Cassata Siciliana Recipe

Name: Cassata Siciliana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g natural almond marzipan; 220 g madeira cake; 6 tablespoons marsala; 250 g mascarpone; 250 g ricotta cheese; 100 g caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 peaches; 100 g sugar; 100 ml white wine; 50 g candied peel; 25 g chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

600 g natural almond marzipan
220 g madeira cake
6 tablespoons marsala
250 g mascarpone
250 g ricotta cheese
100 g caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 peaches
100 g sugar
100 ml white wine
50 g candied peel
25 g chocolate, chopped

1
Boil 100ml wine and 100g sugar, add the sliced peaches and leave to cool in the liquid.
2
Line a shallow rectangular dish with cling film ( 27cm x 18 x 5 cm).
3
on a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out 2/3 of the marzipana and line the bottom and sides of the tin.
4
Slice the cake into 1/2 cmm slices and line the bottom. Mix the marsala with 3 tbsp liquid from the peaches then sprinkle half or it on the cake.
5
Mix the ricotta ( and mascarpone if using) with the sugar and vanilla, then mix in the cooled chopped peaches, chocolate and chopped candied peel.
6
Spread evenly over cake, then top with the rest of the cake and sprinkle with remaining marsala.
7
Roll out the remaining marzipan and lay it on top. Pinch to seal, neaten the edges.
8
Chill 3 hours at least. Can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days.
9
Invert into a serving platter and dust with icing sugar. Decorate with extra candied peel.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g natural almond marzipan, 220 g madeira cake, 6 tablespoons marsala, 250 g mascarpone, and more.

Yes, Cassata Siciliana falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cassata Siciliana

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