Best 8 Sweet Ricotta Topping Recipes

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Sweet ricotta topping is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts. Whether you're looking to add a creamy, tangy flavor to your favorite fruit tart or create a decadent filling for your next layer cake, sweet ricotta topping is sure to impress. With its smooth texture and rich flavor, it's the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for sweet ricotta topping, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your topping turns out perfectly every time.

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FRESH BERRIES & SWEET RICOTTA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Homemade Ricotta (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced, depending on size (see Cook's Note)
2 (6-ounce) packages fresh raspberries
2 (6-ounce) packages fresh blueberries
Fresh Raspberry Sauce (recipe follows)
Grated lemon zest, for serving
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar
1 (6-ounce) package fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam, such as Tiptree (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon framboise liqueur

Steps:

  • Place the Homemade Ricotta in a medium bowl and stir in the sugar, honey, and vanilla. Set aside at room temperature for up to 2 hours. In another bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
  • When ready to serve, divide the berries among 6 bowls. With an ice cream scoop, place a large dollop of the ricotta in each bowl and drizzle with lots of the Fresh Raspberry Sauce. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
  • Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
  • Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.
  • Place the raspberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Pour the cooked raspberries, the jam, and the framboise into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Pour into a container and chill. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week.

SWEET RICOTTA



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This Sweet Ricotta can be used in so many ways - as a dip, spread on toasted sweet bread or to prepare a dessert pizza. Plus it's super quick to make!

Provided by Marcellina

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 oz (300 grams) fresh ricotta cheese
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon orange rind (finely grated)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Process for 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Serve with sweet crunchy cookies like pizzelle and fresh fruit slices

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET RICOTTA TOPPING



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Top your desserts with this deliciously creamy Sweet Ricotta Topping! With a frosting-like consistency, you'll love the flavor this adds to some of your recipes and the overall uniqueness of this ricotta topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 3-1/2 cups or 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Place ricotta, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in food processor container; cover. Process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl.
  • Add whipped topping; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 2 g

SWEET RICOTTA PASTRIES



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Food Processor     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Ricotta     Orange     Family Reunion     Shower     Potluck     Pastry     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For filling:
1/2 cup whole milk
2 (3-by 1-inch) strips orange zest
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 pound fresh ricotta
3/4 teaspoon orange-flower water
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied citron
For pastry:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cold water
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Equipment: a nonstick muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) cups
Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Bring milk and zest to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan, then remove from heat. Whisk together yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whisk in milk, then transfer mixture to saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, and boil 1 minute. Stir in vanilla, then transfer to a clean bowl and chill custard, its surface covered with parchment paper (to prevent a skin from forming), until cold, at least 1 hour. Discard zest.
  • Pulse ricotta in a food processor until smooth. Whisk into custard. Stir in orange-flower water and citron. Chill until ready to use.
  • Prepare pastry while custard chills:
  • Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in cleaned food processor until combined. Add butter and zest and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Add yolks and water and pulse until just incorporated and dough begins to form large clumps.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together, using a pastry or bench scraper if you have one, and form into a ball.
  • Generously butter muffin cups and top of pan. Press 2 tablespoon dough over bottom and up side of each muffin cup in an even layer with well-floured fingers. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roll out remaining dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper into a 9-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) and transfer to a baking sheet, discarding top sheet of paper. Cut 12 (1/2-inch-wide) strips, then cut in half crosswise to make 24 strips total. Chill until ready to use.
  • Assemble and Bake pastries:
  • Spoon a scant 2 tablespoons filling into each muffin cup and smooth, then crisscross 2 strips on top of filling, trimming to fit. Brush pastry cross with egg wash. Bake until filling is puffed and starting to crack and edges are golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Invert a rack on top of pan, then flip pan and remove. Turn pastries right side up and cool completely.

SWEET RICOTTA TOPPING



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yet to try Kitchen Tips: E-Z Fruit Shortcakes Prepare as directed. Spoon over pound cake slices and assorted fresh berries. Garnish with small dollops of additional thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping and fresh mint sprigs just before serving.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Cool Whip Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • PLACE ricotta, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in food processor container; cover. Process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl.
  • ADD whipped topping; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Cover.
  • REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour before serving.

SWEET RICOTTA WITH CHOCOLATE



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Ricotta cheese is lightly sweetened and mixed with chopped dark chocolate. Dip into it with your favorite store-bought biscotti or bake a batch of sturdy homemade cookies. A platter of fresh fruit, such as grapes and peaches, adds a light element to the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
1 box store-bought biscotti, for serving
Fresh seasonal fruit, such as grapes and peaches, for serving

Steps:

  • Put ricotta in a large fine sieve set over a large bowl; let drain 20 minutes. Discard liquid. Transfer ricotta to a serving bowl. Stir in sugar until smooth. Fold in chocolate. Ricotta mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 8 hours. Stir in nuts or raisins, if desired, before serving. Serve with biscotti and fruit.

WHIPPED RICOTTA DESSERT



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Sweetened ricotta with a hint of lemon is whipped into a fluffy cream, piped over crushed amaretti cookies, and topped with fresh blackberries and raspberries.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Raspberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons light flavored honey
1 tablespoon lemon zest
20 amaretti cookies
20 fresh blackberries
5 fresh raspberries
5 leaves fresh mint
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine drained ricotta, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and honey in a glass or stainless steel mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients until creamy using the lowest speed of a stand mixer or hand mixer, about 1 minute. Whip on high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in lemon zest. Transfer mixture to a piping bag and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the serving glasses.
  • Put amaretti cookies into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and crush cookies into crumbs that are chunky and not too fine. Set aside 1 tablespoon of crumbs. Divide remaining crumbs evenly between five 6-ounce glasses.
  • Pipe ricotta cream into each glass. Top with a sprinkle of the reserved cookie crumbs. Garnish each glass with 4 blackberries, 1 raspberry, 1 mint leaf, and a pinch of nutmeg. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 94.9 mg, Sugar 55 g

CREAMY WHIPPED RICOTTA



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Whipped ricotta has quickly become a favorite along the lines of creme fraiche. It can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Feel free to spread this on bread and drizzle with olive oil and pepper for an accompaniment to an Italian meal.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 ounces ricotta cheese
¼ cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ricotta in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment. Start mixer on slow and whip for 2 minutes. Gradually mix in whipping cream and salt. Adjust the mixer speed to the highest level and whip until mixture is light and airy, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • For a smooth and creamy ricotta topping, make sure to use whole milk ricotta cheese.
  • If you don't have confectioners' sugar, you can make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it is fine and powdery.
  • To add a touch of flavor to your ricotta topping, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or orange zest.
  • If you are using the ricotta topping as a filling for a cake or pastry, be sure to let it cool completely before using it.
  • Ricotta topping can also be used as a dip for fruit, cookies, or crackers.

Conclusion:

Sweet ricotta topping is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts. Whether you are using it as a topping for a cake or pastry, a filling for a pie or tart, or a dip for fruit or cookies, ricotta topping is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a sweet and creamy treat, give ricotta topping a try.

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