sicilian ricotta cake
Family recipe from my hometown in Castelvetrano, Sicily.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh ricotta, made from a speciality store like pastosa, in staten island, ny
- 12 - eggs
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 - lemon zest, grated
- 3 ounces bakers semi-sweet chocolate, grated
How To Make sicilian ricotta cake
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Step 1Make sure the ricotta is drained from it's liquid, you can do this by placing it over night in a cheesecloth in a drainer on top of a dish in the fridge.
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Step 2Place ricotta in a large bowl.
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Step 3In a medium bowl, slightly hand beat the eggs with a fork, mix in sugar, mix in vanilla extract until well blended.
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Step 4Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the ricotta and blend together using a large wooden paddle. Mix in the lemon zest and chocolate shavings.
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Step 5Pour into a 9x13 stainless steel pan and bake in center of oven at 350 degrees for an hour and 15 minutes. Place a knife in center, if it comes out dry, it's done.
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