Description
Discover pure bliss with this ethereal ricotta cheese dessert recipe that marries the silky smoothness of fresh Italian ricotta with orange blossom and honey!
Ingredients
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For the Ricotta Base:
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- 2 cups (16 oz) fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
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- ¼ cup heavy cream
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- 3 tablespoons honey
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- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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- 2 teaspoons orange blossom water
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- Zest of 1 organic orange
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- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Garnish:
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- ¼ cup pistachios, finely chopped
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- Additional honey for drizzling
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- Fresh berries (optional)
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- Edible flowers (optional)
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- Candied orange peel (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain the Ricotta:
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- Place ricotta in a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
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- Let drain for 1 hour in the refrigerator to remove excess moisture.
2. Prepare the Base:
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- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the drained ricotta cheese until smooth.
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- Gradually add heavy cream while mixing on medium speed.
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- Add honey, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water.
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- Mix until well combined and creamy.
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- Fold in orange zest and salt.
3. Chill and Set:
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- Transfer mixture to a serving bowl or individual dessert glasses.
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- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
4. Serve and Garnish:
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- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
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- Drizzle with additional honey.
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- Add fresh berries and edible flowers if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 15.7 mg
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg