Budino di ricotta (Ricotta Pudding) Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb.) ricotta cheese
- 100g (3-1/2 oz.) caster sugar
- 3 whole eggs plus one egg yolk
- 1 heaping spoonful of flour (optional)
- Optional fillings and flavorings:
- A drizzle of rum, sambuca or other liqueur
- Candied fruit
- Chocolate chips
- Almonds, peeled and crushed in mortar
- Optional toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings
- Ciliegie sciroppate (Cherries in brandy)
- Strawberry coulis (see below)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 154g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 250 | |
| Calories from Fat 148 | 59% |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 9.27g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium 178mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 6.54g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.12g | 1% |
| Protein 17.23g | 28% |
Comments
May 9, 2013Frank Cant wait to make this one! Looks like or sounds a little like a custard Cassata.. yum!!! nice one!
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