Best 2 Coffee Ricotta Recipes

If you are looking for a delicious and easy recipe to make coffee ricotta, look no further! This creamy and flavorful cheese can be made with just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect addition to your next brunch or dessert. With its unique coffee flavor, this ricotta is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RICOTTA-RAISIN COFFEE CAKE

Ricotta-Raisin Coffee Cake image

These few ingredients go together quickly so I can have a warm coffee cake to serve overnight guests for breakfast. If you don't have or don't like cardamom, substitute any sweet spice. I recommend ground nutmeg, cinnamon or allspice. -Carol Gaus, Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15x9-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, combine cheese, honey, cardamom and almond extract. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with raisins. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Pinch ends together to form a ring., Place seam side down in a parchment-lined 9-in. round baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. With a sharp knife, make 12 shallow slashes in top of coffee cake. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COFFEE RICOTTA CREAMS

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Easy to make and no cooking involved. Cooking time indicated is standing and chilling time. Kaluha can also be used in place of rum or brandy.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons raisins
3 tablespoons rum (or brandy)
50 g golden caster sugar
6 tablespoons strong black coffee
250 g ricotta cheese
142 ml double cream
50 g dark chocolate, grated
icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

In small bowl, mix together raisins, rum, sugar and 4 tablespoons of the coffee. Stir well and leave to sit for 1 hour.
Lightly beat ricotta to soften. Gradually beat in raisin mixture.
Whip the cream into soft peaks and fold into the ricotta with half of the chocolate.
Spoon into four glasses or serving dishes, drizzle over the remaining coffee and sprinkle with remaining chocolate.
Chill at least one hour and up to 4 hours. Dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.

Tips:

Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your coffee ricotta recipes.
Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the ricotta cheese. This will remove any lumps and make the cheese smooth and creamy.
Let the ricotta cheese drain for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help to remove excess moisture and make the cheese more flavorful.
Use a light hand when mixing the ingredients. Overmixing can make the ricotta cheese tough and grainy.
Store coffee ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coffee ricotta is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. From sweet to savory, there are endless possibilities for using this unique cheese. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate meal, coffee ricotta is sure to please. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give coffee ricotta a try. You won't be disappointed!