How To Make Cassata Siciliana
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup candied fruits (such as orange peel, citron, and cherries)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup almond flakes
- 1/4 cup rum (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
- 8 slices sponge cake
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine candied fruits, chopped dark chocolate, pistachios, almond flakes, and rum (if using). Set aside.
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In another bowl, beat sugar, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and grated orange zest until creamy.
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Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on the sides. Place 4 slices of sponge cake at the bottom, trimming if necessary to fit.
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Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the sponge cake. Top with half of the fruit and chocolate mixture.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining sponge cake, ricotta mixture, and fruit and chocolate mixture.
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Cover the top with the overhanging plastic wrap. Press down gently to compact the ingredients.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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To serve, remove from the pan, unwrap the plastic wrap, and slice into pieces.
Nutrition
- Calories : 392kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 87mg
- Sodium : 119mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 31g
- Protein : 10g
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