STRAWBERRY CASSATA
The classic Sicilian cassata is a spongecake layered with creamy sweetened ricotta, a heavenly combination. Though usually topped with colorful candied fruits, this summery version is covered with ripe red berries. Ideally, the spongecake should be made a day ahead and the cassata assembled at least several hours in advance. Look for the freshest, tastiest ricotta; most good cheese stores can supply it.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bake the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch diameter springform pan and set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs at medium speed. Add sugar, lemon zest, salt and almond extract and continue whisking for 10 to 15 minutes, until mixture is quite thick and nearly holds peaks. Fold in flour quickly.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer emerges dry when inserted in the middle of cake. Cool on a rack. (It's best to make the cake a day in advance.)
- Make the syrup: Simmer sugar, 1/2 cup water and the lemon zest over medium heat for 10 minutes. Cool, stir in grappa and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk together ricotta and sugar to a spreadable consistency.
- Slice cake into 4 thin layers. Put 1 layer on a cake platter. Paint generously with syrup and spread with a quarter of the ricotta filling. Repeat with remaining 3 layers, stacking as you go. Smooth top layer of ricotta cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Keep refrigerated until an hour before serving.
- To serve, toss berries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate no more than 10 minutes, then spoon berries over cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jamal Rajpot
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone loves.
Badnam Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Jeffery Henderson
[email protected]This was my first time making cassata and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easier than I thought it would be and it turned out beautifully.
Yasin Yosefi
[email protected]I love the combination of strawberries and ricotta cheese in this recipe. It's a classic dessert that's always a hit.
Lucky Jack
[email protected]This was a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Riaz h
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Mphakamiseni Mzimela
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It was a perfect summer dessert.
rdx rofik
[email protected]This is the best cassata I've ever had! The strawberries were so fresh and flavorful.
freddrick ngaira
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different berries and even added some chocolate chips. It's always delicious.
Malati Poudel
[email protected]This was my first time making cassata and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I've made it several times already and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Imran ali Abid
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Rocket Nerd
[email protected]This strawberry cassata was a delightful dessert! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.