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Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı (Turkish Poached Apricots with Ricotta)

Irresistible Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı with Ricotta Delight

Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı is a Turkish poached apricot dessert layered with ricotta, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup raw or granulated sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Filling
  • 12 ounces soft dried apricots
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • serving dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the sugar and hot water in a bowl, stirring gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Add the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
  3. Soak the soft dried apricots in the sugar-water mixture for 30 minutes.
  4. Chop the soaked apricots finely after the soaking period.
  5. Layer the chopped apricots and ricotta in a serving dish.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios on top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover dessert in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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