STRAWBERRY CASSATA
The classic Sicilian cassata is a spongecake layered with creamy sweetened ricotta, a heavenly combination. Though usually topped with colorful candied fruits, this summery version is covered with ripe red berries. Ideally, the spongecake should be made a day ahead and the cassata assembled at least several hours in advance. Look for the freshest, tastiest ricotta; most good cheese stores can supply it.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bake the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch diameter springform pan and set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs at medium speed. Add sugar, lemon zest, salt and almond extract and continue whisking for 10 to 15 minutes, until mixture is quite thick and nearly holds peaks. Fold in flour quickly.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer emerges dry when inserted in the middle of cake. Cool on a rack. (It's best to make the cake a day in advance.)
- Make the syrup: Simmer sugar, 1/2 cup water and the lemon zest over medium heat for 10 minutes. Cool, stir in grappa and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk together ricotta and sugar to a spreadable consistency.
- Slice cake into 4 thin layers. Put 1 layer on a cake platter. Paint generously with syrup and spread with a quarter of the ricotta filling. Repeat with remaining 3 layers, stacking as you go. Smooth top layer of ricotta cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Keep refrigerated until an hour before serving.
- To serve, toss berries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate no more than 10 minutes, then spoon berries over cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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kenny west
[email protected]This recipe looks really good, but I'm going to have to find a substitute for the strawberries.
shehab vaii
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try it anyway.
Idrees Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I think it would be worth it.
Yanna Quintana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but this recipe looks really good.
Sujan BIKA
[email protected]This looks like a delicious dessert! I can't wait to try it.
Aurelien Lindrys
[email protected]I'm saving this recipe to my favorites!
Muhammad Rasel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Mosimanegape Mathule
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cassata turned out a bit icy.
Sam De “.kqzuhaa” Alemida
[email protected]This was a very time-consuming dessert to make, but it was worth it.
Padam Kc
[email protected]I would have liked more strawberries in this dessert.
Senior Tunde
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert.
Sk sabbir Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed this dessert. The combination of flavors was perfect.
James Goodman
[email protected]This was a great dessert! I would definitely make it again.
Mdalamin islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always impresses my guests.
king shallom oluwole ajani
[email protected]This was my first time making cassata and it turned out beautifully! I used fresh strawberries and it made all the difference.
next fiber
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Zakari Nafiu
[email protected]This was a delicious and refreshing dessert! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The combination of strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and pound cake was perfect.