CASSATA CAKE RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING

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This rich and creamy ricotta cheese filling is flavored with cinnamon and candied lemon peel and is a must-have when making classic Italian dessert, Cassata cake.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
½ cup candied lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat the ricotta cheese well and add the confectioner's sugar and the cinnamon. Add the vanilla and grate the chocolate in using the coarse side of a grater. Stir in the candied lemon peel and mix. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 72.2 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

Atario Swaby
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This cake was absolutely stunning! It was the perfect centerpiece for my daughter's birthday party. It was also very delicious, and everyone loved it.


James Quaye
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Shameem Fatima
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so delicious and everyone loves it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lillith Dixon
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I was really impressed with how light and fluffy the sponge cake was, and the ricotta cheese filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Sk Shuvo 100
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe (I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I used a sugar-free sweetener instead of sugar) and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the filling was light and creamy. I would


tanjil Mia
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I was a bit disappointed with this cake. The sponge cake was dry and the ricotta cheese filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


yk Habibby
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This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was enjoyed by everyone at my party.


Mahad Shazad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Burniece Putter
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of the ricotta cheese filling and the sponge cake was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hammoud Aziz
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved the colorful layers and the creamy filling. It was also surprisingly easy to make, even for a novice baker like me.


Richard Matengu
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This cassata cake was a hit at my dinner party! The ricotta cheese filling was light and fluffy, and the sponge cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.