Best 5 Chocolate Ricotta Icebox Cake Recipes

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Chocolate Ricotta Icebox Cake: A delectable dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the creaminess of ricotta cheese, all nestled between layers of graham cracker crumbs. This no-bake cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its ease of preparation and stunning presentation, this icebox cake is sure to become a favorite among dessert enthusiasts.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CAKE



Easy Chocolate Icebox Cake image

People are very impressed when they eat this, because the cookies get soft and meld together with the cream. They think that somehow you made really thin strips of chocolate cake, and they can never figure out how you got them to stand up. Best if you make it the day before.

Provided by isobel

Categories     Desserts

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
½ cup sweet sherry
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies (such as Nabisco® Famous Chocolate Wafers)
1 tablespoon grated milk chocolate
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, for garnish
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Beat 3/4 cup cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spread a long rectangular layer of whipped cream, about 10 inches by 2 inches, onto a serving plate.
  • Pour sherry into a flat-bottomed bowl. Dip a wafer cookie quickly into the sherry, spread one side of it with whipped cream, and stand it up on the layer of cream on the serving plate. Position a glass or can to hold the cookie up on the plain side, if necessary.
  • Repeat, spreading cream on one side of a cookie and placing it next to the cream-covered side of the previous cookie. Continue until all cookies are used. Cover the cake with aluminum foil and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Unwrap the cake. Beat remaining 3/4 cup cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Cover the cake on all sides with whipped cream. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 290.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE AND RICOTTA CAKE



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An authentic Italian cake in an hour? Yes, please! This irresistible chocolate cake (torta di ricotta e cioccolato) is made with ricotta cheese and full of chocolaty goodness.

Provided by Monica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ½ ounces ricotta cheese
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk ricotta cheese and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs one at a time until well combined.
  • Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl; sift into ricotta mixture. Mix until batter is well combined and no dry spots remain. Add chopped chocolate, melted butter, and vanilla extract; stir until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into prepared cake pan (batter will be very thick).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 364.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHOCOLATE-RICOTTA ICEBOX CAKE



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Preparing this mouthwatering chocolate cake takes only 30 minutes; you can make it up to two days ahead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Nonstick cooking spray
14 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips)
2 containers (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers (about 44 cookies)

Steps:

  • Prepare pan: Remove sides from a 9-inch round springform pan (see note, below). Place a sheet of waxed paper over bottom, leaving an overhang; lock sides onto bottom, firmly securing paper. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray; line sides with a strip of waxed paper 28 inches long and 4 inches wide.
  • Make chocolate-ricotta mixture: Break 12 ounces of chocolate into pieces. Place in a heatproof medium bowl set over, not in, a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, blend ricotta until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl. Add warm chocolate; blend until smooth. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in chocolate-ricotta mixture.
  • Assemble cake: Arrange half the cookies in an overlapping pattern to cover bottom of pan. Spoon half the chocolate-ricotta mixture on top of cookies; smooth top. Cover with remaining cookies; top with remaining chocolate-ricotta mixture, and smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Before serving, release sides of pan and remove waxed paper from sides. Using bottom piece of waxed paper, pull cake onto a platter; with a metal spatula, lift cake and remove waxed paper. Using a vegetable peeler, shave remaining 2 ounces chocolate over top of cake. With a knife dipped in hot water, cut cake into 10 slices (wipe off knife, and dip in hot water after each slice).

CHOCOLATE-RICOTTA ICEBOX CAKE



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Cool, refreshing and chocolate!! Use a high quality chocolate for this--flavored, if you like. From Everyday FOODS magazine.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips)
2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers (about 44 cookies)

Steps:

  • Prepare pan by removing sides from a 9" round springform pan.
  • Place a sheet of waxed paper over bottom, leaving an overhang; lock sides onto bottom firmly securing paper.
  • Spray inside of pan with cooking spray; line sides with a strip of waxed paper 28 inches long and 4 inches wide.
  • Make chocolate-ricotta mixture:.
  • Break 12 oz. of chocolate into pieces.
  • Place on a heatproof medium bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted 8-10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, blend ricotta until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl.
  • Add warm chocolate; blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
  • With a rubber spatula, gently fold in chocolate-ricotta mixture.
  • Assemble cake:.
  • Arrange half of cookies in an overlapping pattern to cover bottom of pan.
  • Spoon half of chocolate-ricotta mix on top of cookies; smooth top.
  • Cover with remaining cookies; top with remaining mixture and smooth top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
  • To serve:.
  • Release sides of pan and remove waxed paper from sides.
  • Using bottom piece of waxed paper, pull cake onto platter.
  • With a metal spatula, lift cake and remove waxed paper.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave remaining 2 oz. of chocolate over top of cake. With a knife dipped in hot water, cut cake into 10 slices.
  • (Wipe knife clean and re-dip in water for each slice).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 17.4

CHOCOLATE-RICOTTA ICEBOX CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate-Ricotta Icebox Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by scarley

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

nonstick cooking spray
14 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips)
2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers (about 44 cookies)

Steps:

  • Prepare pan: Remove sides from a 9-inch round springform pan (see note, below). Place a sheet of waxed paper over bottom, leaving an overhang; lock sides onto bottom, firmly securing paper. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray; line sides with a strip of waxed paper 28 inches long and 4 inches wide.
  • Make chocolate-ricotta mixture: Break 12 ounces of chocolate into pieces. Place in a heatproof medium bowl set over, not in, a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, blend ricotta until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl. Add warm chocolate; blend until smooth. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in chocolate-ricotta mixture.
  • Assemble cake: Arrange half the cookies in an overlapping pattern to cover bottom of pan. Spoon half the chocolate-ricotta mixture on top of cookies; smooth top. Cover with remaining cookies; top with remaining chocolate-ricotta mixture, and smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Before serving, release sides of pan and remove waxed paper from sides. Using bottom piece of waxed paper, pull cake onto a platter; with a metal spatula, lift cake and remove waxed paper. Using a vegetable peeler, shave remaining 2 ounces chocolate over top of cake. With a knife dipped in hot water, cut cake into 10 slices (wipe off knife, and dip in hot water after each slice).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 17.4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate and ricotta cheese.
  • If you don't have ladyfingers, you can use graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
  • To make the cake ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it for up to 2 weeks. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.
  • For a fancier presentation, you can decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Chocolate ricotta icebox cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy ricotta filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate ricotta icebox cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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