Description
Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı, or Turkish Poached Apricots with Ricotta, is a stunning dessert that beautifully combines the natural sweetness of dried apricots with creamy ricotta cheese. This delightful treat is soaked in a fragrant syrup, creating a rich flavor profile that will impress your guests at any gathering. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for both casual family dinners and elegant dinner parties. With its vibrant colors and exquisite presentation, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks beautiful on the table. Whether you enjoy it as a light snack or an after-dinner indulgence, Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 9 ounces soft dried apricots
- 4.5 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted pistachios
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and hot water over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to medium-low and simmer.
- Stir in lemon juice and add apricots; poach for 20 minutes until plump.
- Once cooled, gently open each apricot and fill with ricotta.
- Arrange stuffed apricots on a platter, drizzle with syrup, and top with crushed pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed apricots (75g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg