Cassata
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Loading... - Maria Laine
- 21 Mar 2023
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Cassata is a Sicilian cake made from sweetened ricotta, layered with slices of liqueur soaked sponge cake covered in green almond paste and decorated with candied fruit. To say it is decadent is an understatement.
List of Ingredients
- 25 OZ. of sheep's milk ricotta
- 1 3/4 CUPS of sugar
- 10 OZ. of sponge cake
- 10 OZ. of pistachio marzipan
- 10 OZ. of fondant cake icing
- 4 OZ. of mixed candied fruit cubes
- 4 OZ. of dark chocolate, chopped
- shelled pistachio nuts
- powdered sugar
- candied fruit pieces (orange, citron and cherries)
- vanilla pod
- lemon liqueur
- orange blossom water
Method
- For the filling, mix the ricotta with 1 1/2 cups sugar, the seeds from half a vanilla bean pod, and a few drops of orange blossom water until creamy. Incorporate the chopped chocolate, 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pistachios, and the assorted candied fruit cubes. Read More…
