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Quick cups with ricotta cream, blood oranges, and almond crumble

Wegetariańskie Desserts Desserts for Kids 30 min Easy 3 wyświetleń ~15.37 PLN - (0)
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Description

A light winter dessert in the form of cups combining a delicate honey-sweetened ricotta cream with contrasting, slightly caramelized blood oranges and a crunchy oat-almond crumble. The dish is quick to prepare (about 30 minutes), visually striking thanks to the intensely red-orange segments of fruit and the golden-brown crumble. The cream is creamy and slightly tangy, the oranges add freshness and juiciness, while the crumble provides texture. Perfect as a post-lunch dessert, for a winter holiday table, or as an elegant finale to a dinner — it can be served in transparent cups, sprinkled with toasted pistachios or mint leaves for decoration. The recipe is simple and beginner-friendly — all steps are described in detail.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
4
  • Ricotta 250 g
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Blood orange 2 szt.
  • Almond flakes 40 g
  • Butter 30 g
  • Oat flakes 40 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Vanilla (extract) 5 ml
  • Fresh mint (leaves) 5 g
  • Roasted pistachios 30 g
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Preparation steps

Ricotta cream

1

Prepare the ricotta cream. Transfer 250 g of ricotta to a medium bowl (about 1 l). Add 30 g of honey and 5 g of vanilla extract (if using). Use a hand whisk or fork and beat vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth, uniform, and slightly fluffy. Taste — the cream should be distinctly sweet but not overly sweet; if needed, add another 5-10 g of honey to taste.

Ingredients: Ricotta, Honey, Vanilla (extract)
Use a wide, shallow bowl and a metal whisk or hand mixer on low speed. If the ricotta is very grainy, pass it through a sieve (visual assessment: the cream should be smooth and slightly shiny).

Caramelized oranges

2

Peel the oranges 'raw' (supreming): cut off the top and bottom thinly, stand them on a board, then use a sharp knife to peel off the skin and white pith by slicing along the fruit. Holding the fruit in your hand over a bowl, cut out the segments with a serrated knife to separate the clean fillets (segments) from the membranes – the juice will flow into the bowl, keep it. Cut each fillet in half if they are large. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 3/6). Add 20 g of honey and 5 g of butter to the skillet, heat for 30-45 seconds until the butter melts and the honey starts to gently bubble. Add 360 g of prepared orange segments and sprinkle 2 g of cinnamon evenly. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges start to caramelize slightly (shiny, syrupy droplets should appear). Gently turn and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. The mixture should not burn — the fruit should remain firm, yet glossy and slightly caramelized.

Ingredients: Blood orange, Honey, Butter, Cinnamon
Use a sharp knife for supreming and a wide spoon for turning the fruit. Heat the pan moderately; too high a temperature will burn the honey. If the pan is too hot, lower the heat. Keep the orange juice, adding a teaspoon of juice to the pan at the end to achieve a glossy sauce.

Almond-Oat Crumble

3

Prepare the crumble. Preheat the oven to 180°C (top-bottom) or set the convection to 170°C. In a bowl, mix 40 g of oats with 40 g of almond flakes. Add 30 g of soft butter and 15 g of honey (about 1 tablespoon, if you have it) and a pinch (optional 1 g) of salt, if you like contrast. Rub the ingredients with your fingertips until uneven clumps form, ranging from the size of peas to small crumbs — this should take 1-2 minutes. Spread the crumble on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through — the crumble should be golden-brown and smell nutty. Remove and let cool; once cooled, it will become even crunchier.

Ingredients: Almond flakes, Oat flakes, Butter, Honey
Use a large baking tray and check the crumble after 6 minutes, as thin flakes can brown quickly. If you don't have an oven, sauté the crumble in a dry pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.

Assembly and decoration

4

Assemble the cups. In transparent cups, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of crumble (about 15-20 g) at the bottom. On top, evenly spread the ricotta cream (about 60-70 g of cream per serving). Place 4-6 caramelized orange segments (about 90 g of fruit per serving) on the cream. Sprinkle with additional crumble (about 10 g) and for color and contrast, add chopped pistachios (about 7-8 g per serving) and 1-2 fresh mint leaves. If there is any sauce left from the pan, gently drizzle it over each cup for shine and flavor.

Ingredients: Oat flakes, Ricotta, Blood orange, Roasted pistachios, Fresh mint (leaves), Almond flakes
Use a measuring cup or a measuring spoon to make the portions look even. Serve immediately; the crumble will stay crunchy. You can also prepare the components in advance and assemble just before serving.

Additional tips

5

Optionally: to achieve shinier fruits, you can add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or 10-15 ml of orange liqueur to the pan at the end of frying and reduce for a moment. If you are preparing a dessert for children, skip the alcohol and enhance the crumble with more toasted almonds.

Ingredients: Vanilla (extract), Roasted pistachios
Additionally, you can add 'vanilla (extract)' if you want to enhance the cream's aroma. You can also omit 'roasted pistachios' for a nut-free version.

Fun Fact

💡

Blood oranges mainly come from regions with cooler nights, which promote the production of red pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh — that's why they are seasonal in mid to late winter.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in transparent glasses or bowls to highlight the color contrast. Keep the cream chilled until assembly. Bake the crumble just before serving or store it in an airtight jar to maintain its crunchiness. For a more elegant effect, add thin shavings of orange zest just before serving.

🥡 Storage

Store the ricotta cream in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in an airtight container. The caramelized oranges are best consumed the same day; they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but they will lose some of their firmness. Store the crumble separately in a closed container for up to 4 days and add it just before serving. Do not store the entire assembled dessert for longer than a few hours, as the crumble will become soft.

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