CASSATA CAKE RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING

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This rich and creamy ricotta cheese filling is flavored with cinnamon and candied lemon peel and is a must-have when making classic Italian dessert, Cassata cake.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
½ cup candied lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat the ricotta cheese well and add the confectioner's sugar and the cinnamon. Add the vanilla and grate the chocolate in using the coarse side of a grater. Stir in the candied lemon peel and mix. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 72.2 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

Emmanuel Timilehin
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This cake was a little dry, but the filling was good.


Irfan Irfan
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


rao waqas
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This cake is a little pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's a special dessert that's sure to impress your guests.


Kellan Kellanpalmet
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


aalu Arjun
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and beautiful.


Dhruba Khadka
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a special dessert.


Dustin Scott
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Toney Meola
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


momo designs
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This cake is a showstopper. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Javed Zahoor
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this cake. The filling was light and fluffy, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful.


Jeff Stephens
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This is the best cassata cake I've ever had. The ricotta cheese filling is amazing.


SHAN BHATTI
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This cake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. It's so delicious!


shakib 143
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I love the texture of this cake. The ricotta cheese filling is so smooth and creamy.


Jennefer Kitchen
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This cake is beautiful and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Omor Fabd
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I've made this cassata cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of ricotta cheese, sponge cake, and marzipan is simply irresistible.


Mduduzi Sthole
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This cassata cake was a hit at my party! The ricotta cheese filling was light and fluffy, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.