Lucy Ferigno's Ricotta Cake
- Total Time
- 2 hours, plus cool time
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Ingredients
- 1¼pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta
- pinch of salt
- 1tablespoon flour
- 4tablespoons sugar
- 4large eggs, separated
- 1teaspoon freshly grated orange rind
- 1tablespoon candied orange peel
- 2tablespoons confectioner's sugar
- 1teaspoon powdered cinnamon
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
179 calories; 10 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 132 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place ricotta in a fine-mesh sieve and set aside to drain for approximately one hour.
- Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Step 3
In a large bowl, mix together drained ricotta, salt, flour, sugar, egg yolks and orange rind. Beat well for approximately five minutes until mixture is thick. Add candied peel and mix well with a wooden spoon to distribute pieces throughout mixture.
- Step 4
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold gently but thoroughly into egg yolk mixture.
- Step 5
Butter and flour a deep, round, springform cake pan, 8½ to 9 inches in diameter. Pour batter into pan - it should not be more than half full. Place in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until middle is firm to the touch and cake is lightly golden brown on top.
- Step 6
Remove from oven and set aside to cool. As the cake cools, it will shrink somewhat. When cool, remove sides of pan and gently transfer cake to a serving dish. Sift confectioner's sugar and cinnamon, mixed together, over the top.
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Comments
This recipe is terrific. 1) short ingredient list. 2) all the flavour of a baked cheesecake (e.g. like Germans make them) but low fat / carbs because no crust 3) only 4 tbsp sugar! 4) super versatile, e.g. add dried apricot instead of candies orange (or leave off entirely as I did), make with lemon I stead of orange, flavour with lavender, etc... 5) Very easily made gluten-free by replacing the one tbsp of AP flour with a gluten-free alternative flour Picture pretty please! :)
This recipe is terrific. 1) short ingredient list. 2) all the flavour of a baked cheesecake (e.g. like Germans make them) but low fat / carbs because no crust 3) only 4 tbsp sugar! 4) super versatile, e.g. add dried apricot instead of candies orange (or leave off entirely as I did), make with lemon I stead of orange, flavour with lavender, etc... 5) Very easily made gluten-free by replacing the one tbsp of AP flour with a gluten-free alternative flour Picture pretty please! :)
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