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4286

Cassata

Traditional Italian dessert with ricotta cheese.
400

Calories

(kcal)
75

Glycemic

Index
6

Protein

(gms)
1

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

DESSERT

(219)

VEG

(649)

ITALIAN

(112)

Description

Cassata is a traditional Italian dessert from Sicily. It features layers of sponge cake, ricotta cheese, candied fruits, and a marzipan shell. Often decorated with colorful icing and fruit, it? a sweet, rich cake enjoyed especially during holidays and celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Dry fruits

50

Grams

Ricotta cheese

500

Grams

Sugar

200

Grams

Candied peel

100

Grams

Chocolate chips

100

Grams

Vanilla extract

1

Teaspoon

Sponge cake

400

Grams

Maraschino cherries

50

Grams

Pistachios

30

Grams

Almonds

30

Grams

Orange zest

1

Teaspoon

Preparation steps:

1. Gather all ingredients: ricotta cheese, sugar, candied fruits, chocolate chips, sponge cake, marzipan, and icing.
2. Drain ricotta cheese using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
3. Mix ricotta with sugar until smooth.
4. Chop candied fruits and mix with ricotta and chocolate chips.
5. Line a bowl with plastic wrap.
6. Slice sponge cake into layers.
7. Line the bowl with sponge cake slices.
8. Fill the cake-lined bowl with ricotta mixture.
9. Cover with another layer of sponge cake.
10. Press down gently to compact.
11. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for several hours.
12. Unmold onto a serving platter.
13. Roll out marzipan and cover the cassata.
14. Prepare icing and pour over the marzipan.
15. Decorate with additional candied fruits.
Cassata

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