Ricotta Forte

1. 1

   Rinse the anchovies.

2. 2

   Remove their heads and bones and dry lightly on absorbent paper towels.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, whip the ricotta with the grappa to a smooth cream.

4. 4

   Turn the ricotta out into a bowl.

5. 5

   In a mortar with a pestle, grind the chile peppers with the garlic and the anchovies to a paste.

6. 6

   Stir the paste into the ricotta, blending the components thoroughly before folding in the capers.

7. 7

   Turn the ricotta into a large terra-cotta crock or several smaller rustic sorts of vessels, covering them tightly with plastic wrap, and permitting them an overnight rest in the refrigerator to marry their good, compatible flavors and perfumes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.