LUXURIOUS RICOTTA FROSTING

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Using my "Rich and Creamy Ricotta" as a base, this is a light but very flavourful alternative to cream cheese frosting that works wonders on carrot, spice or coffee cake! You can even use it to fill cannoli in a pinch.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 9" cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, like Rich and Creamy Ricotta
2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated shortening (I used Earth Balance, don't use butter, it makes it too soft to hold up)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small oranges, zest of or 1/2 large orange, zest of
1/3 cup sifted icing sugar
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Beat together ricotta, shortening, vanilla and orange zest in a bowl.
  • Add the sugar and nutmeg and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Keep in the fridge.
  • This makes enough for top and filling of a 9" cake, 12 slices.

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