Torta di Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1/2 lemon rind, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Icing sugar (optional)
• Thinly sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan)
2. Butter a 23 cm springform pan and dust it with flour.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, lemon rind, and salt until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let the torta cool down completely. The cake will deflate slightly after it cools down.
7. Slice and sift over icing sugar and sprinkle some sliced almonds if you like.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Verdict:

The Torta di Ricotta is a simple and delicious dessert. The lemon rind gives the cake a refreshing tang, and the ricotta cheese makes it creamy and soft. The icing sugar and sliced almonds provide a nice crunch of sweetness. This dessert will be a hit at any gathering.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Torta di Ricotta as a dessert after a rich meal, with a cup of coffee or tea. Display the cake on a beautiful cake stand to elevate the presentation. You can also serve it with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.