Peach Ricotta Tart

Ingredients
4 large, ripe peaches
1 16-ounce container ricotta cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1-pound ball pizza dough
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Drop the peaches into the water for 10 seconds. Remove and rinse under cold water. Use a small knife to slip off the skins. Cut each peach into 8 wedges; set aside. Combine the ricotta and 1/4 cup of the sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining sugar; set aside.

Lightly flour the back of a large baking sheet. Roll out the pizza dough to 1/4 inch thick. Place the dough on the back of the baking sheet and brush it with half the butter. Preheat a gas grill to high; adjust the temperature after 15 minutes. (If cooking over charcoal, allow the coals to burn until covered with gray ash.) Using the baking sheet like a big spatula, flip the dough directly onto the grill. Cook until the underside of the dough begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. (The crust may bubble.) Using tongs, slide the dough back onto the baking sheet, then flip the ungrilled side onto the grate. Brush the cooked side of dough with the remaining butter. Arrange the peaches on top. Sprinkle with the spices sugar. Cover grill and cook for 8 to 12 minutes or until the underside of the crust browns. Slide onto the baking sheet. Serve warm and with the sweetened ricotta.