Ricotta Torte Recipe

Name: Ricotta Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pound ricotta cheese; 1 pound cream cheese; 1 cup half & half; 1 tablespoon rum or brandy; 1 tablespoon vanilla; candied fruits cup Assorted

Servings: persons

4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 pound cream cheese
1 cup half & half
1 tablespoon rum or brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla
candied fruits cup Assorted

1
Recipe for 2 crust pie Beat eggs until light and add 1/2 t. salt and 1 c. Powdered sugar, adding one tablespoon at a time and continuing to beat uniterruptedly. This is best done in an electric blender. Add 3 T. cornstarch, beating until the mixture is smooth and thick.
2
Force the ricotta cheese through a fine sieve. Combine with softened cream cheese and beat in 1/2 c. half and half, adding this cheese mixture to egg mixture while beating continuously. The success of this torta lies in the thorough beating. Flavor with 1 T. brandy or rum. Mix thoroughly, then fold in 1/2 c. chopped assorted candied fruit. Pour into pie shell.
3
Cover with second pie pastry and flute. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
4
Turn off the heat and allow the cake to remain in the oven with the door closed for 3/4 of an hour. Let cool, but DO NOT REFRIGERATE before serving.
5
Decorate the top with candied fruit, and powdered sugar.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Torte 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.

Ricotta Torte

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