Pastiera With Strawberry Sauce - Easter Ricotta Ca

Name: Pastiera With Strawberry Sauce - Easter Ricotta Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk; 3/4 cup arborio rice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; unsalted butter, for pan; all-purpose flour, for pan; 3 lbs fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours, preferably over night, through cheesecloth; 3 large eggs, plus; 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; confectioners' sugar, for dusting; Strawberry or Raspberry sauce; 1 pint fresh strawberries or 1 pint raspberries; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 quart whole milk
3/4 cup arborio rice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
unsalted butter, for pan
all-purpose flour, for pan
3 lbs fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours, preferably over night, through cheesecloth
3 large eggs, plus
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Strawberry or Raspberry sauce
1 pint fresh strawberries or 1 pint raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
Bring milk to a boil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.
2
Stir in rice, cinnamon, salt and vanilla bean.
3
Reduce heat to medium low, cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until rice is very tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes.
4
Remove pan from heat, stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, cover, let cool, stirring occasionally.
5
Discard vanilla bean.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F degrees.
7
Butter and flour an 8-inch springform pan.
8
In a large bowl, fold together, the rice mixture, ricotta, whole eggs and egg yolks, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar, very carefully using a rubber spatula.
9
Pour into prepared pan.
10
Bake until golden, 65 to 70 minutes, cover with foil if starting to brown too much.
11
Transfer pan to cooling rack.
12
When cake has cooled completely, run a knife around edge to loosen.
13
Gently remove ring; transfer cake to a serving plate.
14
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve at room temperature with sauce.
15
Sauce:
16
Combine all ingredients in a medium nonreactive saucepan.
17
Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until berries are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
18
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1301

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart whole milk, 3/4 cup arborio rice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Pastiera With Strawberry Sauce - Easter Ricotta Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pastiera With Strawberry Sauce - Easter Ricotta Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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