Perfect Italiano Smooth & Creamy Ricotta
Perfect Italiano ricotta is great in pasta, pancakes, on toast and more. Use ricotta to make a ricotta baked cheesecake or lighter version of creamy pasta.
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan-forced
- Place 12 patty cases into a 12 hole, ⅓ cup muffin tray and set aside
- Sift the flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well
- Whisk together eggs, melted and cooled butter, milk and lemon zest. Fold in flour until just mixed through. Add Ricotta and ¾ of the blueberries. Fold through carefully, making sure to not overmix
- Divide mixture amongst patty cases and top with the remaining blueberries
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or cooked through. Stand for 5 minutes before removing from tin and cooling on a wire rack
Tips & Hints:
- Turn these into a quick dessert by serving warm with extra berries and a spoonful of cream, creme fraiche or extra ricotta.
- Make a double batch and freeze individually. Great for lunch boxes and family afternoon teas. To defrost, leave at room temperature for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 secs bursts until warm.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan-forced
- Place 12 patty cases into a 12 hole, ⅓ cup muffin tray and set aside
- Sift the flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well
- Whisk together eggs, melted and cooled butter, milk and lemon zest. Fold in flour until just mixed through. Add Ricotta and ¾ of the blueberries. Fold through carefully, making sure to not overmix
- Divide mixture amongst patty cases and top with the remaining blueberries
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or cooked through. Stand for 5 minutes before removing from tin and cooling on a wire rack
Tips & Hints:
- Turn these into a quick dessert by serving warm with extra berries and a spoonful of cream, creme fraiche or extra ricotta.
- Make a double batch and freeze individually. Great for lunch boxes and family afternoon teas. To defrost, leave at room temperature for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 secs bursts until warm.
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