CASSATA CAKE RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING

Cassata Cake Ricotta Cheese Filling image

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

Ingredients

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