Ricotta Fritters

  4.2 – 4 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Yield: approximately 25 to 30 fritters Level: Intermediate Yield: approximately 25 to 30 fritters Ingredients 4 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 pound ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 pinch salt Oil, for frying Powdered sugar … Read more

Ricotta Cheesecake with Warmed Cherries

  3.1 – 16 reviews  • Italian This dessert is elegant and more restrained than a classic cheesecake. We love the unfussiness of baking cheesecake in a loaf pan without sacrificing its silky texture. The warm cherries are the ideal foil for this cool cake. Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr 5 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 2 … Read more

Cassata

  3.8 – 13 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Yield: 10 to 12 servings Level: Intermediate Yield: 10 to 12 servings Ingredients 6 eggs, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 cup warm water 5 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) 3 … Read more