Description
Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı, or Turkish Poached Apricots with Ricotta, is a delightful and elegant dessert that captures the essence of traditional Turkish sweets. This simple yet impressive dish features plump poached dried apricots filled with creamy ricotta, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The apricots are gently simmered in a sweet syrup infused with lemon juice, enhancing their natural sweetness. Garnished with crushed pistachios, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also versatile—served warm or chilled, it’s ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a light indulgence, Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup raw or granulated sugar
- 2 scant cups (15oz) hot water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 9 ounces soft dried apricots
- 4 1/2 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted pistachios
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and hot water. Stir until dissolved and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to medium-low heat and stir in lemon juice and apricots. Simmer for 20 minutes until apricots plump.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before gently splitting the apricots and filling them with ricotta using small spoons.
- Arrange stuffed apricots on a serving platter, drizzle with syrup, and sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apricot (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg