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Ricotta cream

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Ricotta cream
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263
Calories per serving
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Energy Kcal 263
  • Carbohydrates g 30.3
  •   of which sugars g 30.3
  • Protein g 9.5
  • Fats g 11.5
  •   of which saturated fat g 7.36
  • Cholesterol mg 56
  • Sodium mg 85
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Prep time: 10 min
  • Serving: 4
  • Cost: Very low
  • Note + 1 hour to drain the ricotta

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Cinzia Gullà

Nice thick spoonfuls of ricotta cream bring a special kind of soft, creamy comfort to family dessert tables. Whether it shows up at Sunday dinner or becomes everyone’s favorite treat after school, this sweet ricotta dessert stands out with its rich look, light color, and easygoing charm...great for easy family gatherings or bigger celebrations. That smooth whole-milk ricotta brings a gentle, sweet flavor families can really count on—the kind people talk about days later. Warm evenings or cool winter nights, this ricotta cream holds its own on any table while matching up easily with anything you crave: spooned in a cup with fruit, layered in a parfait, or simply piled onto cookies. Kids see the delicious scoop and can’t wait, while adults just appreciate a classic flavor that goes with almost everything. No matter the event, the relaxed feel of this dessert makes everyone feel at home.

Busy home cooks need fast, reliable desserts—here’s where Italian ricotta cream moves right into the spotlight. Because it fits all kinds of family needs, versatility turns this into one of those quick dessert recipes people actually use, not just save. Switch it up with a sprinkle of nuts, bits of chocolate, a swirl of fruit, or just eat it plain (still DECADENT, honestly). The whipped ricotta part is what makes it so nice—airy, soft, and just the right level of sweet. Whether kids want to mix in their own toppings or you need something that’s easy to grab on busy nights, there's always a reason to pick this. Works with brunch, ends up as a midnight treat, or sits next to coffee when friends come over. Results? Always great. Doesn’t matter if you’re serving a big family or just a couple friends, that homemade ricotta recipe delivers smiles and brings everybody together over one good and familiar bowl. If you want a crowd-pleaser, this is it…easy, unpretentious, and packed full of real flavor families keep coming back for.

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INGREDIENTS
263
Calories per serving
Ingredients for 1 lb of cream
Sheep's milk ricotta cheese 1 lb (400 g)
Sugar ½ cup (100 g)
Vanilla extract 8 drops
Preparation

How to prepare Ricotta cream

To make the ricotta cream, place the cheese in a sieve over a bowl. Let it drain for 1 hour 1. After the indicated time, discard the whey collected in the bowl and sieve the ricotta by pressing it with the back of a spoon to make it fluffier and eliminate any lumps 2. Add the sugar 3

and the vanilla extract 4, stir to mix the ingredients well 5. The ricotta cream is ready for your delicious fillings 6.

Storage

The ricotta cream can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. We do not recommend freezing it.

Advice

If you want a cream with a more velvety texture, you can replace the granulated sugar with powdered sugar.

Sheep ricotta has a strong flavor, for a milder taste you can use cow's milk ricotta.

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