Gluten-Free Blood Orange & Honey Ricotta Tartlets

Creamy whipped ricotta nestled in delicate almond tartlet shells and topped with vibrant blood orange slices. Fresh, colorful, effortlessly elegant, and Gluten-free.

⏱ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Chill Time: 20–30 minutes
Total Time: 50–60 minutes
Servings: 6 tartlets

🛒 Ingredients

Gluten-Free Almond Tartlet Crust

• 1½ cups almond flour

• 1 tbsp coconut flour (recommended but not required)

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Ricotta Filling

• 1½ cups whole-milk ricotta, well drained

• ¼ cup honey

• Zest of 1 orange

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

• Blood oranges, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp honey, warmed (for brushing)

• Optional garnish: crushed pistachios or edible flowers for more color

👩‍🍳 How to Make

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease tartlet pan (Makes 6 tartlets).

2️⃣ In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, melted butter, honey, and salt until evenly mixed.

3️⃣ Divide dough evenly among tartlets and press firmly into the base and sides.

4️⃣ Bake crusts 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool completely.

5️⃣ In a mixing bowl, whip ricotta, honey, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth and airy.

6️⃣ Spoon or pipe ricotta filling into cooled tartlet shells.

7️⃣ Arrange blood orange slices on top.

8️⃣ Lightly brush oranges with warmed honey for shine.

9️⃣ Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per Tartlet – Approximate)

• Calories: ~265

• Fat: 16g

• Carbohydrates: 24g

• Fiber: 4g

• Protein: 8g

• Sugar: 14g

🌿 Serving Notes

• Best served slightly chilled or at cool room temperature

• Garnish with pistachios or edible flowers for added color

• Beautiful for brunch, dessert tables, or elegant gatherings