Ricotta pudding cake

Jul 01, 2020
Torta budino alla ricotta

INGREDIENTS

  • 450 g of very fresh ricotta
  • 6 eggs
  • 120 g of sugar
  • 45 g of flour
  • 1 organic lemon (grated zest)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of liqueur, for me Strega liqueur, you can use Sambuca, Gran Marnier
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • optional icing sugar

PROCEDURE

  • Separate the egg whites and yolks of 4 eggs. Beat the 4 egg whites until stiff.
  • Mix the ricotta with the 2 whole eggs and the 4 yolks using a whisk. Add the sugar, the liqueur, the cinnamon, the lemon zest and the flour; you should obtain a smooth mixture.
  • Incorporate the whipped egg whites with a spatula without deflating the mixture, therefore with movements from the bottom upwards.
  • Grease and flour the pan and pour in the mixture.
  • Bake at 160° for about 40 minutes (depends on the oven and the depth of the mold chosen).
  • Do the toothpick test, the cake should be firm and moist inside.
  • Let it cool, unmold and sprinkle with icing sugar if you like.
  • It can also be enjoyed with a teaspoon.

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