Ricotta Cheese Dessert Recipe
Discover pure bliss with this ethereal ricotta cheese dessert recipe that marries the silky smoothness of fresh Italian ricotta with orange blossom and honey!
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Microplane zester
- Medium mixing bowls
- Piping bag with star tip (optional)
Ingredients
For the Ricotta Base:
- 2 cups (16 oz) fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange blossom water
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Garnish:
- ¼ cup pistachios, finely chopped
- Additional honey for drizzling
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Edible flowers (optional)
- Candied orange peel (optional)
Instructions
Drain the Ricotta:
- Place ricotta in a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
- Let drain for 1 hour in the refrigerator to remove excess moisture.
Prepare the Base:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the drained ricotta cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream while mixing on medium speed.
- Add honey, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Fold in orange zest and salt.
Chill and Set:
- Transfer mixture to a serving bowl or individual dessert glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Serve and Garnish
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle with additional honey.
- Add fresh berries and edible flowers if desired.
Notes
- This ricotta cheese dessert recipe can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Consume within 3 days.
- Do not freeze as it may affect the texture.