Here’s a simple, elegant, and creamy Orange and Ricotta Dessert recipe that’s fresh and light—perfect after a meal:
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese, drained if watery
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar, or to taste
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional toppings: sliced almonds, fresh orange segments, honey, or crushed biscotti
Instructions
- Prepare the ricotta mixture:
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or orange flavor.
- Chill (optional):
- For a firmer, cooler dessert, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve:
- Spoon into small serving cups or bowls.
- Garnish with sliced almonds, fresh orange segments, a drizzle of honey, or crushed biscotti for crunch.
💡 Tips:
- Use high-quality ricotta for the creamiest texture.
- For extra richness, fold in a little whipped cream.
- You can also layer this with ladyfingers or sponge cake to make a quick ricotta-orange parfait.
If you want, I can give a slightly more decadent baked version, like an orange ricotta tart or mini soufflés, which turns this into a fancier dessert.
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