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Cassata Cake Ricotta Cheese Filling

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"Creamy rich ricotta cheese filling." — Kevin Ryan

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2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup candied lemon peel

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Directions

Beat the ricotta cheese well and add the confectioner's sugar and the cinnamon. Add the vanilla and grate the chocolate in using the coarse side of a grater. Stir in the candied lemon peel and mix. Chill until ready to use.

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This recipe is GREAT as I said in my first review. Perfect cassata cake that is even better than any NYC Italian bakery I have ever tasted because it is not sickly sweet and made with fresh filling rather than bagged pre-made filling. ***BUT*** DO NOT use the chocolate for the top...I always use the whipped cream frosting (made with a teaspoon of gelatin) from this website. I have never seen nor have I had Cassata cake with chocolate frosting. The combination of this cake with that frosting is PERFECT!!! =)

—LUCYMARILYN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 29, 2002

Was a little dry, but then I'm use to the no-bake kind.....

—TINCANRANCH

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6 Ratings

Dec 21, 2009

My family has been making this since I was a little girl. We use a spring form pan and line with lady fingers then the filling. Chill and serve.

—athenaspike

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Apr 10, 2007

This was awesome! I made this for Easter and served on top of cake dessert shells. I changed the recipe a little bit, instead of chocolate squares I used mini semi sweet pieces. My big Italian family couldn't get enough of this.

—JANLUKAS

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Dec 13, 2010

Recipe calls for too much cinnamon. Suggest cutting cinnamon down to 1/4 tsp. Also suggest using mini choc chips in place of choc squares. If you're looking for enough filling for only one layer, be sure to cut the recipe in half as this recipe yields enough for 3 or 4 layers.

—NA

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May 15, 2011

A bit too grainy~ I tried another recipe that used butter and a flour mixture. It was a bit more work, but it was smooth and yummy.

—kjungebe

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Nutrition

Calories
271 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
35.2 g
11%

Cholesterol
39 mg
13%

Fat
11.3 g
17%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
8.9 g
18%

Sodium
72 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cassata Cake Ricotta Cheese Filling

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 271
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g 17 %
Saturated Fat 7.1g 36 %
Cholesterol 39mg 13 %
Sodium 72mg 3 %
** Potassium 118mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.2g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 8.9g 18 %
Sugars 30.6g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.